Secure Connectivity Program Lead — Project Controls & Strategy

EUROPEAN SPACE AGENCY; Noordwijk; Remote; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The European Space Agency in Noordwijk seeks a Program Control Team Lead for the Secure Connectivity Programme. You will coordinate cost, schedule and resources across the programme, interact with stakeholders inside and outside ESA, and report to the Head of PMSO EU Programmes Office.

A master’s degree with at least five years of relevant experience is required. You will manage procurement, risk, and scheduling, use SAP-based ERP systems, MS Excel and MS Project, and drive continuous

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant domain and at least five years of professional experience.
• Knowledge of budgeting, cost control and resource and activity planning.
• Proven experience in project and risk management, scheduling and procurement processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain programmatic aspects of the Secure Connectivity Programme including cost, schedule, workforce, risks and geographical return.
• Implement planning and control procedures with full visibility through dedicated reporting systems.
• Coordinate risk management and schedule activities; propose mitigations and risk reports.
• Prepare tender documents and participate in evaluation of proposals.
• Prepare information for contract negotiations and support procurement processes.
• Oversee financial implementation and commitments; review deliverables and approvals.
• Provide inputs for periodic reporting to project management, internal and external bodies.
• Contribute to project reviews and ensure changes are formally controlled.
• Interface with industry on programmatic matters and advise on best practices.
• Lead day-to-day coordination of the project controller team; provide guidance.

Skills

Budgeting

Cost control

Resource planning

Risk management

Schedule management

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree

Five years experience

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

ESA-p

Dashboard tools

Job description

The European Space Agency in Noordwijk seeks a Program Control Team Lead for the Secure Connectivity Programme. You will coordinate cost, schedule and resources across the programme, interact with stakeholders inside and outside ESA, and report to the Head of PMSO EU Programmes Office.

A master’s degree with at least five years of relevant experience is required. You will manage procurement, risk, and scheduling, use SAP-based ERP systems, MS Excel and MS Project, and drive continuous