Earth Observation Project Manager - Space Mission Lead

EUROPEAN SPACE AGENCY; Noordwijk; Remote; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

European Space Agency (ALTIUS) seeks an experienced project manager to oversee end-to-end technical delivery of the ALTIUS mission. You will coordinate space and ground segment activities, manage contracts, and report progress to ESA authorities and committees, ensuring alignment with cost, schedule, and safety requirements.

The role requires a master’s degree in a relevant field and roughly a decade of professional experience, with strong leadership and communication skills for international

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant scientific or engineering field is required.
• Typically 10 years of relevant professional experience.
• Strong leadership, relationship management and communication skills are essential.
• Ability to identify, assess and manage health and safety risks within the project domain.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end technical management of the ALTIUS project per agreed specs, cost and schedule.
• Manage industrial contracts and interface with industry on project matters.
• Represent the project to ESA authorities and ensure reporting to key bodies and committees.
• Coordinate ALTIUS ESA project teams with internal directorates to ensure information availability and accountability.

Skills

Space systems knowledge

PA standards knowledge

Space project experience

Cost and schedule management

Procurement processes

Risk management

Leadership and team management

Communication with authorities

Education

Master's degree in a relevant scientific or engineering field

Job description

European Space Agency (ALTIUS) seeks an experienced project manager to oversee end-to-end technical delivery of the ALTIUS mission. You will coordinate space and ground segment activities, manage contracts, and report progress to ESA authorities and committees, ensuring alignment with cost, schedule, and safety requirements.

The role requires a master’s degree in a relevant field and roughly a decade of professional experience, with strong leadership and communication skills for international