About this job

Sapienza Consulting is recruiting a Programme/Project Controller to assist in a coordinating internal resources and activities, interfacing with line management and stake holders in Navigation Directorate in ESA.

Responsibilities

Support to the planning, preparation, execution and follow-up of projects /programmes activities in terms of schedule, related procurement actions, costs including preparation of CaC as relevant, manpower including support, etc. including:

• Assisting in preparing, developing and maintaining programme level plans
• Assisting in the definition and in maintaining related work/procurement plans and related execution and contract actions plans using local tools as applicable
• Monitoring of the implementation of the programmes and of activities, as appropriate, and preparation of related reports and provision of management information as required
• Evaluating the results and main achievements of the programme, elaborating related KPIs, and preparing periodic overview publications

In the field of resources (i.e. financial and manpower) for programme/project(s):

• Assisting in the preparation of long-term, medium term and in-year resource plans
• Monitoring and controlling the implementation of the plans in line with resource targets, performing forecasting, identifying deviations and related recovery actions, producing related reports
• Reviewing / checking of ESA internal expenditures such as re-charges, support services andpurchases for consistency with Cost–at– Completion (CAC) of industrial contracts
• Checking commitments for consistency with budgets and ESA’s procedures andconsumption of commitment ceiling and initiating related budgetary transfers as required

Profile

• Master’s Degree in Engineering/Business Administration or equivalent
• At least 4 years of relevant work experience
• Quick learner, diligent and accurate
• Able to work autonomously and with initiative whilst remaining a team player
• Service orientated
• Familiarity with SAP and good proficiency in MS Excel a ‘must’
• The work associated to this position can require handling of classified documentation. The candidate shall confirm to be eligible and willing to apply to a Personal Security Clearance. The previous possession of a Personal Security Clearance will be considered positively
• Knowledge of contract procurement process
• Candidates must be eligible to work in the EU

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