Head of Infrastructure and Value Chain Project Control Section
Paris, FR
Location
ESA Headquarters, Paris, France
Description
Head of the Infrastructure and Value Chain Project Control Section, Operating Planning and BUC Office, Directorate of Space Transportation.
Under the direct authority of the Head of Operating Planning and BUC Office, the Head of the Infrastructure and Value Chain Project Control Section (STS-BI) will be responsible for the project control and management support activities undertaken in support of Infrastructure and Value Chain (STS-I) within the Directorate of Space Transportation.
The Head of the Infrastructure and Value Chain Project Control Section (STS-BI) supports the Head of Infrastructure and Value Chain in the management of programme and project activities relating to cost, schedule, risk and other controlling activities.
Duties
You will lead the team of project controllers in the Infrastructure and Value Chain Project Control Section (STS-BI), providing project control and management support to all programmes, projects and activities of Infrastructure and Value Chain (STS-I) to enable on-time, at-cost and quality project delivery, including:
- implementing and operating planning and control procedures to provide full visibility over all activities relating to Infrastructure and Value Chain (STS-I), while ensuring compliance with ESA requirements for management reporting on cost, schedule, finance, workforce and industrial return;
- preparing, developing, maintaining, and reporting the project cost at completion (CaC), including annual commitment, cost and cash plans, multi-year procurement plans and workforce planning, as well as the associated reporting of activities;
- coordinating and implementing risk management and related risk reporting, in accordance with the Agency’s Risk Management Policy;
- monitoring industry compliance with established formal requirements for management, costs, schedule, risks, industrial return and reporting, including deviations from plans and trends;
- maintaining project schedules and milestone trends, including risk-adjusted schedules;
- monitoring financial commitments for compliance with budgetary provisions and financial regulations;
- monitoring ESA-internal expenditure, including recharges and support services;
- coordinating the financial, accounting and fixed asset management activities of the projects and ensuring IPSAS compliance;
- tracking industrial return information for both reporting and forecasting;
- coordinating the preparation of project plans and supporting the related independent assessment and project reviews (IPRevs);
- participating, on behalf of the Operating Planning and BUC Office, in Agency-wide working groups, if and when required;
- managing the STS-BI workforce and ensuring its professional competencies are maintained and enhanced;
- assisting the Operating Planning and BUC Office in operating and, where needed, introducing uniform procedures for the management and control of all project matters;
- supporting the Operating Planning and BUC Office in the transversal controlling functions allocated to the STS-BI Section.
You will also be responsible for identifying, assessing, managing and reporting the health and safety risks in your area of responsibility.
Technical competencies
Behavioural competencies
Result Orientation
Operational Efficiency
Fostering Cooperation
Relationship Management
Continuous Improvement
Forward Thinking
For more information, please refer to ESA Core Behavioural Competencies guidebook.
Education
A master's in engineering or business administration is required for this post.
Additional requirements
- Extensive experience in programme and project controlling, including risk management and reporting;
- The potential to manage individuals or a team in a project setting;
- The ability to organise their activities and ensure a motivating work environment;
- Strong leadership capabilities, with proven relationship management and communication skills;
- The ability to drive your team’s performance, developing your people by encouraging learning, delegating responsibility and giving regular and constructive feedback;
- Strong problem-solving skills to deal with day-to-day operational challenges, together with demonstrated planning and organisational skills;
- Strong results orientation with the ability to set priorities and present practical solutions both orally and in writing;
- The ability to manage challenging situations proactively and constructively and to be customer focused.
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.
Mobility is inherent to management functions and this position may be subject to rotation. Therefore, mobility opportunities may be offered to you 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. 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. If you would like to discuss this further, please contact us via email at contact.human.resources@esa.int.
Important Information and Disclaimer
In principle, recruitment will be within the advertised grade band (A2-A4). However, if the selected candidate has less than four years of relevant professional experience following the completion of the master’s degree, the position may be filled at A1 level.
Applicants must be eligible to access information, technology, and hardware which is subject to European or US export control and sanctions 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.
Note that ESA is in the process of transitioning to a Matrix setup, which could lead to organisational changes affecting this position.
The information published on ESA’s careers website regarding working conditions is correct at the time of publication. It is not intended to be exhaustive and may not address all questions you would have.
Nationality and Languages
Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States: Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Canada, Latvia, Lithuania and Slovakia.
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*.
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.
*Member States, Associate Members or Cooperating States.
