Change Manager at Spektrum

Mons, Wallonia, Belgium -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Change Management, Problem Management, Configuration Management, ITIL, Analytical Skills, Communication Skills, Collaboration Skills, Cyber Security, Command and Control Systems, Electronic Warfare, Information Management, Root Cause Analysis, Post Incident Reviews, IT Services, NATO Knowledge, Technical Collaboration

Industry

Staffing and Recruiting

Description

Spektrum have a wide range of exciting opportunities in several global locations. We are always looking to add great new talent to our team and look forward to hearing from you. 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 – C004607 Role Duties and Responsibilities Participate on Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess, authorize, and oversee changes to our IT environment. Evaluate change requests, ensuring they align with business objectives and minimize risks. Maintain a robust change management process, including documentation, communication, and post-implementation reviews. Facilitate change advisory board (CAB) meetings and ensure timely approvals. Monitor the impact of changes and address any issues promptly. Investigate recurring incidents and identify underlying root causes, preparing the PIR (Post Incident Reviews) and RCA (Root Cause Analyze) documents. Conduct thorough root cause analyses to prevent similar incidents from reoccurring. Collaborate with technical teams to implement permanent fixes. Maintain a problem knowledge base for reference and continuous improvement. Proactively identify potential problems and work towards preventive measures. Plan the configuration management process. Identify the configuration management data as well as CIs and associated stakeholders. Control the CIs or the receipts, as well as deviations from those receipts. Make sure the configuration items in the CMDB are up to the standards and is updated regularly. Keep track of the changes made in the configuration and report to management about compliancy failures. Assist in the creation of the Purchase Requests (PR) in our internal system, also following up the lifecycle of PRs. Assist and prepare the necessary paperwork to bring in thirdparty contractors (from HP, Cisco, etc.) to the different NATO facilities but mainly BLA and SHAPE. Responsible for preparing and managing the paperwork for the creation of new NATO CIS accounts for third party contractors and all the other processes related to that. Essential Skills, Experience and Certifications Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in change management and problem management activities of IT Services. Minimum 2 years in configuration management or in a similar capacity. Proven experience on preparing the PIR (Post Incident Reviews) and RCA (Root Cause Analyze) documents of IT Services. ITIL Foundation certification (higher-level ITIL certifications are a plus). Familiarity with ITIL best practices and frameworks. Knowledge of NATO responsibilities and organization, including ACO and ACT. This can be compensated with equal or more amount of time spent in a governmental position or a military position. -Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and collaboration abilities. Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Familiar with different admin activities in NATO or any other government/military organization. Analytical thinking and active listening. Knowledge of NATO financial and resource management applications, like (EBA, SNOW, ect) Education - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience). Working Location Mons, Belgium Working Policy Onsite Travel Some travel to other NATO sites may be required Security Clearance Valid National or NATO Secret personal security clearance We never know what new opportunities might be just over the horizon. If this opportunity isn't for you please feel free to send us your resume anyway and be the first to know if something suitable for your skills and experience comes up.

Responsibilities

The Change Manager will participate in cross-functional teams to assess and oversee changes to the IT environment, ensuring alignment with business objectives. They will also maintain a robust change management process and facilitate change advisory board meetings.