Senior Project Manager
Senior Project Manager
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Job Description
You will be responsible for the following:
Under the direction of the Principal Project Manager (Lead PM) the incumbent will perform duties such as the following:
- The planning implementation and management of assigned projects in accordance with the appropriate NATO regulations and NCI Agency project management policies and procedures.
- Development of business case (including procurement strategy benefit and risk analyses project proposal and/or statement of works) to secure sponsor acceptance and funding.
- Execute the necessary Management Coordination and 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 Scope Time Cost and Quality tolerances and report on progress regularly and adhoc as required.
- The identification planning and allocation of resources to meet project milestones and/or initiate corrective actions when necessary.
- Manage the projects Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and report any recognized anomalies and initiate corrective actions.
- Manage Risks and Issues proactively keep the Risks/Issueslog uptodate and report any deviations directly with applicable courses of actions.
- Manage proactively the cash flow of projects and contribute to financial planning and reporting.
- Support the annual and multiyear Business Planning and forecasting by accurate planning and forecasting of own projects.
- Supervise (directly or part of a Matrix environment) teams and individuals (project team members).
- Lead meetings and conferences with team members internal/external stakeholders and customers.
- Ensure that realistic project plans are maintained and ensure regular and accurate communication to stakeholders.
- Ensure project artefacts are of highest quality accurate and uptodate by reviewing and maintaining them regularly.
- Participate in other project management related activities.
- Undertake relevant technical support and maintenance activities to keep project and risk plans and/or any other relevant information uptodate in the Enterprise Business Applications;
- Deputize for higher grade staff (Principal Project Manager).
- Performs other duties as may be required.
Requirements
Required Qualifications:
- 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 planning design system engineering and implementation of communication aspects of Command Control Communications Computers Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) systems.
- Knowledge and experience in stateoftheart technologies relevant to the work i.e. Deployable Communication and Information Systems (CIS) network design switched multimedia networks and familiarity with related international / commercial / industrial standards.
- Proven ability to communicate effectively orally using tact and diplomacy and in writing with good briefing skills.
Desirable Experience and Education:
- Proven success as a project team manager/leader in Command Control Communications Computers Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) acquisition projects.
- ITIL Foundation Level Certification.
- Engineering background and technical leadership experience.
- Project Management automation (ServiceNow (SNOW)) and work collaboration tools experience.
- 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.
Education and Clearance
- NATO Secret Clearance
- A minimum requirement of a Bachelors degree at a nationally recognised/certified University in a related discipline and 3 years postrelated experience.
- Or exceptionally the lack of a university degree may be compensated by the demonstration of a candidates particular abilities or experience that is/are of interest to NCI Agency that is at least 10 years extensive and progressive expertise in duties related to the function of the post.
Employment Type
Full Time
