Junior Project Manager

• Working Location: Brussels, Belgium
• Language: High proficiency level in English language
  
  

Experience And Education

Essential Qualifications/Experience:

• A minimum requirement of a Bachelor's degree at a nationally recognised/certified University in a related discipline and 6 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 within the public sector or international organizations
• Knowledge and experience in modern approaches and technologies relevant to the work
• Proven ability to communicate effectively orally, using tact and diplomacy, and in writing with good briefing skills
• Practical knowledge and experience in Project Management tooling and automation (e.g., Service Now, Enterprise Resource Planning and other collaboration tools such as SharePoint)
• Practical knowledge and experience with Portfolio and Programme Management and associated best practices (e.g. MoP, MSP) would be beneficial
• 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
  
  

Duties/Role

• The planning, implementation and management of assigned projects in accordance with the appropriate NATO regulations and NCI Agency project management policies and procedures
• Execution of the necessary Quality Assurance functions essential to the successful delivery of capability and services
• Taking responsibility for understanding client requirements, collecting data, delivering analysis and problem resolution
• Delivering projects within defined Time, Cost and Quality tolerances
• The identification, planning and allocation of resources to meet project milestones and/or initiating corrective actions when necessary
• Supervising (directly or as part of a matrix environment) teams and individuals (project team members)
• Ensuring that realistic project plans are maintained and regular and accurate communications are provided to stakeholders
• Participating in other project management related activities
• Undertaking relevant technical support activities
• Supporting PM-related activities, as required
  
  

ü Assist in project coordination: Help the in organizing, planning, and executing various work packages (WPs) within the project

ü Maintain documentation: Ensure that all documentation, including project plans, reports, and meeting minutes, are up-todate and properly organized

ü Track project progress: Monitor the progress of different WPs and provide bi-weekly updates, including progress indicators, risks, and opportunities

ü Coordinate communication: Facilitate communication between different WP and project teams and stakeholders, ensuring that information is shared promptly and accurately

ü Track the drafting of reports: Help in the tracking of the delivery of highlight reports, short articles, post-event summaries, and postexercise reports as required by the project guidelines

ü Coordinate deliverable dissemination: Manage the dissemination of final products, requiring the consent of the project sponsor as needed

ü Support risk management: Assist the project manager in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks associated with the project

ü Schedule management: Help monitor and update the project schedule, ensuring that milestones and deadlines are met

ü Quality control: Support in ensuring that all deliverables adhere to established reporting & quality standards and project requirements

• Performing other duties as may be required