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Exciting opportunity to shape the future of space exploration with the European Space Agency as Director of Operations
Overview
Salary
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Location
Darmstadt, DE
Expires
Expires at anytime
The European Space Agency (ESA) serves as Europe's portal to outer space, developing the region's celestial capabilities and ensuring the continuous return of investments in space activities for the benefits of European and global citizens. With a considerable budget and an impressive workforce, ESA remains a formidable player in the space industry.
Role Summary:
- Contribute to ESA-wide management as a member of the ESA Executive Board.
- Support the Director General in bearing out ESA's overall objectives.
- Manage relations with the administrative authorities of the host country.
- Oversee on-site health, safety, environmental, and security provisions.
Role Requirements:
- A comprehensive understanding and experience in space operations, alongside experience in collaborating with partner institutions and the industry.
- Over a decade of experience in senior management positions at executive level, preferably in an international environment.
- Proven experience in business management, such as the ability to develop innovative strategies to increase operational efficiency.
- Eligibility to acquire security clearance by their national security administrations.
- Fluency in either English or French; knowledge of another Member State language would be an asset.
Application Process Details:
- Successful candidates will undergo basic screening before appointment.
The European Space Agency (ESA) is Europe's gateway to space. 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. With an annual budget of 7.7 billion Euro and a workforce of about 6449 comprising staff and contractors, we are a significant player in the space industry.
The role of Director of Operations is a key position within our organization. Reporting to the Director General, you will be responsible for contributing to ESA-wide management as a member of the ESA Executive Board, supporting the Director General in his responsibilities in the pursuit of ESA's overall objectives, fostering efficiency, and ensuring compliance with the applicable regulatory framework. You will also be responsible for relations with the administrative authorities of the host country, for on-site health, safety, environmental, and security provisions.
Job requirements include in-depth knowledge of and experience in the space operations field, including close cooperation with partner organisations and industry. More than 10 years' experience in senior management positions at executive level and in the management of teams and programmes of significant size in terms of budget and human resources, preferably in an international context. Proven experience in business management, e.g. ability to develop innovative strategies to increase operational efficiency, being open to disruptive innovation and new concepts and strategies.
We offer a diverse, equitable and inclusive working environment. We are 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, religious beliefs, age, disability or other characteristics.
Applicants must be eligible to acquire the security clearance by their national security administrations. Successful candidates will be required to undergo basic screening before appointment.
The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these is required. Knowledge of another Member State language would be an asset.
