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McBride is a certified Minority-Owned Business Enterprise (MBE), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) management and IT consulting firm with significant professional services experience that includes IT transformation, project management, digital transformation, strategic planning, business process improvement, change management, human capital management, disaster recovery, and operations.
*Client:* *Allied Command Transformation (ACT) *is NATO’s leading agent for change: driving, facilitating, and advocating the continuous improvement of Alliance capabilities to maintain and enhance the military relevance and effectiveness of the Alliance.
The main objectives of ACT are: providing appropriate support to NATO missions and operations; leading NATO military transformation; improving relationships, interaction and practical cooperation with partners, nations and international organizations.
ACT therefore leads Alliance concept development, capability development, training and lessons learned initiatives and provides unfettered military support to policy development within NATO.
*You will be responsible for the following:* Maintain the comprehensive program schedule for the NATO NC3 capability development.
Create and manage program schedules, ensuring milestones are met.
* Understand the scope, objectives, and requirements of the program and its constituent projects.
Identify dependencies, constraints, and critical milestones.
* Develop a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) that conveys manageable work packages or tasks.
Define the hierarchy of deliverables and activities.
* Create a master program schedule that outlines the start and end dates of each project, major milestones, dependencies, and critical paths for the purpose of managing the NC3 Capability Program Plan development and schedule estimates for NC3 implementation activities.
* Identify potential scheduling risks and develop mitigation strategies.
Consider factors such as resource availability, external dependencies, and unforeseen challenges.
* Continuously monitor project and program progress against the baseline schedule.
Identify variances and delays promptly.
Plan and organize meetings and workshops.
* Support the Program Leadership in determining the purpose, objectives, and desired outcomes of the meeting or event.
* Understand the specific needs and expectations of stakeholders for meeting events.
* Identify suitable venues; consider factors such as location, capacity, security/classification, and visitor accessibility.
* Plan logistical details, including scheduling, transportation where required, accommodations, conference equipment setup.
Ensure that all necessary arrangements are in place.
* Create comprehensive meeting agendas that outlines topics, briefers/presenting organization, and time allocations.
Share the agenda with stakeholders in advance for input and feedback.
* Coordinate the creation and distribution of meeting materials, read-aheads, presentations, and any other necessary documents.
* Ensure that any required communications tools, such as video tele- conferencing (Classified and Unclassified) and presentation interfaces are tested and ready for use prior to the meeting.
* Establish clear and effective communication channels with stakeholders keeping them informed about meeting details, changes, and updates.
* Send out formal Calling Notices and informal notifications to stakeholders, including date, time, location, and agenda.
Monitor/track RSVPs and attendance.
* Manage stakeholder expectations regarding the meeting's goals, objectives, and outcomes.
Address any concerns or questions they may have.
* Gather feedback from stakeholders before and after the meeting to assess their expectations and satisfaction levels.
* Record meeting minutes, decisions, and action items.
Ensure that documentation is accurate and distributed to relevant parties promptly.
* Follow up on action items, decisions, and commitments made during the meeting.
Communicate progress and updates to stakeholders.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date program documentation, including project plans and progress reports.
Facilitate communication and coordination among stakeholders and teams involved in the program.
Prepare progress reports and briefings for senior leadership and stakeholders.
Seek opportunities for program improvement and efficiency.
Directly supports the Branch Head and will be required to travel to meetings and conferences both within and outside NATO’s boundaries for up to 30 days per year.
Performs additional tasks as required by the COTR related to the LABOR category.
*Essential Qualifications:* Proven experience as a Program Scheduler or Manager or in a similar role, with a minimum of 2 years of experience in project scheduling.
Experience in project management methodologies, including planning, resource allocation, and risk management, preferably within a defense or military context.
Possesses project management certifications such as PMP (Project Management Professional) or PMI-SP (PMI Scheduling Professional).
Extensive experience working with Microsoft Project in complex project or program environments with demonstrated ability to create, manage, and optimize schedules.
Demonstrates the following Microsoft Project Proficiency: * Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Project, including advanced features and functions.
* Ability to develop and maintain complex project schedules, including defining task dependencies, resource allocation, and critical path analysis.
* Deep knowledge of Microsoft Project's capabilities for reporting, visualization, and integration with other project management tools.
Experience in organizing and facilitating mid-sized events (i.
e.
preparing and assisting presenters in the development of presentations and development of decision support briefings) Previous NATO experience in at least one of the following functional areas: Nuclear Deterrence, Political Affairs, Defense and Security, Operations, Resourcing and Implementation, or Science and Technology is highly beneficial.
*Education and Clearance* * University degree in a social science or engineering field of study.
A master's degree or relevant certifications is preferred * National Secret Clearance / NATO Secret Clearance McBride is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
McBride Consulting does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.
All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $110,000.
00 - $175,000.
