Project Controller Space sector

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 a Project Controller to work ideally at ESRIN's premises in Frascati, Italy; however working from ESTEC's base in Noordwijk, Netherlands, is also possible.

In this role, you will perform a range of project control tasks, interacting with other key stakeholders inside the European Space Agency (such as Finance and Procurement Services), and also outside the Agency.

About the client and location

The ESA Centre for Earth Observation (ESRIN) is the European Space Agency's (ESA) base in Frascati, Italy.
From this location ESA conducts most of their earth observation research, including data analysis and distribution for other non-ESA satellites.

The European Space Research and Technology Centre (ESTEC) is the European Space Agency's (ESA) base in Noordwijk, the Netherlands.
As ESA's largest test centre, it is responsible for the majority of space technology and spacecraft development through varying phases of production.

This position is open to protected categories under Italian Law 68/99 ('Rules for the right to work of disabled people').

Questa posizione e' aperta alle categorie protette L.
68/99.

Tasks and activities

The scope of work will include:

• Preparing, administrating and monitoring of Project procurement actions (Contracts, Purchase Orders, etc.) within ESA SAP system (ESA-P) or other tools as required.
• Support the preparation, maintenance and reporting on the overall programmatic aspects of the project/programmes activities.
• Support the preparation, maintenance and reporting on status of the project Cost At Completion, including annual cost plans and manpower planning.
• Supporting programme/project level risk management.

Skills and experience

The following skills and experience are mandatory:

• Master's degree in Engineering or equivalent, or MBA, or equivalent university degree from a recognised Institution of secondary studies or equivalent qualification in Business Administration.
• At least 4 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience as a user of SAP and in particular ECC and SRM modules.
  
• Knowledge of project control methods.
• Knowledge of Milestone Payment Plans.
• Advance usage of Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to rapidly understand and adapt to ESA specific context and environment including ESA corporate IT applications.
• Desire to work both autonomously and as part of a team, in an international multicultural environment.
• Solution oriented mindset, with a customer focused communication skill.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
  Knowledge of another official ESA language is an asset.

The following skills and experience would be highly desirable:

• Familiarity with relevant ESA corporate applications e.g.
  ESA-P).
• Knowledge of ESA procure to pay process.
• Past experience with ESA in relevant activities.
• Knowledge of Power BI and Power Query.
• Knowledge of Power Automate and Microsoft 365.

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.

About Starion

Starion is one of two new legal entities rebranded from the RHEA Group, focused on space consultancy and space engineering services and solutions.
Starion provides engineering expertise and solutions for space, defence and other critical infrastructures across Europe, pushing the boundaries of innovation.
Our teams work on world-leading space projects that deliver the pioneering missions that provide us with the information and technologies we use today.

Starion offers over three decades of expertise in professional engineering services, developing and operating systems and solutions tailored to our clients' needs.
By combining space and system engineering with established and emerging technologies, such as AI and quantum, we produce innovative solutions that make a fundamental difference for our clients and for society.

Starion employees are located across Europe, close to our clients' offices, enabling us to be responsive and agile.
Our engineers and researchers are among the most trusted and respected in the industry, helping build space-based solutions that address major challenges on Earth such as civil security, climate change and deforestation.

How to apply

Looking to take your career to the next level or find out more details about this opportunity? Interested applicants should submit their CV and Cover Letter to Starion's Recruitment team at *** no later than 30 May 2025.

Preference will be given to candidates eligible for an EU or national personal security clearance at the level of CONFIDENTIAL or above.