ph3Project Management Office (PMO) Officer /h3 pLocation: bFrascati , Italy /b bNoordwijk , Netherlands /b Application deadline: b25 August 2026 /b Reference number: b0546 /b /p pAre 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? /p pWe are looking for a bProject Management Office (PMO) Officer /b to work at ESA's premises in Frascati, Italy or Noordwijk, The Netherlands. /p pYou will support the governance, planning, monitoring, and reporting of ESAIT projects and initiatives, ensuring alignment with ESA strategic objectives, ESAIT governance processes, portfolio management practices, and project lifecycle methodologies. /p h3About the client and location /h3 pThe European Space Agency (ESA) is an intergovernmental organisation committed to studying space and increasing global awareness on current space exploration and related scientific research. /p pESAis responsible for outlining and implementing the current European space programme and ensuring its successful execution. Current programmes aim to develop new and existing satellite-based technologies, further our understanding of space whilst also using this information to study Earth and the current climate. /p h3Tasks and activities /h3 pThe scope of work will include: /p h3Portfolio Governance Oversight /h3 ul liSupporting the implementation and continuous improvement of the ESAIT PMO framework. /li liEnsuring compliance with ESA project management processes, governance requirements, and gate review procedures. /li liMonitoring project performance against scope, schedule, budget, risks, and quality objectives. /li liFacilitating governance boards, steering committees, and project reviews. /li liMaintaining portfolio dashboards and management reporting. /li /ul h3Planning Reporting /h3 ul liSupporting project managers in maintaining project plans, milestones, dependencies, and resource forecasts. /li liConsolidating management information from project teams. /li liPreparing monthly, quarterly, and ad-hoc reports for ESAIT management.



/li liSupporting the preparation of portfolio performance indicators and executive summaries. /li /ul h3Risk, Issue Change Management /h3 ul liSupporting project and portfolio managers in managing project and portfolio-level risk and issue registers. /li liEnsuring timely escalation of critical risks and impediments. /li liSupporting change control processes and governance decisions. /li liTracking mitigation actions and follow-up their implementation. /li /ul h3Project Lifecycle Management /h3 ul liSupporting projects throughout all lifecycle phases, from initiation to transition into operations and closure. /li liEnsuring project documentation is complete, consistent, and follows ESA standards. /li liCoordinating project gate reviews. /li liMonitoring deliverables and project baselines, ensuring proper change management and traceability. /li /ul h3Tooling Methodology Support /h3 ul liSupporting the adoption and administration of the PPM tool and other ESAIT project management tools. /li liPromoting best practices, standards, templates, and methodologies. /li liProviding guidance to project managers and teams regarding governance and reporting requirements. /li /ul h3Stakeholder Coordination /h3 ul liCoordinating interactions among ESAIT divisions, business owners, project managers, service managers, procurement teams, and contractors. /li liFacilitating communication, status reviews, and management decision-making processes. /li liSupporting alignment of projects with ESA Digital Transformation and departmental objectives. /li /ul h3Skills and experience /h3 pThe following skills and experience are mandatory: /p ul liMaster's degree or equivalent in a relevant field. /li liAt least 3 years of experience in a relevant field. /li liDemonstrated experience in project and portfolio management. /li liProven knowledge of PMO governance frameworks, methodologies, and best practices. /li liExperience in risk and issue management.



/li liAbility to define and monitor KPIs and produce performance reports for management. /li liExperience in resource and capacity planning. /li liKnowledge of change management principles. /li liExperience with PPM tools such as Planisware, Sciforma, ServiceNow or equivalent. /li liStrong reporting and dashboarding skills. /li liFluent in English, both written and spoken. /li /ul pThe following skills and experience would be highly desirable: /p ul liExperience with platforms like Power BI. /li liPMI-PMP and/or PMI-PMOCP Certifications. /li /ul h3Why should you apply? /h3 ul liYou will have the opportunity to work within leading space organisations across Europe. /li liWe 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. /li liTo be part of a company that values integrity, inspiration, care and collaboration. /li liBenefits include competitive remuneration packages; unique career opportunities, including working in other countries; access to training and development programmes; flexible relocation support. /li /ul pWe are proud to be an equal opportunity employer,committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. We therefore welcome applications from all candidates, irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religious beliefs, age, disability or other characteristics. /p pAs part of our commitment to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process, we will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. /p h3Related jobs /h3 h3Permanent /h3 h3HR Administrative Assistant /h3 h3Location /h3 pFrascati , Italy /p h3Deadline /h3 p14 August 2026 /p h3Permanent /h3 h3Cloud Infrastructure Engineer /h3 h3Location /h3 pFrascati , Italy /p pItaly /p pNetherlands /p pNoordwijk , Netherlands /p h3Deadline /h3 p21 August 2026 /p h3AI Engineer /h3 h3Location /h3 pDarmstadt , Germany /p h3Deadline /h3 p10 August 2026 /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr

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