Branch Head (Requirements Management)

Overview

Lead the Requirements Management Branch, focusing on large-scale requirements processes, project management, and contract implementation. The role involves developing policies, managing personnel and resources, and providing expert advice on capability and support requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Developing, revising and implementing requirements policies
• Managing the Requirements Management Branch
• Providing expert advice to Commanders on capability and support requirements
• Leading the effective operation of the Management Board process
• Initiating and managing the synchronization of emerging Force mission support requirements
• Developing processes for mission support requirements consistency
• Planning, coordinating and chairing requirement working group meetings
• Negotiating with NATO acquisition agencies for cost-effective solutions
• Coordinating with NATO acquisition agencies on requirements planning
• Providing requirements expertise and support at HHQ organizations, boards and working groups
• Serving as member on the Management Board and Pre-board
• Providing lead role in Force requirements at the Working Group of National Technical Experts
• Interfacing, coordinating and corresponding with NATO and contractual acquisition management agencies
• Assisting in the preparation of Force leadership for high-level engagements
• Participating in Consolidated Inspections of the FOBs/FOL
• Participating in Technical Support Visits to the FOBs/FOL
• Coordinating on Budget, Mid-Year Review, Medium Term Financial Plan (MTFP), and NATO Security Investment Programme (NSIP) documents

Required Experience

• Extensive working knowledge of, and practical experience in, the management of large-scale Headquarters/Enterprise level requirement programmes acquired through at least 4 years post related, current professional experience;
• Thorough experience with large-scale project management and implementation of large contracts;
• At least 2 years previous experience in financial management, information technology, engineering or a technical field;
• Experience in management planning and performance reporting for a large organisation;
• Experience in performing inspections/audits;
• Experience in conducting presentation to higher echelon management;
• Experience in an international organization, military environment or aerospace field;
• Completed large-scale project management education

Qualifications

• University Degree and 4 years post related experience, or Higher Secondary education and completed advanced vocational training leading to a professional qualification or professional accreditation with 5 years post related and 2 years function related experience;
• Master’s degree or equivalent in Financial Management, Business Management/Administration, Aviation Engineering, or related field

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