PMSO Team Lead for Secure Connectivity

Job Posting Organization:
The European Space Agency (ESA) is an intergovernmental organization dedicated to the exploration of space. Established in 1975, ESA has grown to include 22 member states and employs over 2,200 staff across various locations in Europe. The agency's mission is to shape the development of Europe's space capability and ensure that investment in space continues to deliver benefits to the citizens of Europe and the world. ESA operates in multiple countries, focusing on various programs including Earth observation, human spaceflight, and satellite navigation, among others.

Job Overview:
The PMSO Team Lead for Secure Connectivity will play a pivotal role within the PMSO RNC EU Programmes Office, which is part of the Directorate of Controlling, Finance and Operational Procurement. This position is responsible for overseeing project planning and control, as well as providing management support for the Secure Connectivity Programme. The role requires extensive interaction with stakeholders both within ESA and externally, facilitating programmatic decision-making and ensuring effective resource management. The successful candidate will work closely with Secure Connectivity managers and contribute to the implementation of projects, reporting directly to the Head of the PMSO RNC EU Programmes Office. This position is crucial for maintaining the integrity of the program's cost, schedule, and risk management processes, and for ensuring that all project activities align with ESA's strategic objectives.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of the PMSO Team Lead for Secure Connectivity include: preparing, developing, and maintaining the overall programmatic aspects of the Secure Connectivity Programme; implementing planning and control procedures to ensure visibility of the programme’s progress; coordinating risk management and schedule activities; preparing tender documents and participating in proposal evaluations; overseeing financial implementation and managing deliverables; providing inputs for periodic reporting; contributing to project reviews; ensuring formal control of project changes; interfacing with industry on programmatic matters; leading a team of project controllers; and supporting the BUC & PMSO in introducing uniform procedures for project management.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a master’s degree in a relevant domain and have a minimum of five years of relevant professional experience. Professional experience as a controller, preferably at an agency or industry level, is advantageous. Knowledge of space systems architecture is considered an asset. Candidates should have substantial experience in project management and risk management principles, advanced business/project control techniques, and experience in preparing and negotiating major industrial procurements. Familiarity with European Commission projects is also beneficial.

Educational Background:
A master’s degree in a relevant field is required for this position. This educational background should provide the candidate with a solid foundation in project management, finance, and operational procurement, which are critical for the role.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of five years of relevant professional experience. Candidates with experience in project control and management support, particularly in the context of space programs or similar high-stakes environments, will be preferred. Experience with European Commission projects and knowledge of ESA/EU procurement regulations will be considered an asset.

Languages:
The working languages of ESA are English and French. A good command of one of these languages is mandatory, while knowledge of another Member State language would be considered an asset. This linguistic capability is essential for effective communication within the diverse and international team environment at ESA.

Additional Notes:
The position is a four-year appointment, extendable to indefinite, and falls within the grade band A2 - A

• Recruitment will be conducted within this grade band, but candidates with less than four years of relevant experience may be considered for a lower grade. Applicants must be eligible to access information subject to European or US export control regulations and must be able to acquire security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security-clearance" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security clearance. The recruitment process may include selection tests, and successful candidates will undergo basic screening before appointment. ESA is committed to diversity and inclusiveness, welcoming applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religious beliefs, age, disability, or other characteristics.