Director, Earth Observation Projects

EUROPEAN SPACE AGENCY; Noordwijk; Sur place; EUR 120 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

European Space Agency in the Netherlands seeks a Head of the Earth Observation Projects Department to lead the design, development and management of ESA Earth observation missions up to launch and in-orbit verification. You will direct project teams, oversee schedule and cost frameworks, and liaise with industry, Member States and partners.

You will manage managers, drive performance, and shape long-term departmental strategy while collaborating across ESA directorates to advance future missions

Qualifications

• Master's in engineering or physics is required for this post.
• 15 years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience managing managers and a large entity encompassing several teams.

Responsabilités

• Lead the design and implementation of the space segment for ESA Earth observation missions up to launch and in-orbit commissioning.
• Direct planning, distribution and monitoring of projects.
• Ensure the approved mission requirements are implemented within schedule and cost at completion.
• Interface with industry, member States and partner organisations on technical and programmatic issues.
• Identify, assess, manage and report health and safety risks in area of responsibility.

Connaissances

Leadership

Project management

People management

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

International experience

Formation

Master's in engineering or physics

Description du poste

European Space Agency in the Netherlands seeks a Head of the Earth Observation Projects Department to lead the design, development and management of ESA Earth observation missions up to launch and in-orbit verification. You will direct project teams, oversee schedule and cost frameworks, and liaise with industry, Member States and partners.

You will manage managers, drive performance, and shape long-term departmental strategy while collaborating across ESA directorates to advance future missions