00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Professional development assistance * Vision insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift Work Location: In person
*Client:* *Allied Command Transformation (ACT) *is NATO’s leading agent for change: driving, facilitating, and advocating the continuous improvement of Alliance capabilities to maintain and enhance the military relevance and effectiveness of the Alliance.
The main objectives of ACT are: providing appropriate support to NATO missions and operations; leading NATO military transformation; improving relationships, interaction and practical cooperation with partners, nations and international organizations.
ACT therefore leads Alliance concept development, capability development, training and lessons learned initiatives and provides unfettered military support to policy development within NATO.
*You will be responsible for the following:* Maintain the comprehensive program schedule for the NATO NC3 capability development.
Create and manage program schedules, ensuring milestones are met.
* Understand the scope, objectives, and requirements of the program and its constituent projects.
Identify dependencies, constraints, and critical milestones.
* Develop a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) that conveys manageable work packages or tasks.
Define the hierarchy of deliverables and activities.
* Create a master program schedule that outlines the start and end dates of each project, major milestones, dependencies, and critical paths for the purpose of managing the NC3 Capability Program Plan development and schedule estimates for NC3 implementation activities.
* Identify potential scheduling risks and develop mitigation strategies.
Consider factors such as resource availability, external dependencies, and unforeseen challenges.
* Continuously monitor project and program progress against the baseline schedule.
Identify variances and delays promptly.
Plan and organize meetings and workshops.
* Support the Program Leadership in determining the purpose, objectives, and desired outcomes of the meeting or event.
* Understand the specific needs and expectations of stakeholders for meeting events.
* Identify suitable venues; consider factors such as location, capacity, security/classification, and visitor accessibility.
* Plan logistical details, including scheduling, transportation where required, accommodations, conference equipment setup.
Ensure that all necessary arrangements are in place.
* Create comprehensive meeting agendas that outlines topics, briefers/presenting organization, and time allocations.
Share the agenda with stakeholders in advance for input and feedback.
* Coordinate the creation and distribution of meeting materials, read-aheads, presentations, and any other necessary documents.
* Ensure that any required communications tools, such as video tele- conferencing (Classified and Unclassified) and presentation interfaces are tested and ready for use prior to the meeting.
* Establish clear and effective communication channels with stakeholders keeping them informed about meeting details, changes, and updates.
* Send out formal Calling Notices and informal notifications to stakeholders, including date, time, location, and agenda.
Monitor/track RSVPs and attendance.
* Manage stakeholder expectations regarding the meeting's goals, objectives, and outcomes.
Address any concerns or questions they may have.
* Gather feedback from stakeholders before and after the meeting to assess their expectations and satisfaction levels.
* Record meeting minutes, decisions, and action items.
Ensure that documentation is accurate and distributed to relevant parties promptly.
* Follow up on action items, decisions, and commitments made during the meeting.
Communicate progress and updates to stakeholders.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date program documentation, including project plans and progress reports.
Facilitate communication and coordination among stakeholders and teams involved in the program.
Prepare progress reports and briefings for senior leadership and stakeholders.
Seek opportunities for program improvement and efficiency.
Directly supports the Branch Head and will be required to travel to meetings and conferences both within and outside NATO’s boundaries for up to 30 days per year.
Performs additional tasks as required by the COTR related to the LABOR category.
*Essential Qualifications:* Proven experience as a Program Scheduler or Manager or in a similar role, with a minimum of 2 years of experience in project scheduling.
Experience in project management methodologies, including planning, resource allocation, and risk management, preferably within a defense or military context.
Possesses project management certifications such as PMP (Project Management Professional) or PMI-SP (PMI Scheduling Professional).
Extensive experience working with Microsoft Project in complex project or program environments with demonstrated ability to create, manage, and optimize schedules.
Demonstrates the following Microsoft Project Proficiency: * Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Project, including advanced features and functions.
* Ability to develop and maintain complex project schedules, including defining task dependencies, resource allocation, and critical path analysis.
* Deep knowledge of Microsoft Project's capabilities for reporting, visualization, and integration with other project management tools.
Experience in organizing and facilitating mid-sized events (i.
e.
preparing and assisting presenters in the development of presentations and development of decision support briefings) Previous NATO experience in at least one of the following functional areas: Nuclear Deterrence, Political Affairs, Defense and Security, Operations, Resourcing and Implementation, or Science and Technology is highly beneficial.
*Education and Clearance* * University degree in a social science or engineering field of study.
A master's degree or relevant certifications is preferred * National Secret Clearance / NATO Secret Clearance McBride is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
McBride Consulting does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.
All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $110,000.
00 - $175,000.
00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Professional development assistance * Vision insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift Work Location: In person
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• Location : 7857 Blandy Rd Ste 100, Norfolk, VA
• Post ID: 9001520150
