At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead data integration projects to enhance decision-making in maritime operations.
- Company: Join NATO's Allied Maritime Command, a diverse and impactful organisation.
- Benefits: Tax-free salary, attractive benefits, and a collaborative work environment.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a dynamic, multinational team.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in global peace and security through innovative data solutions.
- Qualifications: 5 years of project management experience and expertise in data integration tools.
The predicted salary is between 59400 - 72600 £ per year.
Location: Northwood, Middlesex, UK
Security Clearance Level: NATO Secret
Basic Monthly Salary: (tax free) + attractive benefits
Closing Date: 30 September 2026
Background
HQ MARCOM is NATO’s central command for all maritime forces, responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing naval operations, as well as advising NATO leadership on maritime matters. In order to strengthen its awareness of the maritime environment, HQ MARCOM is pursuing a number of initiatives to improve maritime situational awareness and strengthen operational decision making. We are seeking a number of highly motivated individuals with skills and experience in delivering projects that enable data-driven decisions through improved data integration, engineering and analysis. If you have experience in Project Management, Data Science, Data Engineering or Data Integration and a desire to contribute to peace and prosperity of NATO member countries then we’d love to hear from you.
Role Purpose
The primary purpose of the role is to deliver projects which integrate data from different sources across multiple platforms to enhance operational decision making. Additionally, this role will take the lead in strengthening MARCOM’s Project Management and Data Governance practices.
Overview
This is a fixed-term 3-year role which will concurrently deliver critical data integration projects and create a centre of excellence (CoE) for data integration and professional community of practice (CoP) for project management and data science professionals across MARCOM.
Areas of Focus
- Project Delivery - Assigned data integration projects have been successfully implemented and customer benefits are being delivered as planned.
- Capability Development - MARCOM has a clear understanding of the technical capabilities available to it in the field of Project Management and Data Science. MARCOM leaders are intelligent users of these capabilities.
- Opportunity Identification - MARCOM has an objectively qualified and clearly prioritised view of opportunities to further enhance command and control through improved data integration.
- Capability Resilience - MARCOM has developed and adopted the appropriate architecture (policies, procedures, guidelines and ways of working) to strengthen maturity and enable continuous improvement in the areas of data integration.
Your Qualifications and Experience
Essential:
- 5 years experience of successfully delivering business change projects
- Educated to Degree level in relevant field (Business / Computer Science etc) and with 4 years post related experience; or Higher Secondary education and completed advanced vocational training in that discipline leading to a professional qualification or professional accreditation with 5 years post related and 2 years function related experience.
- Demonstrable experience of delivering data integration projects using AI and or Machine Learning Tools e.g. Databricks, Watson, Microsoft Cognitive Toolkit, TensorFlow.
- Demonstrable experience of using mathematical and statistical models to solve business problems.
- Demonstrable experience of applying data science, analytics and data integration tools/programming languages on real-world datasets e.g. Python, R, KNIME, Splunk, Geo data.
Desirable:
- Industry recognised qualification / accreditation in Project Management
- Experience with data visualisation tools e.g. Microsoft Power BI, Spotfire, Tableau
- Experience of briefing and communication analytical products to non-technical staff
- Experience of using big data ecosystems e.g. Hadoop, Spark and/or MapReduce.
- Experience of working in NATO or similar multi-national defence / security sector.
Why work with us?
By joining our organization, you will be part of a committed and diverse multi-national team who share a common desire of safeguarding peace and promoting democratic values for over a billion people. We are committed to fostering a collaborative work environment built on mutual respect and professionalism, where every individual’s work makes a difference and has a meaningful impact on the mission and operation of the Alliance.
How to Apply
To apply for this vacancy, please visit the platform and search for vacancies within HQ MARCOM: information must be included in the application form. Each question should be answered thoroughly. Expressions such as “please see attached CV,” or invitations to follow links to personal webpages, are not acceptable, and will be disregarded. Application form must be filled out in English. Applications are automatically acknowledged within one working day after submission. In the absence of an acknowledgment please make sure the submission process is completed or re-submit the application. Shortlisted candidates invited to the interview phase will be requested to provide, where applicable, copies of Educational and Vocational training certificates.
Supporting Documentation
Where a question relates to qualifications / evidence, please attach relevant documentation to your application. Failure to do so may result in your application not being evaluated. Note: Any documentation submitted in a language other than English must be accompanied by at least an unofficial translation.
Organization: Headquarters Allied Maritime Command (HQ MARCOM)
Schedule: Full-time
Project Manager (Maritime C2 Data Integration) in Northwood employer: NATO-OTAN
At HQ MARCOM, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to contribute to global peace and security while working in a diverse, multi-national team. Our collaborative work culture fosters mutual respect and professionalism, ensuring that every employee's contributions are valued and impactful. With a commitment to employee growth and development, we provide access to advanced training and resources, making this role not just a job, but a meaningful career path in the heart of Northwood, Middlesex.
