Space Programme Manager

About the role

Spektrum supports apex purchasers and their Tier 1 supplier ecosystem with specialist services, and we are looking for personnel to join our team and support key client projects, specifically with the Allied Command Transformation (ACT), NATO’s leading agent for change.

Responsibilities

The program Capability Development & Management Support (CDMS) DCOS Capability Development (CAPDEV) requires support in various areas, including:

• Supporting the ACT Space Branch PMT in the delivery, synchronization, and implementation of the NATO Space Capability Programme (CPP) across all tranches and associated projects
• Coordinating programme execution activities between HQ SACT, SHAPE, AIRCOM Space Theatre Component (STC), NCIA, NSPA, nations and commercial partners
• Supporting the development, refinement, and implementation of programme artefacts, including project proposals, implementation plans, programme reviews, risk registers, dashboards, and capability roadmaps
• Supporting the synchronization of Operational Space Support (OSS), Space Domain Awareness (SDA) and Space Domain Coordination (SDC) capabilities and associated dependencies
• Contribute to programme governance activities, PMT meetings, Bi-SC coordination mechanisms, and senior leader engagements
• Supporting the identification, analysis and mitigation of programme risks, interdependencies, and critical paths across all space projects
• Supporting experimentation, wargaming, operational demonstrations and exercises, including Arctic Sentry, Cosmic Sentinel, and/or related activities
• Coordinating with NCIA Architects PMT SMEs, and national experts to maintain programme coherence and support architecture development and analysis of alternatives
• Supporting engagement with industry and commercial space actors in support of NATO Commercial Space Strategy implementation
• Producing reports, briefings, and recommendations for ACT Space Branch leadership

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience within NATO capability development, programme management, or defence acquisition
• Demonstrated knowledge of NATO Space policy, CPP governance and PMT processes
• Minimum 3 years operational knowledge of C2 systems within the last 10 years either as a military officer or as a civilian
• Minimum 3 years in the last 10 years a sound knowledge of Capability Development and Management processes in the C2 area
• Experience supporting multinational programmes and senior-level governance bodies
• Programme and Project Management experience in the past 10 years within a complex and dynamic programme environment
• Working knowledge of Configuration Management methods and practices
• Working knowledge of Capability Architectures
• Experience with IBM Rational DOORS or equivalent (certificates required)

Qualifications

A University/Bachelor’s degree in Science is required.

Skills

Advanced Proficiency in English is necessary.

Benefits and Work Details

The working location is Norfolk, VA, USA, with a requirement to travel to meetings and conferences both within and outside NATO’s boundaries for up to 30 days per year. The contract duration is from January 2026 to December 2030, and a valid National or NATO Secret personal security clearance is required.