About this job

Sapienza Consulting is recruiting a Senior Project Manager to join NATO – NCIA in The Hague, South Holland, Netherlands.

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the EDS&AI Team Head, the incumbent will perform duties such as the following:

• The planning, implementation and management of assigned projects and in accordance with the appropriate NATO regulations and NCI Agency project management policies and procedures
• Development of procurement strategy, benefit risk analyses, business case to secure sponsor acceptance and funding
• Execute the necessary Quality Assurance functions essential to the successful delivery of capability and services
• Take responsibility for understanding client requirements, collecting data, delivering analysis and problem resolution
• Deliver projects within defined Time, Cost and Quality tolerances
• The identification, planning and allocation of resources to meet project milestones and/or initiate corrective actions when necessary
• Supervise (directly or part of a Matrix environment) teams and individuals (project team members)
• Ensure that realistic project plans are maintained and ensure regular and accurate communication to stakeholders
• Participate in other project management related activities
• Undertake relevant technical support activities
• Deputize for higher grade staff
• Performs other duties as may be required

Profile

• The candidate must have a NATO SECRET security clearance
• A minimum requirement of a Bachelor’s degree at a nationally recognised/certified University in a related discipline and 3 years post-related experience
• A recognised formal Project Management qualification, such as PRINCE 2 Practitioner / Project Management Professional (PMP) The lack of formal qualifications can be compensated by the demonstration of expertise and experience in the domain
• Recent extensive Project Management experience (at least three years) in a large scale IT organization
• Experience in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence fields
• Knowledge and experience in state-of-the-art technologies, relevant to the work, i.e. software and development platforms, and familiarity with related international / commercial / industrial products
• Proven ability to communicate effectively orally, using tact and diplomacy, and in writing with good briefing skills
• Proven success as a project team manager/leader in NCIA or NATO
• ITIL Foundation Level Certification
• Project Management automation (Enterprise Project Management (MS)) and work collaboration tools
• Knowledge of NATO or national governmental acquisition policy and procurement procedures
• Prior experience of working in an international environment comprising both military and civilian elements
• Knowledge of NATO responsibilities and organization, including ACO and ACT