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Principal Portfolio Manage is responsible for developing and implementing a robust portfolio and program management framework for ICT systems, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives. Will lead planning, execution, and monitoring of ICT projects, establish governance mechanisms, manage risks, and promote innovation.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive portfolio and program management framework for Information Communication Technology (ICT) systems, ensuring alignment with the organization's strategic objectives;

• Drive innovation within the portfolio and program management processes, identifying opportunities for process improvements, automation, and the adoption of emerging technologies;

• Champion change management initiatives, promoting a culture of adaptability and continuous improvement within the ICT systems department;

• Implement and execute Change Advisory Board processes as required;

• Define and prioritize projects within the portfolio, considering resource availability, dependencies, and business priorities;

• Lead the planning, execution, and monitoring of ICT programs and projects, ensuring adherence to budget, timelines, and quality standards;

• Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) providing insights and recommendations to improve portfolio project performance and delivery;

• Leading the Portfolio Manager function with special focus on technical aspects;

• Aligning the Portfolio projects and programmes to drive coherence across the NCI Agency through the identification of touchpoints between the programmatic and technical elements;

• Establish governance as necessary, hold governance Boards and keep governance minutes.

• Reporting on the status of the portfolio outputs and outcomes through dashboards;

• Collaborating with other organizational elements of the NCI Agency in the Portfolio management activities;

• Linking portfolio projects with technology and capability roadmaps and NATO and NCI Agency initiatives;

• Organizing and engage in technical discussions with sponsors, project managers and technical leads of the Portfolio projects, conduct assessments, and prepare briefs;

• Coordinate cross-functional teams and resources, ensuring collaboration and synergy across projects and programs;

• Utilizing agreed methods to track project performance, assess project health, and provide accurate forecasts on project cost and schedule variances;

• Identify and mitigate risks and issues, proactively addressing challenges to ensure project success, proactively engaging with stakeholders accordingly;

• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and project management methodologies, incorporating relevant advancements into project management practices;

• Contribute to the development of the NCI Agency Technology Strategy and Implementation plan;

• Preparing and delivering presentations for Senior Boards;

• Establish and maintain effective communication channels with stakeholders, providing regular project updates and ensuring expectations are managed effectively;

• Contribute to the NCI Agency business continuity strategy and align the IIT portfolio accordingly.

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• A Master's degree at a nationally recognised/certified University in a related discipline and 5 years post-related experience. Or a Bachelor's degree with 8 years post related experience.

• Senior level technical manager experience in the area of ICT;

• Experience in the management of programmes and portfolios, including the development of programmatic dashboards and reports to different audiences;

• Experience and knowledge in planning, coordination and execution in the conduction of research and development projects and/or programmes in the areas of ICT and of Communications, Computer, Command and Control, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) systems and services;

• Experience and knowledge in development of programme and project management artefacts, including dashboards, plans, status reports, briefs, etc.

• Experience and knowledge in briefing senior technical and nontechnical stakeholders

• Recognized track record in assessing risk and negotiating with stakeholders, including understanding their needs, problems and requests, and proposing constructive ways ahead;

• Multi-disciplinary background across a full range of ICT capabilities.

• Solid experience is required in planning and actively monitoring the Portfolios of IT Projects and Services

• Solid experience is required in tracking the progress and delivery in complex and multinational projects environments

• Proven ability to communicate effectively in English both in writing and orally with excellent briefing skills to different types of audiences, including authoring high-quality reports and providing briefings to senior stakeholders.

• Project management certifications such as PMP or PRINCE2 Practitioner are required.

Desirable Experience and Education:

• Practitioner level risk-management certification is highly desirable;

• Experience in managing portfolios and programs within a large organization environment is highly desirable;

• Portfolio management certifications such as MoP (Management of Portfolios) or equivalent in portfolio management is desirable;

• Experience in developing the Key Performance and Key Quality Indicators for IT Projects and Services

• Experience in mid-long term planning of IT Portfolios and actively tracking the portfolio progress and periodically reporting to Senior Leadership and Steering Committees

• Experience in transition to the Cloud Transitioning Projects for large IT infrastructures

• Prior experience of working in an international environment comprising both military and civilian elements;

• Knowledge of NATO responsibilities and organization, including ACO and ACT.

Language Proficiency:

• English proficiency, both written and spoken, is essential.

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