Planning and Schedule Specialist l Space Programme

4 dagen geleden


NoordwijkBinnen, Zuid-Holland, Nederland Starion Voltijd

Are you looking for a new opportunity to take your career to a higher orbit? To join an international group with a successful track record in Space Engineering? A job adapted to your career ambitions and in which you could have an impact for the years to come?

We are looking for experienced Planning and Schedule Specialist l Space Programme to work at ESA's ESTEC premises in Noordwijk, The Netherlands.

Your Key Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate project scheduling, risk management, and continuous process improvements
  • Perform advanced schedule analysis and critical path assessments
  • Advise project teams on procurement planning, programmatic reviews, and risk mitigation
  • Support schedule meetings and stakeholder communication
  • Analyse schedules from industry consortia and propose solutions for improvement
  • Run simulations and "what-if" scenarios for decision-making
  • Develop reporting tools, trend charts, dashboards, and quality metrics
  • Contribute to training materials and deliver trainings to ESA teams

Skills & Experience Required:

  • University degree with 4+ years of relevant experience
  • Strong experience with MS Project, Primavera, SAP, PowerBI, Monte Carlo simulations (Deltek Acumen)
  • Deep understanding of schedule planning, monitoring, risk assessment, and reporting
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a multicultural environment
  • Fluent in English (knowledge of another ESA member state language is an asset)

Why should you apply?

  • You will have the opportunity to work within leading space organisations across Europe.
  • We encourage everyone to think outside the box and to push the boundaries of traditional knowledge. This role is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking company and allows for a deeper understanding of the industry.
  • To be part of a company that values integrity, inspiration, care and collaboration.
  • Benefits include: competitive remuneration packages; unique career opportunities, including working in other countries; access to training and development programmes; flexible relocation support.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, all genders, LGBTQ+ individuals and ex-service personnel.

Due to the very nature of the project and tasks involving classified information, preference has to be given to British or EU citizens eligible for a Personal Security Clearance at Confidential or higher level.



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