Programme/Project Controller

Telespazio Belgium can count on almost 40 years of experience in the field of Space Operations Service & Engineering activities.

We provide a significant contribution to the most major Space programs of the European Space Agency. Our core business is to work on the ground to build bridges into space, contributing to the success of ambitious missions.

The European Space Agency is our biggest client and we provide highly qualified employees to many sites of ESA but mainly for ESTEC in the Netherlands, and we provide a permanent contract with great benefits, a good salary, a relocation package along with genuine support to our employees.

On behalf of the European Space Agency, we are looking for a highly skilled Programme/Project Controller to work in ESTEC, in the Netherlands.

What is expected from you:

The successful candidate will be tasked with, but not limited to:

• Specific responsibility for controlling and reporting all aspects, resolve issues implement corrective actions of a busy Division covering:
• Contribution to a continuous process improvement, regular interfacing with line management, stake holders, dedicated Service Providers, following up specific actions, and performing analysis.
  
• Technology;
• Laboratories;
• TEC Activities;
• Manpower planning;
• Travel budget planning;
• Responsibility on reporting progress and end of year budget landing point predictions on a selected Program at Department Level;
• Will also contribute to a continuous process improvement, regular interfacing with line management, stake holders, dedicated Service Providers.

What you offer:

• Good command of English – written and oral. Quick learner, diligent and accurate.
• Able to work autonomously and with initiative whilst remaining a team player Service orientated.
• Familiarity with SAP
• Proficiency in MS Excel a ‘must’.
• Knowledge of contract procurement process
• Knowledge of project control methods and calculating Milestone Payment Plans
• Knowledge of preparing Power BI reports would be beneficial

What we offer

• A competitive salary
  
• 30 days of paid annual leave, plus the days ESTEC is closed including public holidays (~12 days) based on a 40-hour working week;
• Hybrid working scheme (3 days in the office and 2 days remote in the Netherlands)
• Flexible working hours; you are in charge of your own agenda respecting core working hours
• Fully paid collective extensive health insurance scheme;
• A good pension scheme with no personal contribution;
• A career development (Coursera membership + training budget);
• Travel allowance;
• Extensive relocation package

Where:

You will be working within ESTEC, the European Space Agency’s offices in the Netherlands as a contractor for Telespazio Belgium. We don’t expect the employees to be on-site full time however you will still have to relocate to the Netherlands for this position.

Check out the ESTEC site here: esa.int/About_Us/ESTEC

When

Deadline to apply: 30/10/2024

Please note that interviews will be held either via skype, webex, other digital platforms or onsite in ESTEC

We look forward to receiving your application for this position!

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Last updated on Oct 4, 2024