Spektrum supports apex purchasers (NATO, UN, EU, and National Government and Defence) and their Tier 1 supplier ecosystem with a wide range of specialist services. We provide our clients with professional services, specialised aerospace and defence sales, delivery, and operational subject matter expertise. We are looking for personnel to join our team and support key client projects.

Who we are supporting 

The NATO Communication and Information Agency (NCIA) is responsible for providing secure and effective communications and information technology (IT) services to NATO's member countries and its partners. The agency was established in 2012 and is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium.

The NCIA provides a wide range of services, including:

• Cyber Security: The NCIA provides advanced cybersecurity solutions to protect NATO's communication networks and information systems against cyber threats.
• Command and Control Systems: The NCIA develops and maintains the systems used by NATO's military commanders to plan and execute operations.
• Satellite Communications: The NCIA provides satellite communications services to enable secure and reliable communications between NATO forces.
• Electronic Warfare: The NCIA provides electronic warfare services to support NATO's mission to detect, deny, and defeat threats to its communication networks.
• Information Management: The NCIA manages NATO's information technology infrastructure, including its databases, applications, and servers.

Overall, the NCIA plays a critical role in ensuring the security and effectiveness of NATO's communication and information technology capabilities.

The program

Assistance and Advisory Service (AAS)

The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCI Agency) is NATO’s principal C3 capability deliverer and CIS service provider. It provides, maintains and defends the NATO enterprise-wide information technology infrastructure to enable Allies to consult together under Article IV, and, when required, stand together in the face of attack under Article V.

To provide these critical services, in the modern evolving dynamic environment the NCI Agency needs to build and maintain high performance-engaged workforce. The NCI Agency workforce strategically consists of three major categorise's: NATO International Civilians (NIC)'s, Military (Mil), and Interim Workforce Consultants (IWC)'s. The IWCs are a critical part of the overall NCI Agency workforce and make up approximately 15 percent of the total workforce.

Role ID – CDT-0006

Role Duties and Responsibilities

• collecting and analysing data on CIS and Cybersecurity projects delivered by NCIA to support advising and (data-driven) decision making by CDT Senior Leadership;
• maintaining a prioritized project list, and contributing expertise during prioritization exercises and monitoring progress;
• actively supporting workshops and coordination meetings as part of the Enterprise Sizing effort;
• developing a database for sizing requirements, and facilitating the completion of new products and processes.
• Close liaison with ACT, capability monitors, program directors, ACO and NCIA to support enterprise coherence and cybersecurity within ICT prioritization and sequencing activities. Prioritization, dependency management, and sequencing are emphasized to optimize the execution of initiatives and ensure strategic alignment and success
• Systematically de-conflict and de-risk initiatives across multiple delivery streams and governance structures, integrating executive portfolio governance into the SEG to guide strategic prioritization, risk tolerance, and resource allocation.
• Supporting the SPG, the plan contributes the Enterprise perspective to Capability Delivery Action Plans at the WG level and serves as the CDT focal point for the WG1/SPG secretariat.
• Support mapping coherence across all Alliance and NATO Enterprise CIS and Cybersecurity CPPs, programs, and projects, developing an operating model for PfM across Enterprise stakeholders to enhance visibility, control, and coordination.
• Perform regular assessments of the NATO Enterprise ICT portfolio, identifying interdependencies, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Assess the qualitative data for NATO Enterprise – Enterprise Sizing (as specified in Annex C from SOR/MER 23) and updating the NATO Enterprise List of Entities and Points of Presence.
• Leverage advanced experience and knowledge of MS365 tools to enhance business as usual activities.
• Act as a conduit to drive and support coherence among Enterprise stakeholders in order to facilitate coordination and completion of new products and ways of working.

