Senior Project Manager
Key Duties & Responsibilities
1. Project Management
- Lead and deliver projects from initiation to closure
- Define project approach, plans, and methodologies
- Manage scope, risks, issues, and change control
- Ensure delivery within budget, timeline, and quality standards
- Monitor performance and take corrective action when needed
- Provide accurate and regular project status reporting
- Lead and coordinate cross-functional project teams
2. Stakeholder Management
- Identify stakeholder needs and communication requirements
- Develop and implement stakeholder engagement plans
- Act as the single point of contact for stakeholders
- Facilitate communication and decision-making processes
- Provide feedback and ensure alignment between business and technical teams
3. Change Management
- Manage and implement changes to project scope and requirements
- Assess impact of changes and advise stakeholders
- Ensure compliance with change management policies
4. Contract Management
- Monitor contractor performance against contractual obligations
- Use KPIs to assess delivery and identify improvements
- Address underperformance and ensure compliance
- Coordinate with contracting officers on procurement matters
5. Additional Responsibilities
- Support higher-level project managers when required
- Contribute to proposals and requirements definition
- Promote best practices, tools, and standards
- Share knowledge and mentor team members
- Ensure security, privacy, and ethical standards are applied
- Deputise for higher-grade staff when needed
Requirements
Education
- Bachelor’s degree 3 years experience, OR
- 10 years relevant experience (in lieu of degree)
Experience
- Minimum 3 years recent experience managing projects in large organizations
- Experience with:
- Project planning, budgeting, and resource management
- Project management tools
- Leading cross-functional and international teams
- Strong background in project administration and delivery
Certifications
- Required (or equivalent experience):
- PRINCE2 or PMP
Desirable Experience
- C4ISR project environment
- ServiceNow (SNOW) or similar tools
- NATO acquisition and procurement processes
- Experience in international (military & civilian) environments
- Knowledge of NATO structure (ACO, ACT)
Work Conditions
- Location: Braine-l’Alleud, Belgium
- On-site: 100%
- Duration: 21 May – 30 December 2026
- Total hours: 836
- Travel:
- 1–2 trips/month within Belgium
- Additional travel to NATO and international operational sites
- Environment: Office-based with travel
- Security clearance: NATO Secret
- Grade: NATO G17
Key Competencies
- Project leadership and delivery
- Stakeholder and communication management
- Risk and change management
- Contract and performance management
- Strategic thinking and decision-making
- Team leadership and mentoring