Business Services 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.

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.

Role ID – CDT-0005

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.

In 2026, NATO's ASG is prioritizing digital transformation, cloud migration, and becoming a data-centric organization. This strategic effort focuses on modernizing processes, harnessing AI, and integrating business services to build a more coherent organization. By optimizing business workflows, NATO aims to enhance operational efficiency, strengthen security, and achieve seamless cloud adoption.

To achieve this, CDT is seeking support in managing and coordinating a Business Services Program aimed at bringing coherence and modernizing the NATO Enterprise Business Services landscape. This initiative is part of the NATO Digital Transformation Implementation Strategy, which promotes improving processes and leveraging digital echnologies. The project addresses the need for greater alignment and improvement of processes across the NATO Enterprise to support ongoing digital transformation efforts. An initial study has been conducted and a plan has been prepared. The goal is to build upon this foundation by following up on the next steps by managing the transformation office to coordinate the delivery of business transformation across NATO Enterprise.

Responsibilities include leading the transformation office, program/project management, stakeholder management, and ensuring effective communication and collaboration.

Role Duties and Responsibilities

Project Management, Stakeholder Management and Communication Management

• The contractor will drive alignment and collaboration across NATO’s enterprise initiatives and business services, ensuring coherence and increased effectiveness across all organizational entities. Responsibilities include:
  • Managing projects and initiatives: Execute project and program management of business services initiatives. Ensure delivery of scope within time and budgetary constraints.
  • Stakeholder management: Engage regularly with stakeholders across NATO entities, including Finance, HR, Procurement, Legal, and others, to promote synchronized efforts toward harmonizing enterprise business services.
  • Documenting: Develop and maintain documentation artefact necessary for any of the outlined tasks.
  • Managing risks: Maintain risk and issue registries, propose mitigation measures, and address challenges to enhance the successful delivery of business services transformation.

Leading the Business Services Transformation Office

• The contractor will act as the main lead for the Business Services Transformation Office to ensure streamlined processes and operational excellence across NATO entities. Responsibilities include:
  • Office operationalization: An initial setup will be required to ramp up the Transformation Office. This involves outlining the objectives, identifying and putting in place the resources, and defining the methods of working.
  • Leading the office: Be the lead of the transformation office and main PoC within CDT for the Business Transformation across NATO Enterprise.

Business Services Advisory (SME Role)

• The contractor will provide expert advisory support on business services, implementation of large ERP programs, and relevant business transformation initiatives. Responsibilities include:
  • Providing CDT staff with ad-hoc advisory on topics within the domain of business services, ERP implementation, and relevant technology considerations based on industry experience and best practices.

Essential Skills, Experience and Certifications

• Demonstrated relevant experience (8+ years) in the area of Digital Transformation, specifically in Business Services (HR, Finance, Procurement), and large-scale ERP implementation programs.
• Proven experience in program management and project management.
• Proven experience in delivering ERP and Business Services projects delivering clear value in large international organizations, including data platforms.
• Strong ability to interact with, manage, and influence senior executive stakeholders.
• 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

• Experience working in NATO and understanding of relevant NATO policy.
• Experience with market solutions in the domain of business services and ERP.
• Experience with commercial cloud provider platforms and/or on-premise cloud platforms.
• Proven ability to navigate complex multi-national environments (e.g., NATO/military contexts)
• Understanding of Enterprise Architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF), IT Governance (e.g. COBIT) and service management (ITIL).

Working Location

• Brussels, Belgium

Working Policy

• Hybrid (50% onsite/50% offsite)

Travel

• Some travel to other NATO sites may be required

Security Clearance

• Valid National or NATO Secret personal security clearance