 Essential Skills, Experience and Certifications

• Over 10 years of experience in project, program, or portfolio management within the ICT industries.
• Proven working experience from multi-cultural, large international organization (e.g. NATO, EU, etc.) – minimum 2 years.
• Experience across different domains and C-suite level stakeholders.
• Extensive team management experience and deep understanding of the digital transformation processes.
• Possessing recognised formal Project Management qualifications, such as PRINCE 2 (Practitioner) / Project Management Professional (PMP).
• Possessing recognised formal Portfolio Management qualifications, such as Management of Portfolios MoP (Practitioner) / Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP).
• Lean and Agile project implementation experience, proved with relevant certifications in Agile methodologies (e.g. CSPO, Agile Coaching ICP-ACC, SAFe Advanced Scrum Master, etc.).
• Organizational Change Management Experience.
• Service Management including ITIL 3 and/or 4.
• Knowledge and experience in state-of-the-art technologies, relevant to the work, i.e. software and development platforms, and familiarity with related international / commercial / industrial products.
• Proficiency in Power BI development, architecture and Azure Fundamentals certification.
• Proven experience in developing and maintaining portfolio dashboards that provide accurate and up-to-date information on project and portfolio status.
• Advanced expertise in the setup, configuration, utilization and administration of MS365 tools.
• Experience in the creation and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to standardize processes and ensure best practices in project and portfolio management.

 Working Location

• Brussels, Belgium

Working Policy

• Onsite

Travel

• Some travel to other NATO sites may be required

Security Clearance

• Valid National or NATO Cosmic Top Secret personal security clearance

Joining Collibra’s Product Management Team

Collibra is looking for an Associate Product Content Engineer to build world-class solutions on our market-leading platform. You’ll join a team dedicated to empowering our customers by turning complex data challenges into intuitive, high-value experiences.

This is a hybrid role based in our Brussels office. Our hybrid model means you’ll work from the office at least two days each week. This setup helps us stay connected, work more closely together, and keep making progress as a team.

Associate Product Content Engineers at Collibra are responsible for

• Building with Purpose: Develop impactful, use-case-driven content (e.g., Data Products, EU AI Act, GDPR, BCBS 239) by translating technical platform features into accessible, high-value solutions.
• Optimizing Time-to-Value: Be obsessed with the end-user journey. You’ll use configuration and customization to simplify the out-of-the-box experience, ensuring customers see results faster.
• Fearless Innovation: Experiment with AI and emerging technologies. We value "failing fast"—prototyping bold ideas, learning from what doesn't work, and doubling down on what does.
• Supporting the Ecosystem: Act as a platform expert in our community forums, guiding customers through scalable customizations and high-quality setups.
• Shaping the Roadmap: Partner with Product Management to influence the vision and roadmap for our Data Intelligence platform.

You have

• 0–3 years of experience in data consulting, solutions architecture, business analysis, or process engineering. We value a mix of professional experience and academic excellence; if you are a recent graduate, you can demonstrate this through relevant internships, advanced coursework, or hands-on projects involving complex data systems.
• Technical Curiosity: Proficiency (or a strong desire to master) modern integration and automation tools:
• AI & Automation: Experience with Model Control Planes (MCP), LLM orchestration, or Prompt Engineering.
• Data Languages: Comfort with SQL, Python, or JSON/REST APIs for data exchange.
• Workflow Design: Familiarity with BPMN 2.0 or low-code/no-code workflow builders.
• User-Centric Mindset: A background in Data Governance, Privacy, or Cataloging is a plus, but a passion for clean design and intuitive user flow is a must.
• Agility: A demonstrated ability to learn new software rapidly and a "test-and-learn" approach to problem-solving.
• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent related working experience is required

You are

• A Collaborative Problem-Solver: You thrive in global, cross-functional environments and use data to prioritize what matters most.
• An AI Explorer: You are an agile experimenter who prioritizes rapid prototyping and iteration. You view unsuccessful AI trials as essential data points and move quickly to refine and improve solutions.
• A Clear Communicator: You can explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders with ease.
• Methodical yet Adaptable: You can manage multiple workstreams without losing sight of the "big picture" product goals.

Measures of success

• Within your first month, you will complete onboarding and integrate into the Data Governance pillar.
• Within your third month, you will become a certified Data Steward and gain fluency in Collibra’s configuration capabilities while building relationships with Scrum teams.
• Within your sixth month, you will become a certified Collibra Ranger and serve as the go-to partner for Product Managers to launch new content and capabilities.

