[ESA] Head of the PMSO Section for Science Projects
Ente: ESA - European Space Agency
Scadenza: 2026-09-22
Paese: INTL
Descrizione
Head of the PMSO Section for Science Projects ESA - European Space Agency Open positions at ESA Noordwijk ( Netherlands ) Show advice for this position Application deadline in 20 days : Monday 21 Sep 2026 at 23:59 UTC Open application form Fast-track your UN career: Let the AI Application Assistant tailor your applications to catch recruiters' attention. AI Application Assistant Details Location ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands Description As Head of the PMSO (Project Management and Support Office) Section for Science Projects, you will lead the Section and be accountable for its performance and capability in providing project control and management support services across all major missions in the Science programme. You will develop and sustain the professional capability of the Section through continuous improvement of controlling and management support processes, digitalisation, management reporting, including dashboards, transparency, efficiency, cooperation and knowledge-sharing. You will be responsible for the overall planning, monitoring and controlling of the programmatic aspects of the projects/activities within the Projects Department and will set the Section's priorities and deploy its resources in response to project needs. You will work closely with the Head of Department and Project Managers to support programmatic decision-making, maintain effective interfaces within and outside ESA, and report hierarchically to the Head of the BUC & PMSO. Duties You will lead the PMSO Section for Science Projects, providing project control and management support to all projects of the Science Projects Department to enable delivery on time, within budget and within scope, including: setting the Section's priorities in alignment with Science project needs and BUC & PMSO objectives, and deploying its resources accordingly; preparing, developing and maintaining the overall programmatic aspects in coordination with the Department Head and Project Managers, covering areas such as cost, schedule, workforce, risks and geographical return; overseeing the implementation and operation of planning and control procedures to provide full visibility on progress in projects through dedicated reporting on all activities using established procedures and information systems, in compliance with ESA project management requirements; coordinating the Department’s risk management and schedule activities, identifying potential problem areas and opportunities, proposing mitigation actions and preparing risk reports and risk-adjusted schedules as required; overseeing the preparation of tender documents with respect to cost, management, risk and schedule requirements, and participating in the evaluation of proposals; overseeing the preparation of information required for contract negotiations and participating in the procurement process, including negotiations with industry and institutional stakeholders; being responsible for financial implementation, including commitments made on behalf of the Agency and the acceptance of deliverables; overseeing the preparation and provision of inputs for periodic reporting to project management, the BUC & PMSO, internal and external bodies, and stakeholders; contributing to project reviews in the areas of your project control and management support-related responsibilities; ensuring that all project changes are formally controlled, analysed, submitted for decision and correctly implemented, while maintaining coherence of cost, schedule and scope; representing the Section in interfaces with industry on programmatic (financial, risk and schedule) matters, and advising managers and external partners on best practices, methods, processes and procedures in project control and management support; driving continuous improvement in the Section’s services, processes and ways of working; supporting the BUC & PMSO in operating and, where needed, introducing uniform procedures for the management and control of all programme-, project- and activity-related matters; managing and developing the Section’s workforce and ensuring that its capacity and professional competencies meet evolving project needs. You will also be responsible for identifying, assessing, managing and reporting the health and safety risks in your area of responsibility. Technical competencies Knowledge of and/or experience in budgeting, cost control, and resource and activity planning Knowledge of and/or experience in business analysis, digital tools and reporting Knowledge of and/or experience in schedule management Knowledge of and/or experience in risk management Knowledge of and/or experience in SAP-based ERP systems Knowledge of and/or experience in financial regulatory frameworks, including accounting standards and auditing techniques Knowledge of and/or experience in ESA/EU procurement regulations Behavioural competencies Result Orientation Operational Efficiency Fostering Cooperation Relationship Management Continuous Improvement Forward
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