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Exciting opportunity to lead business control and management support in the exploration of space at ESA
Overview
Salary
No salary declared 😔
Location
Porz-Wahn, DE
Expires
Expires at anytime
Organisation Summary
Join the Directorate of Human and Robotic Exploration Programmes at ESA, an organization dedicated to exploring spaces where humans are currently living and those they will inhabit in the future for various purposes such as scientific research, economic development, and public inspiration.
Role Summary
- Provide central programme management support functions.
- Maintain and control planning for all financial resources, procurement plans, workforce, and schedule.
- Support various functions including project control, inventory, logistics, IT, documentation configuration management, financial accounting, and administration.
- Act as Senior Financial Controller for the Directorate, establishing and maintaining the programme's financial Long-Term Plan.
Role Requirements
- Must possess a master's degree in a relevant field.
- Should have an extensive record of accomplishments in space-related business control, particularly in financial accounting.
- Experience in the operational activity of a programme directorate or similar structure is required.
- Effective leadership skills and resource management experience are a must.
The Directorate of Human and Robotic Exploration Programmes (D/HRE) at ESA is dedicated to exploring space destinations where humans are already living and working or will in the future for scientific research, economic development, international cooperation, and public inspiration. As the Business Control and Management Support Group Leader, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the effective implementation of the Directorate's activities by providing management support and overseeing the Directorate's overall resource planning, controlling, and reporting.
The role: You will provide central programme management support functions, maintain and control planning for all activities related to financial resources, procurement plans, workforce, and schedule. Additionally, you will support project control, inventory, logistics, IT, documentation configuration management, financial accounting, and administration functions. You will also act as Senior Financial Controller for the Directorate, establishing and maintaining the programme's financial Long-Term Plan, monitoring project costs, and performing workforce planning and resource management.
Job requirements: A master's degree in a relevant domain is required. You should have an extensive record of accomplishments in space-related business control, particularly in financial accounting, and experience in the operational activity of a programme directorate or similar structure. Leadership skills, the ability to foster effective collaboration, and experience in managing resources are essential.
Benefits: ESA offers a dynamic and international working environment with opportunities for professional growth and development. Mobility opportunities may be offered as part of your career evolution at ESA, starting after approximately five years in this role.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusiveness: ESA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. Applications are welcomed from all qualified candidates irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religious beliefs, age, disability, or other characteristics.