About us 

We're an independent European digital product studio with a strong track record of delivering market-defining strategies and products for enterprises and governments. With about 200 talented people across three countries, premium AI capabilities and a diverse portfolio of international clients, we define, design and ship high-quality digital products, strategies and software. From global cloud-based platforms and large-scale apps to medical devices, banking software and augmented reality experiences. In a nutshell: if it lives and breathes digital, it’s what we do best.

Become a part of our team

At In The Pocket, you join a multidisciplinary team of designers, engineers, strategists and data specialists who care about the work as much as the people they work with. We work in small, autonomous teams that stay close to our clients and their users, and we give everyone the space to take ownership, speak up and grow. You’ll learn from colleagues across our studios, ship products that reach thousands or even millions of people and help shape what digital can do for leading organisations in Europe.

What you'll do 

Do you get energy from leading a cross-functional team towards delivering top-quality products? Do you love collaborating with customers and do you see solutions where others only see problems? Then you are the Team Lead we are looking for. As a Team Lead, you guide the team into a high-performing state: regularly delivering qualitative increments of the product. You do this by making sure the right people are present, the responsibilities are clear and that there’s a supported way of working. Not only within the team but also with the client. You are the main, but not the only, contact point for the client. You will ensure transparency on budget, progress, issues, and successes for both the client and In The Pocket.

Consistent product delivery:

• You are accountable for the successful delivery of your team.
• You own all planning aspects of the team and the product(s) entrusted to that team.
  • capacity planning and how that translates to budget
  • release planning
  • high-level roadmap
  • risk management
• You act as first point of contact for all questions regarding the progress of products under your care (both internal & external).
• You help the team ship working software, for example by removing impediments, getting timely decisions, managing risks.

Ensure the team's agility:

• Together with the other teams in the tribe you agree on an agile way of working.
• You can guide groups in challenging contexts.
• When facilitating, you’re able to keep sessions focussed and ensure they accomplish their goals.
• You make sure the team regularly pauses to reflect on how it's working and help them find ways to improve how they work together and how they interact with the client and other teams.

People Management:

• You build psychological safety, by inspiring trust in your team and in the stakeholders of the products under your care.
• You manage the performance of your up team members by setting goals, motivating them, protecting them and if necessary, addressing them.
• You spot, nurture and grow individual talents.

Lead the way:

• You are a living embodiment of In The Pocket's values.
• You are a driver for change in your team and you play a big part in In The Pocket's business process improvement.

Who you are

• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience within a software development environment
• Background in delivery with a strong interest in product development
• Deep affinity with and passion for software development
• Natural people skills and strong emotional intelligence
• Agile Leadership & Scrum Mastery
• Agile & People Coaching
• Visionary Leadership & Inspiration
• AI Fluency & Innovation Enablement
• Excellent communication skills: verbal, written, and active listening
• Passionate about all things digital, including strategy
• Highly organized and composed, even under pressure
• Solution-oriented mindset; you focus on opportunities, not obstacles
• Deep understanding of Agile practices and frameworks
• Proven Scrum Master experience
• You're fluent in Dutch and English, with excellent communication and presentation skills.
• You are looking for a permanent position on our payroll.

What we offer  

Joining In The Pocket means becoming part of a team that shapes the future of our clients’ businesses across Europe. Here’s what you can look forward to:

• You’ll start with a permanent contract in a role that comes with responsibility and the opportunity to make a real impact from day one.
• We offer a competitive salary that reflects your experience and the value you bring.
• Our benefits package has you covered with hospitalisation and group insurance, meal vouchers, a phone subscription, and more.
• You’ll have a mobility budget that lets you decide how to get around, your way. 
• Life at In The Pocket isn’t just about work, we host team events throughout the year to celebrate, connect, and have fun together.
• Learning never stops here, so after six months, you’ll receive a dedicated learning and development budget to keep growing your skills and exploring new horizons.