Lead Project Manager – Copernicus LSTM Space Segment

EUROPEAN SPACE AGENCY; Netherlands; Remote; EUR 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

European Space Agency in Noordwijk, Netherlands, is seeking a Project Manager for the Copernicus Land Surface Temperature Monitoring project within the Copernicus Space Segment. You will lead end-to-end procurement, technical management, and reporting to ESA authorities to ensure delivery within cost and schedule.

The role requires a master’s degree in a scientific/engineering field and 10 years of relevant experience, or a bachelor’s with four additional years.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a scientific/engineering domain is required.
• 10 years of relevant professional experience, or a Bachelor’s degree with 4 extra years.
• Proven leadership and team management in complex projects.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end procurement and technical management of the LSTM project within cost/schedule.
• Manage industrial contracts and interface with industry on project matters.
• Represent the project to ESA technical authorities and external bodies.
• Lead the project team and coordinate support across Directorates.
• Identify, assess, and report health and safety risks in the area.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Risk management

Strategic direction

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in scientific/engineering domain

Bachelor’s degree + 4 years experience

Job description

European Space Agency in Noordwijk, Netherlands, is seeking a Project Manager for the Copernicus Land Surface Temperature Monitoring project within the Copernicus Space Segment. You will lead end-to-end procurement, technical management, and reporting to ESA authorities to ensure delivery within cost and schedule.

The role requires a master’s degree in a scientific/engineering field and 10 years of relevant experience, or a bachelor’s with four additional years.