# C004534/2 IT Transition and Assurance Manager (NS) - TUE 1 Sep RELAUNCH

> EMW, Inc. · Braine-l'Alleud, Belgium · Contract · Posted 2026-08-19

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** AAS

## Description

**Deadline Date:** Tuesday 1 September 2026

**Requirement Title:** IT Transition and Assurance Manager

**Location:** Braine-l'Alleud, BE

**Full time on-site:** Yes

**Total Scope of the request (hours):** 395.2

**Required Start Date:** 27 September 2026

**End Contract Date:** 31 December 2026

**Required Security Clearance:** NATO Secret

**Duties and Role**

Standard responsibilities for this type of post:

Portfolio, programme and project support

-   Provides administrative services to project boards, project assurance teams and quality review meetings.
-   Uses recommended portfolio, programme and project control solutions for planning, scheduling and tracking.
-   Sets up project files, compiles and distributes reports.
-   Provides guidance on project management software, procedures, processes, tools and techniques.

Organisational capability development

-   Contributes to identifying new areas of capability improvement within the organisation which may be enhancements to skills, technology or processes.
-   Develops and maintains a detailed knowledge of capability improvement approaches and techniques and selects appropriate approaches for the organisation.
-   Carries out capability improvement assignments, such as maturity or performance assessments to identify strengths and weaknesses.
-   Selects and prioritises improvement opportunities, generates buy-in and plans improvement activities justified by measurable organisational benefits.
-   Offers support, guidance, advice and suggestions to help continual improvement activities.

Additional duties for this post:

-   Assist in the creation of the Agency's Service Transition strategy, plans, and policies, ensuring alignment with business objectives and industry best practices.
-   Provide Transition Planning and Support guidance to programme and/or projects
-   Ensuring that transition activities are planned and executed in a timely manner.
-   Review and update project proposals for inclusion of Transition planning and support activities
-   Supports Senior Transition and Assurance Manager with developing strategies and templates for the implementation and evaluation of IT Transition Planning and Support.
-   Deputise for Senior Management when required.

## Requirements

**Skills, Knowledge & Experience:**

-   The candidate must have a currently active NATO SECRET security clearance
-   A minimum requirement of a Bachelor's degree at a nationally recognised/certified University in a related discipline and 2 years post-related experience.
-   Or exceptionally, the lack of a university degree may be compensated by the demonstration of a candidate's particular abilities or experience that is/are of interest to NCIA, that is, at least 6 years extensive and progressive expertise in duties related to the function of the post.
-   Minimum of 2 years experience in Service Management within a medium-large organisation
-   Extensive experience in Service Transition Management across multiple industries
-   Demonstrated experience in providing advice on the application of relevant Service Management and Service Improvement techniques to various functions or processes;
-   Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively and work under pressure while delivering high-quality outcomes in Transition and Assurance;
-   Ability to evaluate risks and formulate corrective and improvement plans;
-   Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing, with strong briefing skills and the ability to report at a senior level.

Desirable Experience:

-   Prior experience of working in an international environment, comprising both military and civilian elements.
-   Knowledge of NATO responsibilities and organisation, including ACO and ACT.

Training/Certifications:

-   ITIL Certification
-   PRINCE2 Certification, or equivalent Project Management certification.

## Apply

[Apply at EMW, Inc.](https://apply.workable.com/emw/j/B8C85E8806/apply)

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