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Join the forefront of space safety and sustainability as the Head of Clean Space and ADRIOS Office at ESA
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Salary No salary declared 😔
Location Noordwijk, NL
Expires Expires at anytime
Join the European Space Agency (ESA), a leader in space exploration and innovation, and contribute to the crucial mission of space safety and environmental stewardship. ESA's commitment to diversity and inclusion makes it an outstanding workplace for professionals passionate about space and looking for a dynamic career.
- Lead strategic and technical management of Clean Space initiatives.
- Direct the ADRIOS missions within the Space Safety Programme.
- Oversee project teams and conduct critical negotiations.
- Proven experience in space project management (Phases C/D).
- Strong leadership in team and people management.
- Skilled in negotiation and contract management.
- Excellent organizational and planning abilities.
ESA is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and offers support for individuals with disabilities. Women and underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply.
Under the direct authority of the Head of the Space Safety Programme Office, the Head of the Clean Space and ADRIOS Office is responsible for the strategic and technical management of all Clean Space activities. As Head of the Clean Space and ADRIOS Office, you will be responsible for the management and implementation of the ADRIOS missions within the S2P programme. These responsibilities entail the management of the three associated project teams, with senior-level expertise, and critical negotiations with industry and Member State delegations.
Your tasks and responsibilities will include: reporting to and interfacing with Member State Boards and the Space Safety Programme Manager on all activities of the Clean Space and ADRIOS Office; handling the senior project management and coordination of a team of Project Managers for the ADRIOS missions and Clean Space projects; taking end-to-end responsibility for the procurement and management of the ADRIOS and Clean Space projects towards the stakeholder Boards; handling the senior management of all related industrial contracts, ensuring that they remain within the agreed costs, schedule and industrial return.
You should also have: proven experience in managing space projects in Phases C and D up to and including flight; proven experience in people management, and managing a team of teams; proven experience in leading, motivating and developing a team in a complex project environment; senior-level negotiation skills in large and complex industrial contracts; leadership in driving programmatic and key initiatives and coordination of internal and external stakeholders; excellent delegation, planning and organisational skills; the ability to provide strategic direction to the individuals and teams within the project and to relate team objectives to the overall, evolving organisational goals and context.
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. At the Agency we value diversity, and we welcome people with disabilities. Whenever possible, we seek to accommodate individuals with disabilities by providing the necessary support at the workplace. The Human Resources Department can also provide assistance during the recruitment process.
