ALTIUS Space Project Lead — End-to-End Delivery

European Space Agency - ESA; Noordwijk; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

European Space Agency (ESA) seeks an ALTIUS Project Manager to lead an Earth Watch mission at ESTEC, Noordwijk. You will drive end-to-end project execution, oversee industrial contracts, and report progress to ESA authorities, coordinating teams across multiple departments to ensure timely, within-budget delivery.

The role requires a Master’s degree with about 10 years in space projects, strong leadership, risk and health/safety oversight, and excellent stakeholder management in a complex,

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant scientific or engineering field with about 10 years of experience.
• Experience leading complex space projects and managing contracts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end ALTIUS project management within cost and schedule constraints.
• Manage industrial contracts and interface with industry on project matters.
• Represent project to ESA authorities and reporting structures.
• Lead ESA project teams across departments to ensure info flow and performance.

Skills

Technical management

Contract management

Risk management

Stakeholder liaison

Project leadership

Education

Master's degree

Tools

MS Project

Earned Value Management

Job description

European Space Agency (ESA) seeks an ALTIUS Project Manager to lead an Earth Watch mission at ESTEC, Noordwijk. You will drive end-to-end project execution, oversee industrial contracts, and report progress to ESA authorities, coordinating teams across multiple departments to ensure timely, within-budget delivery.

The role requires a Master’s degree with about 10 years in space projects, strong leadership, risk and health/safety oversight, and excellent stakeholder management in a complex,