Integrated Operations Programme Controller

Big Science Sweden; Chile; Remote; CLP 7,000,000 - 12,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Big Science Sweden is seeking an Integrated Operations Programme Controller for the La Silla Paranal Observatory. This international role is pivotal in supporting the management of the VLT and ELT operations within an Integrated Operations concept.

The successful candidate's key responsibilities include implementing planning processes, managing budgets, and controlling the project's scheduling and associated risks.

Responsibilities

• Implement programme and project planning and control processes.
• Identify and control details of programme resource budgets.
• Manage programme and project schedules and risks.

Job description

Integrated Operations Programme Controller

Datum: 18 januari, 2026 Tid: 11:59

Placering: ESO

Mer information

For the Director's Office of the La Silla Paranal Observatory, ESO is opening an international position position of Integrated Operations Programme Controller.

In the framework of the development of future site operations the Paranal Observatory is preparing operations of the VLT and the ELT in an Integrated Operations (IOP) concept. The key mission of the selected candidate will be to support the programme management with an effective controlling of the programme's resources and schedule.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The selected candidate will be responsible for the implementation of programme and projects planning and control processes and ensures their effectiveness. S/he will identify and control the details of the programme resource budgets, such as funding resources and programme staffing, as well as the associated programme and projects schedules as well as programme and projects risks.