NATO: NATO: Senior Project Managers (Multiple Roles & Locations) – The Hague

Who we are

For more than 70 years, NATO’s mission has been to preserve peace and security for nearly one billion citizens. The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCI Agency) delivers secure, coherent, cost-effective and interoperable communications and information systems in support of NATO consultation, command & control, and enabling intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance. Our technology and cyber experts enable operations, protect NATO’s airspace, secure our networks, and deliver cutting-edge digital solutions for the Alliance.

About the job

Based in The Hague (Netherlands), or in Brussels (Belgium) you will join the NCI Agency as a Senior Project Manager (G17), leading the full lifecycle of medium-to-complex projects with direct business impact and firm deadlines.

Senior Project Managers in the NCI Agency deliver a wide range of projects across multiple business areas, including:

• Air Command and Control systems supporting NATO’s Integrated Air and Missile Defence (AirC2 Centre).
• Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance capabilities that ensure situational awareness across NATO operations (JISR).
• NATO Business Applications Centre (NBAC).

Regardless of business area, you will:

• Lead projects from initiation to closure, applying recognised methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid).
• Manage budgets, schedules, risks, quality assurance and change control.
• Provide strong leadership to cross-functional, international project teams.
• Oversee contract management, ensuring delivery against KPIs and compliance standards.
• Engage with stakeholders across NATO and national bodies, ensuring open communication, progress reporting, and informed decision-making.

About you

You bring:

• A university degree in a relevant discipline, or 10+ years of progressive experience in project management.
• At least 3 years’ recent experience managing acquisition and/or development projects for a large organisation.
• Strong capability in project lifecycle management, cost/schedule/resource control, and risk/change management.
• Recognised PM certification (e.g. PRINCE2, PMP, AgilePM, Scrum Master).
• Experience with project management tools.
• Proven ability to work with diverse stakeholders in an international environment.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken).

Desirable

• Experience delivering projects in C4ISR, AirC2, or Business Applications domains.
• Familiarity with NATO processes or other international organisations.
• Additional certifications (e.g. ITIL, Agile, Cloud vendor qualifications).

What we offer

• Genuinely meaningful work as part of the most successful Alliance in history.
• A 3-year contract with competitive tax-free salary and allowances.
• Expatriation, education, and home leave benefits (where applicable).
• Excellent private health insurance.
• Generous annual leave of 30 days plus official holidays.
• NATO pension scheme.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.

Additional Information

This recruitment is being conducted as part of a grouped campaign to fill multiple Senior Project Manager (G17) positions across several business areas. Candidates found suitable may be placed on a reserve list, which can be used to fill current vacancies, as well as anticipated requirements in 2026 and beyond.

While the duty location for project management posts are primarily The Hague, Netherlands, or Brussels, Belgium the NCI Agency has other locations across Europe, and North America – and selected candidates may be considered for related opportunities depending on organisational needs.

This is a unique opportunity to join a large, strategic hiring campaign and contribute to critical NATO programmes that underpin the Alliance’s operational effectiveness.

Full job descriptions for each role available in this campaign can be provided on request. They will also be shared as we progress through the hiring journey to ensure all candidates have visibility and clarity on the exact opportunities available.

*For information about the NATO Single Salary Scale (Grading, Allowances, etc.) please visit our website . Detailed data is available under the Salary and Benefits tab.