NAVISP Element 2 Manager

Vacancy in the Directorate of Navigation.

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.

This post is classified A2-A4 on the Coordinated Organisations’ salary scale .

Location
ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands  

The NAVISP Element 2 Manager will be deployed in the NAVISP Programme Office, in the Future Navigation Department of the Directorate of Navigation. 

NAVISP is an optional ESA programme, whose objective is to facilitate the generation of innovative satellite navigation/PNT proposals with participating States and their industry, in coordination with the EU and its institutions. It is implemented through three programmatic elements: Element 1, which supports PNT innovation; Element 2, which supports industrial PNT competitiveness; and Element 3, which supports national/institutional PNT activities. The programme is managed by the Head of the NAVISP Programme Office, supported by the Element 1 Manager, the Element 2 Manager and the Technical Programme Office, which provides cross-disciplinary support to the other two managers while also managing Element 3.

•  Ensuring the required execution dynamics of the procurement process:
  •  carrying out technical assessments of the Outline Proposals; 
  •  monitoring and controlling procurement process efficiency; 
  • post-processing lessons learned and making proposals for further simplification.

• Supporting the management of the overall contract performance:
  • monitoring the technical progress of all Element 2 activities, ensuring up-to-date reporting of their status by designated Technical Officers;
  • managing the technical execution of Element 2 activities;
  • supporting the technical assessment of Element 2 activity results, collecting relevant recommendations and lessons learned and exploring options for follow-on developments.

• Supporting the set-up and management of NAVISP business development and outreach activities as relevant to Element 2 (such as business case assessments, national workshops, bilateral meetings with industry,            the NAVISP website, etc.).

• Providing assistance to the Head of the NAVISP Programme office on all relevant NAVISP Element 2 Programmatic actions, such as :
  • reporting to delegate bodies and interacting with other ESA directorates; 
  • coordinating with the European Commission/EUSPA; 
  • interacting with industry and external working groups;
  • interacting with the NAVISP external experts group for guidelines and direction on specific thematic calls;
  • analysing the industrial ecosystem, statistics and assessments; 
  • organising a systematic relationship with industry (questionnaires, etc.);
  • implementing Programme recommendations: widening the scope of industrial entities to be involved in Element 2, analysing market application trends, exploring new PNT markets and holding dedicated calls. 

When performing these tasks, you will be supported by a team assigned to the Manager and by experts from the ESA Directorate of Technology, Engineering and Quality.

Knowledge in the GNSS domain and European industrial expertise in positioning, navigation and timing

Experience in the management and monitoring of industrial activities

Experience in the use of (ESA) procurement tools

Insight into PNT market trends and experience in assessing market opportunities

Result Orientation
Operational Efficiency
Fostering Cooperation
Relationship Management
Continuous Improvement
Forward Thinking

A master's degree in a scientific discipline is required for this post.

You should also have the following:

• The potential to manage individuals or a team of experts in a project; 
• The ability to organise their activities and ensure a motivating work environment;
• Strong leadership capabilities, with proven relationship management and communication skills;
• The ability to drive your team’s performance, developing your people by encouraging learning, delegating responsibility and giving regular and constructive feedback;
• Strong problem-solving skills to deal with day-to-day operational challenges, together with demonstrated planning and organisational skills;
• Strong result orientation with the ability to set priorities and present practical solutions both orally and in writing;
• The ability to manage challenging situations proactively and constructively and to be customer focused.

People management experience would be an asset, as would international experience, i.e. outside your home country, as well as experience in diverse functional areas relevant to ESA activities.

Other information

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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.     

The Agency may require applicants to undergo selection tests.

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 email [email protected] .

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Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States: Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Canada, Latvia, Lithuania, Slovakia and Slovenia.

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 or balanced Member States *.  

In accordance with the European Space Agency’s security procedures and as part of the selection process, successful candidates will be required to undergo basic screening before appointment conducted by an external background screening service. 

Recruitment will normally be at the first grade in the band (A2); however, if the candidate selected has little or no experience, the position may be filled at A1 level.

*Member States, Associate Members or Cooperating States.