Lead Space Systems Program Manager

EUROPEAN SPACE AGENCY; Noordwijk; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

European Space Agency in the Netherlands seeks an experienced project manager to lead the ADRIOS/CAT program across space and ground segments. You will oversee end-to-end procurement, contract management, and reviews, ensuring alignment with technical and programmatic requirements, costs, and schedules.

With a strong engineering background and ~10 years of relevant experience, you will drive risk mitigation, coordinate with ESA governance bodies, and lead a multinational project team in a

Qualifications

• Master's degree in engineering with around 10 years of relevant professional experience.
• Proven hands-on experience in spacecraft Phase B2/C/D/E and systems engineering.
• Experience implementing small missions with tight schedules and cost constraints.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management abilities.
• Knowledge of ECSS tailoring and procurement processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage Phase B2/C/D/E CAT project end-to-end, including space and ground segments.
• Lead procurement, contract negotiations, and reviews with the integrity of cost, schedule and performance.
• Plan and control project cost, schedule, and risks; coordinate with ESA Programme Boards.
• Coordinate the CAT ESA Project Team and interfaces with member states and external industry.
• Provide direction and ensure timely decision-making and issue escalation.

Job description

European Space Agency in the Netherlands seeks an experienced project manager to lead the ADRIOS/CAT program across space and ground segments. You will oversee end-to-end procurement, contract management, and reviews, ensuring alignment with technical and programmatic requirements, costs, and schedules.

With a strong engineering background and ~10 years of relevant experience, you will drive risk mitigation, coordinate with ESA governance bodies, and lead a multinational project team in a