Pre-Sales Project Manager

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About the role

We're looking for a highly organized and proactive NATO & Defense Pre-Sales Project Manager to orchestrate critical workstreams for strategic sales opportunities within the Public Sector. This role is crucial for ensuring the timely and high-quality delivery of all pre-sales commitments, with a primary focus on NATO and broader Defense initiatives.

• Lead project management for various workstreams associated with ongoing NATO sales opportunities (approximately 60% of time).
• Collaborate closely with the Defense business sales lead to manage pre-sales projects for other Defense opportunities (approximately 30% of time).
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, including tasks, owners, and timelines.
• Run regular cadences to ensure deliverables for these opportunities are completed on time and to the required quality.
• Proactively follow up with individual task owners to track progress.
• Identify and effectively escalate blockers to ensure timely resolution.
• Communicate clear status updates to relevant leadership and stakeholders.
• Establish and maintain a risk register, actively tracking and mitigating potential project risks.
• Engage directly with external partners and customer stakeholders as needed to facilitate project success.

• Overall 5+ years of work experience with Project/Program Management.
• 2+ years Pre-Sales Project Management experience.
• Bachelor's degree in project management, business administration, or a related field.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Optional - proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Asana, etc.).

• Extensive benefits package: Multisport Card, LuxMed medical healthcare including dental care, life insurance, cafeteria benefits;
• Open-minded and multinational environment;
• Opportunity to be part of a global organization focused on development;
• Professional development and clear career path;
• Training & development opportunities including language courses.