* Assume full lifecycle responsibility for the planning, execution, monitoring, and closure of ICT projects assigned to the CSU BRU Coherence Branch under the CSU BRU project portfolio.

* Lead ICT projects from initiation to closure, ensuring delivery of defined objectives, system requirements, and business outcomes.

* Prepare project documentation covering project definition, objectives, technical scope, stakeholders, and success criteria.

* Develop detailed Project Plans with timelines, milestones, and resource allocation for acquisition, logistics, developers, network engineers, QA, and support staff.

* Manage budgets covering hardware, software, third-party vendors, and project support costs.

* Identify, track, and manage technical risks and issues through Risk \& Issue Logs with mitigation strategies and resolutions throughout the project lifecycle.

* Maintain regular communication with stakeholders through Status Reports, meeting agendas, minutes, and follow-up documentation.

* Coordinate cross-functional teams, facilitate technical discussions, prioritize tasks, resolve conflicts, and provide ongoing guidance to ensure timely delivery of milestones.

* Apply PRINCE2-based project management methodologies tailored to project type, complexity, and team structure.

* Ensure projects comply with IT governance, security policies, architectural principles, and regulatory standards.

* Maintain audit-ready documentation including stage gate records, approvals, change requests, and decision logs.

* Facilitate technical workshops related to solution architecture, infrastructure readiness, system interfaces, data migration, and deployment sequencing.

* Coordinate testing activities including test plans, test scenarios, UAT documentation, defect logs, and release planning.

* Coordinate go-live planning, production readiness confirmation, stakeholder approvals, and deployment authorization.

* Produce Project Closure Reports summarizing outcomes, lessons learned, deliverables, budget overview, and handover confirmations.

### Essential Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.

* Minimum 3--5 years of ICT project management experience in organizations with more than 1000 users.

* Strong conceptual understanding and technical knowledge of current and emerging information systems and technologies, including security-related aspects.

* Experience with technology design and deployment and understanding of its impact on business operations and security posture.

### Desirable Qualifications

* PRINCE2 certification preferred.

* PMP, Scrum Master, and Agile certifications considered an advantage.

* Experience with project management tools covering analytics, planning, resources, financials, and status reporting.

* Experience with procurement-related tools and processes including purchase requests, purchase orders, approvals, sourcing, and procurement closure.

### Skills, Knowledge \& Experience

* Ability to lead cross-functional IT teams and coordinate multiple stakeholders.

* Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.

* Conflict resolution and team motivation capabilities.

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

* Ability to report to executives and technical teams.

* Ability to document project requirements, create status reports, and present progress updates clearly.

Working Conditions
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* Location: Brussels

* Full-time on-site role.

* Limited remote work possibility (1 day/week).

* Normal non-smoking office environment.

* No travel required.

* **ONLY Nato Countries Citizens holding a valid NATO SECRET Clearance can apply**