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Join the European Space Agency to shape the future of global space capabilities as an IPMA Senior Manager.
Overview
Salary
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Location
Noordwijk, NL
Expires
Expires at anytime
Organisation Summary
The European Space Agency (ESA) is an exciting international organisation embarked on a mission to shape Europe's development in space and ensure that these investments continue to benefit global citizens. Working with 22 member states, ESA plays a prominent role in developing Earth's space capabilities.
Role Summary
- Join the Independent Programme Management Authority (IPMA) within the inspector general's office
- Improve and enhance project execution methodologies across the agency, ensuring projects achieve quality targets, are delivered on time and within budget constraints
Role Requirements
- Must have a master's degree in engineering and/or management
- A minimum of eight years of proven experience as a project manager in space systems and payload fields is required
- Strong leadership skills, ability to engage in ad hoc reviews, experience in managing complex projects and effective communication skills are ideal
Application Process Details
- Applicants must be eligible to access technology and hardware under European and US export control regulations
- Candidates may be required to undergo selection tests during the recruitment process
- Successful candidates need to pass basic screening before appointment, conducted by an external background screening service, in compliance with ESA's security procedures.
Organisation: The European Space Agency (ESA) is an international organisation with 22 Member States. Our 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.
The Role: As an IPMA Senior Manager, you will be part of the Independent Programme Management Authority (IPMA) in the Inspector General’s Office, Director General’s Services. Your main role will be to overhaul and enhance project execution practices across the Agency, ensuring projects are completed in accordance with quality targets, on time and within budget.
Job Requirements: You must have a master's degree in engineering and/or management. You must have a senior profile with at least eight years of proven experience as project manager in the space systems and payload domains. Ideally, you will have strong leadership capabilities, flexibility to engage with ad hoc reviews, a track record of managing complex projects, and effective communication and facilitation skills.
Benefits: This post is classified A4 on the Coordinated Organisations’ salary scale with some possibility of being upgraded to A5 after one year were your performance to be judged to be excellent.
Application Details: Applicants must be eligible to access technology and hardware which is subject to European and US export control regulations. During the recruitment process, the Agency may request applicants to undergo selection tests. Additionally, successful candidates will need to undergo basic screening before appointment, which will be conducted by an external background screening service, in compliance with the European Space Agency's security procedures.
Additional Information: ESA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. We therefore welcome applications from all qualified candidates irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, beliefs, age, disability or other characteristics. Applications from women are encouraged.
