EARTH OBSERVATION SPACE PROJECT MANAGER - M/F

Description:

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager in the field of Earth Observation via space:

• Do you want to join dynamic teams working daily on satellite observations designed to understand and preserve our planet?
• Do you want to be at the heart of the challenges driven by French and European space agencies?

Join us within our Earth Observation Programs Department, whose challenge is to support space agencies and the European Commission in the development of operational services and research activities in the fields of oceanography and hydrology.

You are an expert in project management, capable of steering strategic initiatives in contexts combining operational constraints and scientific requirements. You develop, implement, and supervise complex projects, ensuring the achievement of technical, budgetary, and deadline objectives.

As part of your duties, your main missions consist of:

• Taking charge of the management of strategic programs/projects with a strong European component in order to successfully complete the contract within the allotted time and costs, with client satisfaction and in the interest of the company.
• Organizing and structuring teams and the various phases of the project.
• Identifying and monitoring risks, specifying expectations and the course of action for development, production, and research teams.
• Coordinating the pooling of expertise and resources to maximize the added value of projects.
• Reporting to the various bodies (internal steering committee, external, budget meetings) on the progress of the program (budget, decisions, problems encountered).
• Anticipating evolving client needs and transforming them into technical and strategic directions, interfacing with business and technical stakeholders.
• Responding to calls for tenders, preparing and negotiating contracts, as needed.

Profile sought:

With a higher scientific education, you have significant experience in a similar context.

You possess technical knowledge of Earth Observation via space techniques and its hydrological applications, as well as knowledge of the scientific environment and major environmental institutions, including internationally.

YOU DEMONSTRATE:

• Proven experience in an equivalent position in a European environment, in project management.
• An excellent ability to adapt and listen in an environment combining technical and scientific objectives with different partners from industry and research laboratories.
• Mastery of complex situations and stress management.
• Strong autonomy and the ability to make strategic decisions.
• Excellent communication skills (mastery of English is essential), negotiation, and representation with institutional actors in the space sector.