Senior Project Manager

Project overview

Assignment Description

The assignment involves simultaneously realizing multiple projects as a senior project manager within the C4I (Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence) domain. This means successfully realizing these projects in accordance with planning, agreements, and Product-Time-Money factors. For these projects, a PV (Project Proposal) will also be drafted, and a PID (Project Initiation Document) must be prepared. Where applicable, an EHS (Epic Hypothesis Statement) will be drafted to be submitted to LPM for treatment and prioritization.

This will enable value to be realized for the customer within the ART. The focus is primarily on C4I assets for large-scale projects and on C2 applications, including HGI and Tempest aspects.

development and realization of project objectives, creation of (boundary) conditions, and ensuring the preparation and realization of (multi-year) project plans and budgets; control of projects based on Prince II and its associated phases (initiation, definition, design, preparation, realization, and aftercare); management of the project team;

analysis of the relevant context, markets, (market) parties, information, and developments, and inventory of viewpoints, interests, conflicts, contradictions, and opinions; assessment of implications and consequences, determination of the desired future situation, and definition of goals; delimitation, specification (of goals), and investigation into political, social, and/or organizational feasibility; characterization and influence of the environment (internal and external), negotiation with suppliers, etc., creating support, and involving relevant actors; (market) parties engaged, partnerships, and coalitions established;

Background of the Assignment

Defense is strengthening its operational capacity with a large number of new vehicles and weapon systems, all of which must be equipped with operational IT (C4I) systems for voice and data services for the crew. In parallel, within the force-wide FOXTROT program, the modernization of operational IT is being realized to enable Information-Driven Operations (IGO) in ground-based operations. The Ground-Based IT department, in collaboration with the FOXTROT program organization, is also undergoing a transition to working in accordance with SAFe.

The project manager can be deployed on multiple IT sub-projects (of large-scale projects) and/or independent IT projects.

Generic Description of Competence Area and Levels

Implements plans for a change program. Plans and directs a single or a portfolio of ICT projects to ensure the coordination and management of interdependencies. Orchestrates projects to develop or implement new, internally or externally defined processes to meet established business needs. Defines activities, responsibilities, critical milestones, resources, skills, interfaces, and budget, optimizes costs and time allocation, minimizes waste, and strives for high quality. Develops contingency plans to address potential implementation issues.

Delivers a project on time, within budget, and in accordance with the original requirements. Creates and maintains documents to facilitate monitoring of project progress.

Summary of Task and Mission

Manages projects to achieve optimal performance and results. Defines, implements, and manages projects from conception to final delivery. Responsible for achieving optimal results, conforming to standards for quality, safety, and sustainability, and meeting defined scope, performance, costs, and schedule. Implements agile working methods where applicable.

• Project Management, by:
• Preparation, development, and realization of project results and objectives, by:
• Inventory and structuring of (existing) projects, processes, (required) people and resources, etc., determining interdependencies/relationships and relating them to project goals; preparation and realization of (integrated) project plan(s) for the various project phases and authorization by the client; commissioning an independent (external) audit and risk analysis, and ensuring risk management; program, underlying projects, and goals adjusted; phasing out and completion of projects, and safeguarding and embedding (of effects) in the existing (management) organization.
• Building, representing, and maintaining networks at the tactical and strategic level within the defense sector with other defense components.

Responsibilities

Organize, coordinate, and lead the project team

Ensure stakeholder involvement and communication

Monitor project progress

Coordinate, document, and ensure quality compliance

Circulate and distribute information from the project owner

Ensure the project helps support the broader organizational goals

Meet budgets and delivery times

Adjust the project according to changing circumstances

Requirements eCF Profile: Project Manager

Reference Area: E.02 Project and Portfolio Management

This assignment is based on the European e-Competence Framework (e-CF). This is a European standard for describing IT competencies and the associated level of responsibility. The eCF profile indicates which competencies and at what level (e-1 to e-5) are expected from the candidate. We expect candidates to clearly demonstrate these competencies in their CV. This can be done by describing for each relevant assignment or position:

CVs in which the required eCF competencies are not demonstrably present cannot be fully assessed for suitability.

Candidate has at least 4 years of demonstrable work experience with the chosen eCF profile in a similar role.

Candidate has demonstrable work experience within the Ministry of Defense.

Candidate has demonstrable work experience with C2 applications and with Tempest and HGI environments.

Candidate has demonstrable work experience within the C4I domain.

Candidate possesses a valid VGB-B screening.

Candidate holds a Leading SAFe certification.

Additional Information

Hybrid working: Yes

Frequency of days working from home: 2 days

On-call services: No

• the role the candidate fulfilled
• the tasks and responsibilities involved
• the extent to which these align with the required eCF competencies and level

Project details

• Start: 2027-01-31T23:00:00
• Location: Amersfoort Utrecht, NL
• Languages: Dutch