Space Systems Programme Lead & Product Owner

Global Roles; Brussel Hoofdstad; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Roles is seeking a Programme Coordinator to guide the transition of the Strategic Space Situational Awareness System (3SAS) through the operating and maintenance phase. You will chair the Steering Group, advise on budget and implementation, and act as product owner to align technology with business needs.

You will prepare documentation, coordinate meetings, and maintain project reports while ensuring policy compliance and strong risk management.

Qualifications

• University degree in Information Systems, Computer Science or related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in organizing multi-year projects in International Organizations.
• Experience in ICT-related procurement processes, software development/maintenance and/or system integration.
• Knowledge of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
• NATO language requirements: English and French at Advanced and Elementary levels respectively.
• Experience in preparing reports, meeting notes, presentations and structured documentation is a plus.
• Geospatial systems or space-domain technologies knowledge is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee transition and governance of changes to the 3SAS Programme during operating and maintenance.
• Coordinate Steering Group activities and advise on budget and implementation.
• Act as product owner and manage relationships between technology and business at project level.
• Prepare project documentation in coordination with staff and IS stakeholders.
• Organize and run project staff, client, and supplier meetings.
• Produce and maintain oversight on all required project documentation and reports.
• Ensure applications comply with relevant policies and procedures with information security in mind.
• Liaise with NATO partners and external stakeholders; deliver clear presentations.

Skills

Project management

ICT procurement

Software development

Software maintenance

System integration

SDLC

Report preparation

Meeting documentation

Presentation prep

Website development

IT infrastructure

Geospatial systems

Space-domain tech

Budget management

Product ownership

Education

University degree in Information Systems or Computer Science

Job description

Global Roles is seeking a Programme Coordinator to guide the transition of the Strategic Space Situational Awareness System (3SAS) through the operating and maintenance phase. You will chair the Steering Group, advise on budget and implementation, and act as product owner to align technology with business needs.

You will prepare documentation, coordinate meetings, and maintain project reports while ensuring policy compliance and strong risk management.