Cloud Project Manager

Spektrum supports apex purchasers (NATO, UN, EU, and National Government and Defence) and their Tier 1 supplier ecosystem with a wide range of specialist services. We provide our clients with professional services, specialised aerospace and defence sales, delivery, and operational subject matter expertise. We are looking for personnel to join our team and support key client projects.

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Who we are supporting 

The NATO Communication and Information Agency (NCIA) is responsible for providing secure and effective communications and information technology (IT) services to NATO's member countries and its partners. The agency was established in 2012 and is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium.

The NCIA provides a wide range of services, including:

• Cyber Security: The NCIA provides advanced cybersecurity solutions to protect NATO's communication networks and information systems against cyber threats.
• Command and Control Systems: The NCIA develops and maintains the systems used by NATO's military commanders to plan and execute operations.
• Satellite Communications: The NCIA provides satellite communications services to enable secure and reliable communications between NATO forces.
• Electronic Warfare: The NCIA provides electronic warfare services to support NATO's mission to detect, deny, and defeat threats to its communication networks.
• Information Management: The NCIA manages NATO's information technology infrastructure, including its databases, applications, and servers.

Overall, the NCIA plays a critical role in ensuring the security and effectiveness of NATO's communication and information technology capabilities.

The program

Assistance and Advisory Service (AAS)

The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCI Agency) is NATO’s principal C3 capability deliverer and CIS service provider. It provides, maintains and defends the NATO enterprise-wide information technology infrastructure to enable Allies to consult together under Article IV, and, when required, stand together in the face of attack under Article V.

To provide these critical services, in the modern evolving dynamic environment the NCI Agency needs to build and maintain high performance-engaged workforce. The NCI Agency workforce strategically consists of three major categorise's: NATO International Civilians (NIC)'s, Military (Mil), and Interim Workforce Consultants (IWC)'s. The IWCs are a critical part of the overall NCI Agency workforce and make up approximately 15 percent of the total workforce.

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Role ID – CDT-0002

Role Background

The NATO Cyber and Digital Transformation (CDT) Division, led by the Assistant Secretary General (ASG), ensures ICT coherence across NATO’s 50+ civil and military bodies, serving over 25,000 users. Reporting to the Secretary General, the ASG oversees enterprise directives and advises on IT acquisition and services. The ASG has designated 2026 as "the Year of the Cloud," emphasizing adoption and acceleration to modernize NATO’s ICT, maintain strategic advantage, and advance multi-domain operations. This initiative is core to optimizing operational effects, ensuring C2 superiority, and driving transformation. Cloud technology is vital for enhancing operational efficiency, reinforcing security, fostering rapid innovation, and enabling interoperability. By leveraging Cloud and AI, NATO and Allies seek to strengthen warfighting capabilities, support data-driven decision-making, and align with strategic objectives. The migration to Cloud infrastructure will provide scalable resources, advanced technologies, and robust decision-making tools, all while ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of classified information. This bold shift positions NATO and potentially the Alliance to harness emerging technologies while safeguarding security and maintaining a competitive edge across all domains. To achieve this, the CDT seeks expert support for managing and coordinating key Cloud adoption initiatives both at Enterprise and Alliance level. The candidate will act as a Project Manager to ensure successful execution of initiatives, aligned with strategic goals and timelines. They will facilitate communication between stakeholders and project teams for seamless collaboration. Additionally, the contractor will help organize and manage Cloud workshops with relevant stakeholders to tackle specific project-related issues, bring coherence and improve Cloud governance aspects. The awardee will maintain a comprehensive overview of the assigned projects, detailing target architectures, ongoing use cases and strategic milestones.

Role Duties and Responsibilities

Task 1: Project Management

• You 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 cross- functional 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.

Task 2: Board and Committee Support

• You  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.

Task 3: Stakeholder Management

• You 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.

Essential Skills, Experience and Certifications

• 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.

Desirable Skills, Experience and Certifications

• 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).

Working Location

• Brussels, Belgium

Working Policy

• Hybrid (80% of time on-site, 20% of time remote)

Travel

• Some travel to other NATO sites may be required

Security Clearance

• Valid National or NATO Secret personal security clearance