Chief Product Strategy Officer

ph3Primary Location /h3 pBelgium-Brussels /p h3NATO Body /h3 pNATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA) /p h3Schedule /h3 pFull-time /p h3Application Deadline /h3 p05-Aug-2026, 11:59:00 PM /p h3Salary (Pay Basis) /h3 p13,206.07 /p h3Grade /h3 pNATO Grade G23 /p h3Who We Are /h3 pThe NCIA exists for one reason: to ensure the Alliance can communicate securely and reliably, whether in critical political consultations or during complex military operations. We are a key enabler of NATO’s core mission to keep one billion people safe. /p pOur technology and cyber experts power NATO’s digital capabilities. From data-driven decision making and secure networks to resilient operations and mission execution across land, air, sea, cyber and space domains. /p pOur people make this mission possible. Join a team of 3500 civilian and military staff across 30 locations throughout Europe, North America and Asia. /p h3The Role Impact /h3 pAs Chief Product Strategy Officer, you will play a central role in shaping how NATO’s future digital and operational capabilities are designed, developed, and delivered. /p pThis is a critical executive leadership role at the intersection of technology, strategy, and delivery. You will act as the NCIA’s technical design authority and Product Executive, ensuring that capability decisions are grounded in a coherent enterprise architecture, informed by market and technology insights, and aligned with long-term NATO priorities. /p pBy driving product strategy, portfolio management, and innovation, you will ensure the NCIA invests in the right capabilities, at the right time, in a way that is scalable, secure, and sustainable. As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, you will influence enterprise-wide strategy and help position the NCIA to meet the challenges of an increasingly complex and rapidly evolving security environment. /p h3What You’ll Do /h3 ul liEmbody and role model the NCIA culture principles of Customer First, Together and Impact /li liLead with the customer at the center of every decision, build bridges across organizational pillars and drive delivery with the ownership and pace the mission demands /li liBuild and lead a cohesive, multicultural and multidisciplinary team, promoting excellence, the highest professional standards and inspiring work environments that enable managers and staff to develop their full potential /li liDefine and govern the enterprise capability model, ensuring alignment between strategy, products, and services /li liLead the product and service portfolio, driving strategic direction, performance, and lifecycle management /li liTranslate technology, market, and customer insights into product strategy and innovation priorities /li liDrive portfolio prioritization, investment decisions, and value realization across the NCIA /li liEnsure products and services are secure-by-design, scalable, and outcome-focused /li liOversee the development of product initiatives from concept through delivery and operational transition /li liPromote continuous improvement through performance data, customer feedback, and operational insights /li liFoster a culture of innovation, product excellence, and enterprise-wide collaboration /li /ul pFor a full list of duties, please review the

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on theNCIAcareer site. /p h3Who You Are /h3 ul liA senior executive leader with 15+ years (holding a Master’s degree) or 20+ years (holding a Bachelor’s degree) of relevant experience in complex technical organizations /li liProven experience leading large, multidisciplinary product organizations (100+ staff across product, design, and analytics) /li liA strong track record of defining and executing enterprise product strategies aligned to organizational goals /li liDemonstrated success driving product-led transformation and shifting to modern product operating models /li liExpertise in portfolio management, balancing innovation, technical debt, and operational stability /li liDeep experience designing and implementing product operating models at scale /li liStrong understanding of enterprise governance, prioritization, and funding frameworks /li liExperience integrating product strategy with engineering, architecture, and cybersecurity disciplines /li liSolid knowledge of modern digital technologies, including: /li liCloud platforms /li liData and analytics ecosystems /li liAPI and platform-based architectures /li liExperience working with CIO-level functions on enterprise technology strategy /li liStrong understanding of commercial frameworks and procurement processes /li liExcellent communication and influencing skills, with experience in senior and political environments /li liProven experience in managing large, diverse and multidisciplinary teams, successfully employing modern, inspirational leadership practices /li /ul pIf you are a strategic technology and product leader who thrives in complex environments and is passionate about shaping future capabilities at