Programme Dir (Infrastructure-Air Basing/Ammo Fac)

NATO • United States of America, Norfolk, MA

12h • Hybrid

About The Position

ACT contributes to preserving the peace, security and territorial integrity of Alliance member states by leading, at Strategic Command level, Warfare Development required to enhance NATO’s posture, military structures, forces, capabilities and doctrines. The Capability Development Directorate (CAPDEV) comprises two Divisions—Requirements and Capabilities. The Directorate supports SACT in his Capabilities Requirement Authority (CRA) role. It is responsible for a holistic through lifecycle Capability Development approach that infuses innovation and transformative efforts that are an integral part of the Warfare Development. This includes responsibilities for elicitation, development, capture and collection, quality review, traceability and visibility of capability requirements. The Capabilities Division coordinates the development of capabilities from capability planning through acceptance and then disposal with the management entities, NATO Headquarters staff and the NATO Governance Structure. This entails synchronizing horizontally across capabilities to achieve coherent efforts and outcomes. The Material Solutions, Infrastructure & Facilities Branch provides infrastructure Programme Directors for but not limited to Maritime, Bulk Fuel and Munitions, Air Basing and NATO Command Structure Facilities, to direct, guide and monitor those programmes in a through-lifecycle approach across all the elements of DOTMLPFI. This includes participation in Site Surveys and the acceptance process. The Programme Director represents the key staff officer in the development of the Airbasing and Ammunition Storage Facilities Programme Plan plus the POL Programme Plan. The post is primarily responsible for leading the community of interests during the life cycle of Air Basing and Ammunition Storage Facilities and POL across DOTMLPFI and provides the continuity to the long term programmes not afforded by the turnover of Military staff. The post represents the ACT Point of Contact for all matters relating to Air Basing, and Ammunitions Storage and POL. In addition, the incumbent may perform the duties of Programme Director in any Infrastructure Facilities Capability.

Requirements

• University Degree in civil engineering or related discipline and 4 years post related experience.
• At least 4 years proven leading role in programme management and resource experience in a large organization.
• At least 5 years’ leading experience within infrastructure and facilities Programmes within the last 10 years.
• Experience in the infrastructure and facilities business in the military or industry or both.
• English – SLP 3333 - (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing)

Nice To Haves

• Chartered/Professional Civil Engineer or Military Engineer or equivalent accreditation in professional institution.
• Understanding of the NATO Governance and Management model for common funded capabilities.
• Qualified Managing Successful Programmes (MSP).
• Qualified PRINCE 2 or equivalent.
• At least 5 years experience in the airbasing infrastructure in the military or industry.

Responsibilities

• Leads the development of Infrastrucure and Facilities Capability Programme Plans and ensures the delivery of programme outcomes by assessing throughout the lifecycle cost, scope, schedule, risk and performance against agreed tolerances for submission to governance.
• Direct the assigned Project Coordinator(s) in their role in the development of materiel solutions for inclusion in the assigned Infrastructure and Facilities Programme Plan.
• Ensure that, in co-ordination with other internal and external stakeholders, all necessary data is kept up to date in the management information systems to support the management and monitoring of infrastructure projects throughout their life-cycle.
• The Programme Director will also be required to lead or support other Infrastructure Programmes/Projects as directed by the Branch Head.
• Lead the ACT materiel solutions related inputs for the Investment Committee (IC).
• Maintain close liaison with other ACT Capability Development staff, ACO and NATO International Staffs, and nations concerning Assigned Infrastructure and Facilities Programme.
• Represent ACT MSIF Branch at meetings, conferences and workshops as required.
• Assist BH in the arrangement of major MSIF meetings at, or visits to, HQ SACT.
• Lead the working group for the review and rewrite of relevant Directives and for the NATO Approved Criteria and Standards for NATO infrastructure and facilities
• Coordinate the development of Infrastructure and Facilities materiel related Non-AOM Urgent Requirements and Minor Works.
• Develop and conduct regular Infrastructure and Facilities programme reviews.
• Monitor Capability requirements development at all stages and plan and synchronize the development of assigned Infrastructure and Facilities Capability from stage 3 to stage 4 across the full spectrum of DOTMLPFI.
• Plan O&M support at stage 3, plan, direct and conduct acceptance process at stage 4 and directs the disposal process at stage 6 for facilities no longer required.
• Maintain close working relationships with PMO and other Programme Directors to ensure coherent delivery of capabilities across the DOTMLPFI.

Benefits

• The successful applicant will be required to apply for and receive a NATO SECRET Security Clearance prior to final confirmation of contract and commencement of employment.
• Serving NATO International Civilian staff will be offered a contract in accordance with the NATO Civilian Personnel Regulations. Newly recruited staff will be offered a three year definite duration contract.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager