Astris Project Manager: Space Systems Lead

European Space Agency - ESA; Paris; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global exposure

Job summary

European Space Agency in Paris leads the ASTRIS project within the Ariane Programme and Directorate of Space Transportation. The role covers technical and programmatic execution, budget oversight, and coordination with TEC and national partners to ensure successful development and exploitation planning.

You will manage a diverse team, liaising with stakeholders, preparing plans and reports, and driving risk management and contractual activities across the project lifecycle in a dynamic,

Qualifications

• Master's degree in aerospace engineering with focus on space systems and technologies.
• 10 years of relevant professional experience.
• Direct experience in the development of space programmes.
• Proven experience leading and developing a project team.
• Ability to provide strategic direction and drive performance.
• Excellent leadership, relationship management and communication skills.
• Mobility and international experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Manage technical and programmatic implementation of the ASTRIS development, incl. space and ground control segments.
• Prepare exploitation organization and mission readiness.
• Prepare statements of works, RFQs, evaluate offers and negotiate procurement.
• Interface with industry and manage project contracts.
• Lead Astris team with TEC support and external partners.
• Prepare project plans and organise integrated reviews.
• Manage overall programme budget.
• Weekly status reporting to line management.
• Prepare documents for programme board interfacing.

Skills

Project management techniques

Cost & schedule knowledge

ESA development processes

Space systems design & testing

Interfaces with external partners

PA standards & risk management

Leadership & communication

Education

Master's degree in aerospace engineering

Job description

European Space Agency in Paris leads the ASTRIS project within the Ariane Programme and Directorate of Space Transportation. The role covers technical and programmatic execution, budget oversight, and coordination with TEC and national partners to ensure successful development and exploitation planning.

You will manage a diverse team, liaising with stakeholders, preparing plans and reports, and driving risk management and contractual activities across the project lifecycle in a dynamic,