Programme Controller

at  European Space Agency

Programme Controller
Job Requisition ID: 19106
Date Posted: 7 November 2024
Closing Date: 28 November 2024 23:59 CET/CEST
Publication: Internal & External
Type of Contract: Permanent
Directorate: Navigation
Workplace:Noordwijk, NL
Grade Band: A2 - A4

DESCRIPTION

Programme Controller in the Navigation Programme Management Support Office, Directorate of Navigation.
You will report to the Head of the Galileo and EGNOS Project Management Support Office and will be responsible for consolidating, maintaining and reporting on the Galileo and EGNOS Evolution Division’s activities plan while optimising resources and supporting decision making regarding programmatic, resource deployment and business management processes.

EDUCATION

A master’s degree in engineering is required for this post.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Previous industrial experience would be considered a key asset for this post
• Coordination experience would be considered an asset.

Your tasks and responsibilities will include the following:

• Preparing, developing and maintaining overall programmatic aspects in support of the programme manager. The programmatic aspects include the work breakdown structure, cost, finance, schedule, logistics, configuration, documentation, progress control and industrial statistics, as well as general programme administration;
• Interfacing with industry on all programmatic matters;
• Assisting in the preparation of tender documents with respect to cost, management and schedule/planning/risk requirements and participating in the evaluation of proposals; preparing the information required for subsequent contract negotiations and participating in all tasks related to the placing of contracts, including negotiations with industry; and supporting contract closure;
• Monitoring the activity schedule and progress with respect to plans through the review of progress reports, participation in meetings and the follow-up of the contract action item registry;
• Supporting the organisation of project reviews and participating in the reviews falling under your area of responsibility ;
• Contributing to the preparation of management reports covering schedule, risks, financial status and forecasts, industrial return, technical progress and deployment of resources;
• Contributing to risk management functions through the identification of risks, the analysis of their impact and probability, the proposal of appropriate mitigation actions and reporting;
• Contributing to the maintenance of the programme schedule;
• Creating and maintaining the cost-at-completion as well as the closure exercise for the end of the financial year;
• Supporting the collection of evidence for audits (cost, schedule and programmatic items);
• Controlling the costs of industrial activities through the follow-up of financial plans, commitments and payments to industry;
• Assisting in the definition and implementation of planning and control procedures and tools to provide visibility on all activities related to the project;
• Supporting the configuration management function to establish and maintain the project’s technical and programmatic baselines;
• Coordinating the closure of the programme(s) as needed.