Key Responsibilities
Portfolio, Programme and Project Support
- Provide administrative support to project boards, project assurance teams and quality review meetings
- Use recommended portfolio, programme and project control tools for planning, scheduling and tracking
- Set up and maintain project documentation
- Prepare, compile and distribute reports
- Provide guidance on project management methods, tools, processes and best practices
Organisational Capability Development
- Identify opportunities for improvement in skills, processes and technologies
- Conduct maturity and performance assessments
- Analyse organisational strengths and weaknesses
- Prioritise improvement initiatives and plan their implementation
- Support teams in continuous improvement activities
IT Transition and Assurance
- Contribute to the development of Service Transition strategies, plans and policies
- Provide Transition Planning and Support guidance to programmes and projects
- Ensure transition activities are planned and executed in a timely manner
- Review and update project proposals to include transition planning and support activities
- Support the Senior Transition and Assurance Manager in developing strategies and templates
- Deputise for senior management when required
Candidate Profile
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline with at least 2 years of post-graduate experience
- Alternatively, a minimum of 6 years of progressive and relevant professional experience may compensate for the absence of a university degree
Experience
- Minimum 2 years of experience in Service Management within a medium to large organisation
- Extensive experience in Service Transition Management across multiple industries
- Proven ability to advise on Service Management and Service Improvement practices
- Strong time management skills and ability to work under pressure
- Experience in risk assessment and corrective action planning
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including senior-level reporting
Desirable Experience
- Experience working in an international environment, both civilian and/or military
- Knowledge of NATO structures and responsibilities, including ACO and ACT
Certifications
- ITIL Certification
- PRINCE2 or equivalent Project Management certification
Key Information
- Location: Mons, Belgium
- Equivalent Level: NATO Grade G15
- Security Clearance Required: NATO Secret
Opportunities are numerous. From bare applications development to of IT infrastructures management including conception, architecture and requirements analysis.
Although open to technologies used by our customers, ABAKUS IT-SOLUTIONS seeks mainly but not only consultants mastering: Windows and Linux Servers, networks, developments (JAVA, SAP, .NET,…) as well as highly specialized experts for example in cybersecurity or in Content Management System (CMS) (SharePoint, Drupal, WebLogic…).
In terms of non-technical competencies, ABAKUS IT-SOLUTIONS hires dynamic persons, open to the world, interested by innovation and having a keen sense of client relationship.
A very good command of English is essential, the capacity to speak French, German or Dutch is an asset.
Even though most of our positions require at least 3 years of experience, some are open to new starters.
