Project Manager (Brussels, Belgium) at GEOSPATIAL CONSULTING GROUP INTERNATIONAL LLC – Brussels, Ontario

Work Location: Onsite (NATO HQ) Brussels, Belgium

Reporting Hours: Central European Business Hours

Clearance: DoD Secret or NATO Secret

Travel: Occasional travel within NATO Countries

Applications will not be considered after April 1st.

At geocgi we pride ourselves on not losing our focus. We started out and remain GIS experts (or geeks. . . depending on your perspective). Since 2006, we’ve evolved into a world-class and world-wide service provider of multiple disciplines. We are a talented, hardworking group that share values and characteristics that drive client, professional, and personal success. Geocgi is looking for a Data Project Manager to support NATO’s Cyber and Digital Transformation (CDT) Division in Brussels, Belgium. This role will help drive NATO’s transition to a data-driven organization, supporting enterprise data strategy, governance, and data-sharing initiatives across a complex, multinational environment. This is a unique opportunity to shape how data is managed, shared, and leveraged across NATO to enable advanced analytics, AI, and mission-critical decision-making. This opportunity requires a relocation to Brussels, Belgium.

Key Responsibilities:

Coordinate enterprise-level data-sharing initiatives, including federated data ecosystems and data catalog efforts

Support development and execution of NATO’s data governance framework (people, process, and technology)

Maintain and evolve a Data Strategy Roadmap, including architectures, use cases, and milestones

Provide data advisory support across initiatives such as data platforms, data catalogs, and data mesh approaches

Gather requirements, document insights, and align technical and operational data strategies

Lead project planning and execution, including timelines, resources, and deliverables

Manage stakeholder engagement across technical teams, leadership, and external partners

Identify risks, develop mitigation strategies, and ensure alignment with enterprise goals

Facilitate workshops and collaboration sessions to solve complex data challenges

As a candidate supporting NATO:

Health and Social Insurance: Coverage through mandatory contributions to the national social security system, including health insurance, pension, unemployment, and family allowance benefits.

Paid Leave Entitlements: Statutory annual leave, sick leave, and other types of leave as provided under applicable labor laws.

The following are requirements of the Data Project Manager:

U.S. Citizen and Active U.S. Passport.

Active DoD Secret Clearance or NATO Secret Clearance.

5 years of experience with a Bachelor’s degree in Geography, GIS, Computer Science, Engineering,

or related field; or 3 years of experience with a Master’s degree; or 2 years of experience with a PhD.

5+ years of experience in digital transformation, with a focus on:

Data Governance

Data Management

Data Engineering and/or Data Visualization

Proven experience delivering data-focused projects within large, complex organizations

Strong project management and stakeholder coordination skills.

Excellent communication skills (written and verbal, English)

The following are preferred of the Data Project Manager:

Experience working in NATO or similar multinational environments

Familiarity with data platforms, data catalogs, and data-sharing ecosystems

Experience with cloud platforms (commercial or on-prem)

Knowledge of enterprise frameworks (TOGAF, ITIL, COBIT)

Understanding of modern data architectures (e.g., data mesh)

The annual base salary range for this position is anticipated to be $140,000 – $165,000 USD. The listed salary range represents our good faith estimate for this position. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Geocgi considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s education & work experience, training & certifications, and key skills as well as market and business considerations at the time of the offer.

Please visit our website and careers page at: www.geocgi.com to apply. Geocgi provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.