Principal Project Managers (Multiple Posts Available) - Brussels and The Hague

Overview

Seeking experienced Principal Project Managers to lead complex, high-impact projects supporting NATO's digital transformation and strategic objectives. The role involves strategic leadership in planning, execution, and delivery of projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversees the planning, implementation, and completion of complex projects, ensuring delivery on time, within scope and budget, and to defined quality standards.
• Develops and executes comprehensive stakeholder strategies, builds long-term relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders, and acts as the primary point of contact for project-related matters.
• Implements robust project monitoring, change control, risk management, and quality assurance processes. Ensures compliance with Agency procedures and manages project assurance activities.
• Identifies, evaluates, and manages risks and change requests, ensuring effective mitigation and communication of impacts to stakeholders.
• Oversees contractual obligations, monitors performance using KPIs, and manages project resources, budgets, and reporting.
• Drives operational excellence by capturing lessons learned, promoting best practices, and fostering a culture of continual improvement and innovation.

Required Experience

• At least five years of post-related experience with a Master’s degree; or eight years of post-related experience with a Bachelor’s degree.
• Demonstrated experience in project management of acquisition and/or development of complex projects within a large organisation.
• Strong proficiency in project management tools, cost control, and resource planning.
• Experience leading geographically dispersed teams, ideally within an international or multicultural environment.
• Proven expertise in stakeholder management and relationship building at senior levels.
• Desirable: Previous experience within a defence, government, or multinational environment. Familiarity with NATO structures, governance, and processes.

Qualifications

• A Master’s degree from a nationally recognised/certified university in a relevant discipline; or a Bachelor’s degree.
• A recognised formal project management qualification such as PRINCE2 Practitioner or PMI-PMP.

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