#NC26ICT0002 - Cloud Project Manager for CDT Capability Coherence Section - Closed
Deadline: April 5, 2026
Requester: NATO
Location: Brussels, Belgium
Job type: Contractor
Start date: May, 2026
Security clearance: NATO SECRET
SCOPE OF WORK / DUTIES / ROLES
Project Management:
- The contractor shall lead the coordination and steering of flagship cloud acceleration projects within CDT, ensuring technical and strategic alignment across the NATO Enterprise and Alliance;
- Project Planning and Execution: Develop and execute project plans that align with agreed upon mandate in the context of cloud adoption. Manage project timelines, budgets and resources;
- Team and Stakeholder coordination: Facilitate collaboration between crossfunctional teams, including technical, business, and industry stakeholders;
- Risk and compliance management: Identify potential risks, develop mitigations, and proactively address challenges in coordination with senior leadership when required;
- Oversee required activities to meet compliance with policy. Key activities include Security Accreditation of CIS.
Board and Committee Support:
- The contractor shall lead and/or support coordination of NATO boards and/or committee sessions in support of cloud adoption activities;
- Organization and/or supporting of relevant boards such as the Cloud Strategy Group (coordination body for NATO Enterprise Cloud Adoption);
- Representing CDT during board or committee sessions on topics relevant to Cloud Adoption.
Stakeholder Management:
- The contractor shall act as a focal point for internal and external stakeholders;
- Manage Stakeholder Engagements: Coordinate and manage interactions with key stakeholders—including program teams, security accreditation bodies, business owners, and service providers—to guarantee success in cloud adoption endeavours;
- Facilitate Problem-Solving Workshops: Organize and lead in-depth workshops with stakeholders to address complex programmatic challenges, devising actionable solutions to drive cloud adoption forward;
- Deliver Strategic Briefings: Develop and deliver clear, insightful briefings on project-related matters to a diverse range of stakeholders, ensuring understanding and alignment of goals.
REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
- Demonstrated relevant experience (5+ years) in driving Cloud Adoption and
Digital Transformation within NATO or similar high-security government
environments; - Certified project management professional (PMP, PMBOK, or PRINCE2) with
proven experience in ITIL-based Service Management, IT governance (e.g.
COBIT) and Organizational Change Management; - Strong communication skills in English with the ability to develop (in written-form)
and present complex concepts in a clear and succinct manner; - The awardee must hold a NATO SECRET Security Clearance.
The applicant should be able to demonstrate knowledge and experience on the
following set of skills.
Desirable:
- Relevant knowledge of NATO Security Accreditation Policy;
- Proven ability to navigate complex multi-national environments (e.g.,
NATO/military contexts), building high-trust relationships across diverse
organizational functions; - Demonstrated experience in on-premise datacentre operations and/or
implementing air-gapped/on-premise cloud computing capabilities; - Understanding of Enterprise Architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF), and
service management (ITIL).
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