PMSO Team Lead for Secure Connectivity - European Space Agency (Noordwijk)

About this position

The summary below is published by European Space Agency on the official vacancy notice. Our own analysis — salary realism, comparable openings, career trajectory, language profile — follows further down the page.

Key responsibilities

According to the vacancy notice, the role centres on the following duties:

• Preparing, developing and maintaining overall programmatic aspects of the Secure Connectivity Programme covering cost, schedule, workforce, risks and geographical return
• Implementing and operating planning and control procedures to provide visibility of programme progress through dedicated reporting
• Coordinating risk management and schedule activities, identifying problem areas and opportunities, proposing mitigation actions
• Preparing tender documents with respect to cost, management, risk and schedule requirements
• Participating in evaluation of proposals and procurement process including negotiations with industry and institutional stakeholders
• Overseeing financial implementation including commitments and acceptance of deliverables
• Preparing and providing inputs for periodic reporting to project management and stakeholders
• Contributing to project reviews in project control-related areas

Are you eligible?

Check these requirements from the notice before investing time in an application:

• Education: Master's degree in a relevant domain
• Experience: Minimum of five years of relevant professional experience; professional experience as a controller preferably at agency or industry level is a distinct advantage; substantial experience in applying project management and risk management principles; experience with major industrial procurements; experience with European Commission projects is an asset
• Key skills: Budgeting and cost control, Resource and activity planning, Business analysis, Digital tools and reporting, Schedule management, Risk management, SAP-based ERP systems, Financial regulatory frameworks and accounting standards, ESA/EU procurement regulations, esa-p, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Project

Contract and working arrangements

Contract duration: 4 years, extendable to indefinite.

Working arrangements: ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands.

Hiring unit: PMSO RNC EU Programmes Office, BUC&PMSO Resilience, Navigation & Connectivity, Controlling Hub Department, Directorate….

Position details

Reference

1444380033

Last Verified

18 October 2026

Position overview

This is the official EU Careers listing for PMSO Team Lead for Secure Connectivity at ESA based in Noordwijk (Other). The vacancy reference is 1444380033.

Job Requisition ID:20923

Date Posted:5 October 2026

Closing Date:26 October 2026 23:59 CET/CEST

Publication Method:Internal & External

Type of Appointment (learn more):4 years, extendable to indefinite

Directorate:Controlling, Finance and Operational Procurement

Location ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands

Description

PMSO Team Lead for Secure Connectivity, PMSO RNC EU Programmes Office, BUC&PMSO Resilience, Navigation & Connectivity, Controlling Hub Department, Directorate of Controlling, Finance and Operational Procurement.

The Business Unit Control and Programme Support Office (BUC &PMSO) for the Directorate of Resilience, Navigation and Connectivity is responsible for providing integrated project control and programme management support across the Directorate. Within the Office, the Project Control and Management Support Team Lead will be responsible for project planning and control, as well as management support of the Secure Connectivity Programme, and for supporting the effective and efficient management of its resources. The role involves extensive interaction with stakeholders both within and outside ESA and is instrumental in supporting Secure Connectivity management in programmatic decision-making. You will work closely with the Secure Connectivity managers and contribute to the implementation of projects as part of the project team. You will report hierarchically to the Head of the PMSO RNC EU Programmes Office.

Duties

- Preparing, developing and maintaining the overall programmatic aspects of the Secure Connectivity Programme in coordination with the Programme and Project Managers, covering areas such as cost, schedule, workforce, risks and geographical return; - Implementing and operating planning and control procedures to provide full visibility of the Secure Connectivity Programme’s progress through dedicated reporting of all activities using established procedures and information systems, in compliance with ESA project management requirements; - Coordinating the Secure Connectivity Programme risk management and schedule activities, identifying potential problem areas and opportunities, proposing mitigation actions and preparing risk reports and risk-adjusted schedules as required; - Preparing tender documents with respect to cost, management, risk and schedule requirements and participating in the evaluation of proposals; - Preparing information required for contract negotiations and participating in the procurement process, including negotiations with industry and institutional stakeholders; - Overseeing financial implementation, including commitments entered into on behalf of the Agency and the acceptance of deliverables; - Preparing and providing inputs for periodic reporting to project management, the BUC & PMSO, internal and external bodies and stakeholders; - Contributing to project reviews in your areas of project control-related responsibility; - Ensuring that all project changes are formally controlled, analysed, presented for decision and correctly implemented, protecting coherence of cost, schedule and scope; - Interfacing with industry on programmatic (financial, risk and schedule) matters, advising managers and external partners on project control best practices, methods, processes and procedures; - Ensuring operational excellence and driving continuous improvement in your own areas of responsibility; - Supporting the BUC & PMSO in operating and, where needed, introducing uniform procedures for the management and control of all programme, project and activity matters; - Leading the day-to-day coordination of a team of project controllers/project management support, including: - coordinating activities and ensuring alignment of priorities and deliverables; - providing functional guidance and support on controlling-related matters; - fostering collaboration, knowledge-sharing and the adoption of best practices; - promoting a positive and cooperative working environment;

- Supporting the BUC & PMSO Resilience, Navigation and Connectivity with the cross-cutting controlling functions allocated to the Section.

Technical competencies

Knowledge of or experience in budgeting, cost control and resource and activity planning

Knowledge of or experience in business analysis, digital tools and reporting

Knowledge of or experience in schedule management

Knowledge of or experience in risk management

Knowledge of or experience in SAP-based ERP systems

Knowledge of or experience in financial regulatory frameworks, including accounting standards and auditing techniques

Knowledge of or experience in ESA/EU procurement regulations

Behavioural competencies

Education and professional experience

A master’s degree in a relevant domain is required for this post, together with a minimum of five years of relevant professional experience.

Additional requirements

Professional experience as a controller, preferably at agency or industry level, is a distinct advantage.

Knowledge and/or understanding of space systems architecture will be considered an asset.

You must have substantial experience in applying project management and risk management principles along with advanced business/project control techniques, as well as in preparing, negotiating and implementing major industrial procurements. Experience with European Commission projects will be considered an asset.

Knowledge of computer systems and information, planning and coordination tools, such as esa-p, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Project, is essential. Familiarity with modern dashboard and risk management tools will be considered an asset.

You should be able to work autonomously, effectively and cooperatively in a diverse and international team environment and be able to define and implement solutions in line with team and individual objectives and deadlines. You should possess strong written and oral communication skills and be rigorous and disciplined when working on demanding tasks. You should have good analytical, organisational and reporting skills, with a proactive attitude to problem-solving.

Application timeline

This vacancy was first listed on 18 October 2026, today.

The application deadline is 26 October 2026, 6 days from today. Late applications are not accepted, so submit through the official EU Careers portal well in advance.

Last verified against the EU Careers feed on 18 October 2026.

Where to learn more

For headcount, mission, and other open vacancies at ESA see the ESA institution page; for the cost of living, correction coefficient, and other postings in Noordwijk see our Noordwijk location page.

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