C004738 Technical Capability Branch Head (NS) - FRI 3 Apr at EMW, Inc.

Oeiras, , Portugal -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Mar, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Technical Leadership, Team Management, Resource Planning, Programme of Work Execution, Specialist Advice, Coordination, Quality Control, Reporting, Continuous Improvement, Lifecycle Management, Security Compliance, IT Service Management, Cloud Computing, System Integration, Cyber Security, Communication

Industry

Advertising Services

Description

Deadline Date: Friday 3 April 2026 Requirement: Technical Capability Branch Head Location: Oeiras, PT Full Time On-Site: Yes Time On-Site: 100% Total Scope of the request (hours): 836 Required Start Date: 11 May 2026 End Contract Date: 31 December 2026 Required Security Clearance: NATO SECRET Duties & Role: Head of TeC Branch responsible for planning and managing TeC Branch team and resources, and execution of Programme of Work Provision of specialist advice and support to Academy operations Coordination with other Academy Branches Technical leadership to projects and service Quality control of TeC Branch services delivery and outputs Communications and reporting to Academy leadership and Academy stakeholders Continuous improvement of TeC Branch services, products and platforms, data, and processes Lifecycle and obsolescence management oversight Technical coherence related to the Academy Learning Environment Technical issue, risk and dependency management Security compliance and CISPIA coordination, and compliance with Agency policy and procedures Skill, Knowledge & Experience: The candidate must have a currently active NATO SECRET security clearance A minimum requirement of a Master's degree at a nationally recognized/certified University in a Computer and Information Technology science or engineering related programme and 5 years experience in designing, developing, integrating, securing, operating and maintaining a digital ecosystem that enables learning innovation, learning design and development, learning management, and learning delivery in an on premise and enterprise environment or equivalently complex digital ecosystem. A minimum of 5 years experience in managing a team of IT professionals, moderating technical discussions with multi-disciplinary teams, overseeing (as technical lead) a large portfolio of IT projects and service delivery, and applying analytical and systems thinking to complex problems. Demonstrated experience managing and guiding resources (including outsourced resources), planning and prioritizing work, managing dependencies, issues and risks and ensuring quality. A minimum of 5 years of experience in system integration and build, testing, operations and maintenance, and technical coordination or lifecycle management within complex IT environments. Proven experience working across multiple technical domains, including applications, infrastructure, networking and cyber security. Experience operating in structured, policy-driven environments with defined governance and security requirements. At least 5 years of practical experience in developing systems design, planning requirements specification for military CIS/C4ISR systems or similar complex IT systems and driving the architecture to implementation and operations Sound practical knowledge and experience of service delivery and service provisioning policies, methodologies, processes and tools; familiarity with IT service management practices (e.g. ITIL). Recent experience with cloud computing services and SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS, virtualised environments or self-service laboratory solutions. Experience with system and network automation Experience supporting security accreditation and compliance activities. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders, build and manage strong partnerships Proven ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing, with good briefing skills. Experience working in a combined civilian and military organization Experience working in a large multi-national or international organization Experience in training, education or mission-support environments involving CIS systems.

Responsibilities

The Head of the Technical Capability Branch is responsible for planning, managing the team and resources, and executing the Programme of Work, while also providing specialist advice and coordination across Academy operations. This role includes technical leadership for projects, quality control of service delivery, and continuous improvement of branch services, platforms, and processes.