Secure Connectivity Program Lead – Project Control

EUROPEAN SPACE AGENCY; Noordwijk; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

European Space Agency is seeking a Business Unit Control and Programme Support Office Team Lead for Secure Connectivity within the Directorate of Resilience, Navigation and Connectivity. You will manage project control, planning, cost, schedule and risk for major programmes, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.

The role requires a master’s degree and at least five years of relevant experience, plus strong leadership, analytical and reporting skills in a diverse international

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant domain and at least five years of professional experience.
• Experience as a controller at agency or industry level is advantageous.
• Knowledge of project management and risk management principles with ability to apply them.
• Proficiency with ESA-p, Excel and Project and familiarity with ERP systems.
• Experience with European Commission projects is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, develop and maintain programmatic aspects of the Secure Connectivity Programme, including cost, schedule, workforce, risks and geographical return.
• Implement and operate planning and control procedures with regular reporting.
• Coordinate risk management and schedule activities and prepare risk reports.
• Prepare tender documents and participate in procurement evaluations.
• Oversee financial implementation and reporting to management and stakeholders.
• Lead day-to-day coordination of a team of project controllers and PM support.

Skills

Budgeting and cost control

Risk management

Project control

Stakeholder interaction

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in a relevant domain

Tools

ESA-p

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

SAP-based ERP systems

Job description

European Space Agency is seeking a Business Unit Control and Programme Support Office Team Lead for Secure Connectivity within the Directorate of Resilience, Navigation and Connectivity. You will manage project control, planning, cost, schedule and risk for major programmes, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.

The role requires a master’s degree and at least five years of relevant experience, plus strong leadership, analytical and reporting skills in a diverse international