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The Data Project Manager will lead and coordinate key data initiatives within the CDT Capability Coherence Section, driving the transition to a data-driven organization at NATO. Reporting to the CDT Team Lead, the contractor will ensure alignment of data governance, project execution, and stakeholder engagement with NATO’s strategic objectives, including the implementation of the Alliance Data Sharing Ecosystem (ADSE) and the NATO Enterprise Data Strategy.

Responsibilities:

Coordination of Alliance Data-Sharing Initiatives

The contractor will focus on fostering alignment and collaboration across NATO’s federated data-sharing initiatives and data related projects (e.g. Alliance Data Sharing Ecosystem).

This includes collaborating with stakeholders from different data domains on the development of a federated data catalogue or marketplace, supporting centralized structures such as reference data systems, and coordinating efforts to ensure consistency across data governance initiatives.

Data Governance for NATO

The contractor will support the implementation and refinement of NATO’s data governance framework, focusing on "people, process, and technology" aspects of federated data-sharing and exploitation capabilities. He/She will develop roadmaps to enhance governance practices, improve data quality, and ensure alignment with NATO's Enterprise Data Strategy.

The contractor will also play a key role in supporting the establishment and effective functioning of the Chief Data Officer (CDO) role within NATO by helping define its supporting governance structure and responsibilities.

Data Advisory

Providing subject matter expertise in the field of data on data-related projects is a core element of the contractor’s role. They will contribute technical expertise to key initiatives, such as the Alliance Data Sharing Ecosystem, the federated data catalogue, and the development of NATO’s data platform. This entails gathering requirements, documenting insights, and identifying ways to align technical and operational aspects of data governance and implementation with NATO's strategic priorities.

The contractor will engage with data communities to facilitate adoption of best practices in the field of data, understand and overcome challenges in NATO’s federated environment, and provide advisory support to enhance data discoverability and collaboration. Additionally, he/she will support efforts to adopt innovative capabilities, such as a data mesh architecture, while contributing to the creation of roadmaps for scalable solutions that improve access to NATO’s data assets.

Stakeholder Management, Project Management, and Communications

The contractor shall lead the coordination and steering of flagship data initiatives within CDT, ensuring technical and strategic alignment across the NATO Enterprise and Alliance.

• Project Planning and Execution: Develop and execute project plans that align with agreed upon mandate in the context of cloud adoption. Manage project timelines, budgets and resources.

• Manage Stakeholder Engagements: Coordinate and manage interactions with key stakeholders—including program teams, security accreditation bodies, business owners, and service providers—to guarantee success in cloud adoption endeavours.

• Risk and compliance management: Identify potential risks, develop mitigations, and proactively address challenges in coordination with senior leadership when required.

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

Mandatory

• Demonstrated relevant experience (5+ years) in the area of Digital Transformation, specifically in Data Governance, Data Management, Data Engineering and Data Visualization.

• Proven experience in delivering data-related projects delivering clear value in large international organizations, including data platforms.

• Strong communication skills in English with the ability to develop (in written-form) and present complex concepts in a clear and succinct manner.

• The awardee must hold a NATO SECRET Security Clearance.

Desirable

• Experience working in NATO and understanding of relevant NATO policy.

• Experience with market solutions in the domain of data management, data visualization, data catalogs, and data engineering.

• Experience with commercial cloud provider platforms and/or on-premise cloud platforms.

• Proven ability to navigate complex multi-national environments (e.g., NATO/military contexts)

• Understanding of Enterprise Architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF), IT Governance (e.g. COBIT) and service management (ITIL).

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