Cyber Security Project Manager

Security Clearance: NATO Cosmic Top Secret Required

Duties

• Manage, monitor, and control the cost, scope, and schedule of projects to successfully deliver Cybersecurity Capabilities to NATO.
• Coordinate contributions from various NATO stakeholders and industry representatives to ensure successful capability delivery.
• Develop realistic and achievable project plans, presenting them to senior executives and governance bodies for approval.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the management of NSIP projects, including major Cyber Security procurement initiatives.
• Identify, plan, request, and manage resource deployment to meet project milestones, initiating corrective actions when necessary.
• Define, execute, and ensure the successful completion of projects, including preparing proposals and contributing to source selections based on the defined procurement strategy.
• Align project approaches with the Projects Portfolio Manager in adherence to agency processes.
• Monitor and control project progress and risks to ensure budget and timeline compliance.
• Provide regular status updates to leadership, senior executives, and NATO committees.
• Understand customer requirements, analyze collected data, and resolve issues efficiently.
• Implement actions to increase project confidence and mitigate risks to achieve deliverables in terms of scope, quality, schedule, and cost.
• Provide effective leadership to project teams and take necessary actions when performance deviates from agreed tolerances.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of project management practices within the NCI Agency.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering, Science, Mathematics, Management, or related fields. Equivalent experience of 12 years may compensate for the lack of a university degree.
• Formal project management training such as PRINCE2, PMI PMP, or DAWIA Program Management Level II.
• Proven experience engaging stakeholders at an enterprise level, understanding their needs, and providing constructive solutions.
• Significant experience in developing Statements of Work (SoW) for competitive industry bidding, including technical and non-technical requirements.
• Proactive attitude in building and maintaining stakeholder trust.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with effective briefing capabilities.
• Expert knowledge of MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and MS Project.
• Extensive experience managing large-scale Cybersecurity or ICT projects.

Benefits (employee contribution):

• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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