Chief, Corporate Portfolio Management Office (C-PMO)

Who we are:

For more than 70 years, NATO’s mission has been to preserve peace and security in the Alliance for nearly one billion citizens. The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCI Agency) and its predecessors have worked tirelessly in providing the means that enable the connectedness and togetherness that keep our Alliance strong. We are the NCI Agency, a team of 3000 civilian and military staff in 29 locations throughout Europe, North America and Asia. 

Our technology and cyber experts allow NATO to conduct critical operations, protect NATO’s airspace, make data-driven decisions, defend against cyber-attacks, secure NATO networks and maintain superiority in space. This is all possible because of our greatest force, our people. In order to keep this edge we aim to hire, train and retain the very best staff.
 
The role:
 
This role is situated under the Chief Operating Office (COO), which is accountable for aligning demand and supply to create customer value. COO leads business planning, prioritizes incoming requests, leads through-life cycle business development, oversees resource allocation to projects and services, and directs data-driven performance improvements. COO also keeps the NCI Agency Portfolio, Program, Project and Services Management (P3SM) Framework updated and ensures seamless full life-cycle support for Service Delivery and continual improvement. 

Under COO, this role will lead the Corporate Portfolio Management Office (C-PMO) which oversees the strategic alignment between business objectives, programs and projects. It uses a data driven approach to provide consolidated executive reports to enable critical business decisions. C-PMO also ensures the effectiveness and efficiency of the NCI Agency Portfolio, Program and Project Management (P3M) framework through the development of consistent, standardized methods for the planning and execution of NATO common funded programs and projects. Finally, the C-PMO orchestrates the delivery of technical services at the portfolio level in the area of Enterprise Architecture & Design (EA&D) as well as Independent Verification & Validation and Quality (IVVQ).

Under the direction of the Chief Operating Officer, the Chief, Corporate Portfolio Management Office will be responsible for delivering the following capabilities:
 
•    Subject Matter Expertise: Lead the implementation, and evolution, of the C-PMO with the objective of reducing administrative bottlenecks, enhancing throughput on capability development and improving transition of capabilities into service. Lead the coordination of structures, capabilities and practices to ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of portfolio and program management activities within the NCI Agency. Manage the overall operational, budgetary, and financial responsibilities and activities of the C-PMO and review performance data to monitor and measure productivity, goal achievement, and overall effectiveness. Lead the preparation of policy and other governance in support of the P3M framework.

•    Leadership: Support the Office of the General Manager and the Chief of Staff with the implementation of the NCI Agency Business Plan and the advancement of the Agency’s strategic outcomes and deliverables. Provide leadership and strategic direction to ensure the efficient and high quality delivery of the C-PMO. Lead by example, providing C-PMO team and staff with clear and actionable direction, in support of NCI Agency strategic and operational initiatives. Build, maintain and strengthen relations with internal and external stakeholders to mobilize resources and commitments in support of NCI Agency strategic priorities.

•    Management and Coordination: Lead, motivate and contribute to the professional development and performance management of C-PMO staff to ensure delivery of high-quality work within set deadlines, efficient working methods and a constructive working atmosphere. Ensure optimal utilization of available resources to meet the commitments of the C-PMO in the conduct of its work. Build and lead a cohesive, multicultural and multidisciplinary team, promoting excellence, the highest professional standards and be responsible for contributing to create a work environment where managers support staff in developing their full potential.
 
For a full list of duties, please review the job description on the NCI Agency career site.
 
Who you are:

The successful candidate will possess the following qualifications and expertise:
 
•    A Master’s degree at a nationally recognized/certified university in a related discipline and 10 years post-related experience. Or a Bachelor’s degree with 15 years post related experience;
•    Extensive experience (at least 10 years), involving the leadership and management of large-scale Portfolio, Program and Project Management business operations in a technical organization; 
•    Knowledge and experience involving the development, management, acquisition and/or implementation of major communications, computer, command and control, or intelligence (C4I) systems and/or programs;
•    Experience of C4I related program management;
•    Experience in large-scale organizational change management, innovation and transformation processes;
•    Proven experience in improving the coordination and optimization of organizations’ structures, processes, capabilities and practices to ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of Program and Project Management (P3M) activities.

What do we offer?
 
•    Genuinely meaningful work as part of the most successful alliance in history
•    Initial three year contract with a competitive monthly tax-free salary and household and children’s allowances
•    Privileges for expatriate staff including expatriation and education allowances (where appropriate) and additional home leave
•    Excellent private health insurance scheme
•    Generous annual leave of 30 days plus official holidays
•    Retirement Pension Plan
 
 
To learn more about our mission and goals at the NCI Agency, please visit our website. 

The NCI Agency prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment of mutual respect and value uniqueness and differences in gender, gender identity, race, ethnic or cultural origin, age, religion, sexual orientation and physical or neurocognitive ability.  

Additional details on the conditions of application can be found via the NCI Agency career site.