ELC Launch Services Capacity Demonstration Manager
ELC Launch Services Capacity Demonstration Manager
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Job Description
Location
ESA Headquarters Paris France
Description
ELC Launch Services Capacity Demonstration Manager Commercial Space Transportation Programme Strategy and Institutional Launches Directorate of Space Transportation.
Under the authority of the Commercial Space Transportation Programme Manager you will be responsible for implementing launch service capacity upgrade demonstration activities with selected Challengers within the European Launcher Challenge programme.
Duties
You will in particular act as Technical Officer for several capacity upgrade demonstration contracts and in that capacity you will be responsible for:
- negotiating and managing the performance of contracts on launch service capacity upgrade demonstration activities with selected Challengers within the European Launcher Challenge programme;
- leading the assessment of the programmatic and technical progress including contractual deliverables of the launch service capacity upgrade demonstration activities at defined contractual milestones and go/no-go gates with a view to validating ESAs milestone or gate acceptance;
- proactively monitoring relevant schedules identifying risk and problem areas and proposing mitigation actions;
- identifying leading and efficiently coordinating and deploying specialised engineering support from the Directorate of Technology Engineering and Quality and the Directorate of Operations in the appropriate areas of competence as required;
- assisting in the preparation of relevant documentation for decision-making bodies;
- contributing to European Launcher Challenge outreach in coordination with the space transportation communication services;
You will be coordinating your activities with related activities carried out under other programmes in the Directorate and throughout the Agency.
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 masters degree or equivalent qualification in an engineering discipline is required for this post.
Additional requirements
Experience in industry-driven commercialisation programmes and in cooperation with the European Union would be an asset.
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 .
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 masters 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 & eligible to acquire the security clearance by their national security administrations.
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 Agencys 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 ESAs 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.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
