Vega E Project Manager

Vacancy in the Directorate of Space Transportation.

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.

This post is classified A5 on the Coordinated Organisations’ salary scale .

Location
ESRIN, Frascati, Italy

Description

Vega-E Project Manager, Flight Programmes, Directorate of Space Transportation

Under the authority of the Head of Flight Programmes, you will be responsible for the technical and programmatic implementation of the Vega-E development.

Duties

Your tasks and responsibilities will include:

• managing the technical and programmatic implementation of the Vega-E development;
• conducting negotiations related to procurement in your area of responsibility;
• interfacing with industry for the implementation of the project’s activities;
• preparing the relevant project plans and supporting the integrated project reviews;
• capitalising on the experience gained through a lessons learned approach that is consistent with the knowledge management process within the Directorate;
• systematic and exhaustive reporting of the status and criticalities of the activities in your domain of responsibility for:
  • weekly management meetings with line management;
  • reporting meetings with upper management;
  • status reports to the Programme Board.

You will be assisted by a Project Team under your direct responsibility, and will receive engineering, PA, safety, procurement and project control support from the Vega and Space Rider Integrated Project Team.

Technical competencies

Knowledge of project management techniques

Knowledge of cost and schedule aspects related to area of responsibility

Knowledge of ESA’s development, verification and procurement processes

Background in the design, development, assembly, integration, testing and acceptance of systems for space transportation applications

Knowledge of other technical domains with interfaces to own area of responsibility

Knowledge of Space system development and PA standards

Knowledge of project risk management processes

Behavioural competencies

Result Orientation
Operational Efficiency
Fostering Cooperation
Relationship Management
Continuous Improvement
Forward Thinking

Education

A master’s degree in aerospace engineering is required for this post with focus on launch systems and technologies.

Additional requirements

Direct experience in the development of VEGA-related products.

You should further have:

• proven experience of leading, motivating and developing a team of development engineers in the launchers area;
• the ability to provide strategic direction to the individuals and teams within the Department of Flight Programs and to relate team objectives to the overall, evolving organisational goals and context;
• the ability to drive performance and foster cooperation within and across teams throughout the organisation;
• demonstrated excellent leadership, relationship management and communication skills, both oral and written;
• a proven track record of representing the Agency’s interests to external interfaces;
• excellent cognitive, analytical, delegation, planning and organisational skills;
• the ability to anticipate problems, solve complex issues and relate situations to their context;
• the ability to reach solution-oriented, pragmatic and timely decisions of a high standard and with integrity as well as to support others (team members, upper management, other stakeholders) in this process.

People management experience is an asset, as is international experience, i.e. outside your home country, as well as experience in diverse functional areas relevant to ESA activities.

Other Information

For behavioural competencies expected from ESA staff in general, please refer to the ESA Competency Framework.

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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.

Applicants must be eligible to access technology and hardware which is subject to European and US export control regulations.
Applicants must be eligible for security clearance by their national security administrations.

The Agency may require applicants to undergo selection tests. 

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. If you would like to discuss this further please contact us at [email protected] .

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Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States: Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania,  Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Canada, Latvia, Lithuania, Slovakia and Slovenia.

According to the ESA Convention, the recruitment of staff must take into account an adequate distribution of posts among nationals of the ESA Member States*. When short-listing for an interview, priority will first be given to internal candidates and secondly to external candidates from under-represented Member States *.

In accordance with the European Space Agency’s security procedures and as part of the selection process, successful candidates will be required to undergo basic screening before appointment conducted by an external background screening service. 

*Member States, Associate Members or Cooperating States.