• The contractor will be responsible for coordinating the NATO Enterprise Cloud Implementation Strategy to ensure alignment with the organization’s broader strategic objectives;
• Maintain the NATO Enterprise Cloud Implementation Strategy: Oversee and regularly update the strategy to ensure it remains aligned with organizational goals, emerging technologies, and evolving requirements;
• Facilitate Coherent Implementation: Monitor and coordinate the execution of the Cloud Implementation Strategy, with a key focus on supporting major cloud adoption programs such as the Protected Business Network (PBN) and Operational Network Extension (ON-X);
• Assess and Evaluate Architectural Decisions: Continuously review and analyse architectural decisions and their implications for the organization’s strategic goals;
• Provide Strategic Guidance: Offer expert recommendations on scoping, prioritization, and timelines for cloud adoption programs, ensuring well-informed decision-making and effective execution.

Acceleration and derisking activities:

• The contractor will provide advanced technical expertise to support the planning and execution of activities designed to accelerate cloud adoption and mitigate risks associated with major programs;
• Lead Pilot Projects: Lead small-scale pilot initiatives that provide critical insights, inform strategic decision-making, and minimize risks for larger cloud adoption efforts;
• Collaborate with Teams: Coordinate and oversee both internal teams and external industry service providers to ensure successful project delivery and seamless execution of activities;
• Align Stakeholder Objectives: Engage with relevant stakeholders to ensure alignment on objectives and establish streamlined approaches to execution, fostering consensus and clarity throughout the process.

Stakeholder Management:

• The contractor will serve as the primary liaison between the CDT team and various stakeholders involved in the capability development and implementation of cloud adoption strategies;
• 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 technical and programmatic challenges, devising actionable solutions to drive cloud adoption forward;
• Represent CDT Across Forums: Act as the designated representative of the CDT Capability Coherence section in both technical boards and committees to advocate and support cloud adoption objectives;
• Deliver Strategic Briefings: Develop and deliver clear, insightful briefings on technical and strategic matters to a diverse range of stakeholders, ensuring understanding and alignment of goals.