Project Scheduler

Job ID: BMC-HRE-91

Deadline: 23 December 2020

Aurora is an established supplier of skilled manpower to ESA and in particular at ESTEC and ESAC. Aurora is looking for a Programme/Project Controller to support in the domain of  Business Management, Controlling & Administration.

Happiness of our employees has proven key to obtaining excellent results and a client who also regards us highly for excellent service.

Overview

Reporting directly to the HRE Head of Project Control and working on a daily basis with the project controllers and project teams of the Orion- ESM, IHAB and ESPRIT projects, the new team member will perform a range of tasks, as described in the description below:

  • Provide schedule support in major tender evaluations of the Gateway and Orion-ESM projects.
  • Provide support to, and/or participate in, contractual and technical negotiations for schedule aspects.
  • Provide schedule support to the major technical reviews of the main projects in the Directorate to ensure schedule objectives are met.
  • Support the projects in their schedule interactions with our International partners.
  • Assist the projects in the day to day schedule monitoring and control of its industrial consortium against the baseline schedule.
  • Conduct specific ad hoc schedule analysis of project activities as needed.
  • Support the Risk management process of the Projects.
  • Assist the HRE Project Control section in the design and implementation of new schedule control / progress monitoring techniques.

Scheduler tasks will bring the incumbent in contact with our project’s
Industrial consortia and with the international partner organisations
(NASA, JAXA, and CSA ).

Specific qualification requirements

  • Masters (MSc) in Engineering or equivalent University degree from a recognised Institution of secondary studies or equivalent qualification in Business Administration, with relevant experience.
  • Demonstrated expertise with the use of modern schedule software tools (at least both MS Project, Primavera).
  • Expertise with the techniques that allow the use of such software tools to provide active schedule management and best scheduling practices.
  • Experience with the schedule peculiarities of spacecraft development is an asset.
  • Proactivity, good communication skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to interact effectively with the technical personnel in our projects and colleagues of different backgrounds (engineering, management, legal).
  • Capability to summarise and present complex information to colleagues and senior management in a concise and clear manner.
  • Capability to work autonomously and at the same time be able to work effectively as part of a team.
  • Fluency in English (both written and spoken) is mandatory; knowledge of another European language is an advantage.

Legal and Security Requirements

  • All applicants must be legally allowed to work in The Netherlands
  • Applicants are required to provide a copy of their passport and degree certificate. Aurora will validate the Degree with the issuing University and provide evidence to ESA.
  • Prior to issuing a letter of employment the applicant shall provide to Aurora a recent official document declaring that they are of good conduct from the country where currently resident.

Location

The work will be performed at the European Space Technology and Research Centre (ESTEC) at Noordwijk, The Netherlands.

Contract

  • The selected candidate will receive good remuneration  in line with ESA Job Class.
  • Will be registered for both social security and tax in the Netherlands.
  • The standard working hours are 40 per week. There are 12 public holidays and an additional 30 annual days holiday.
  • Training to improve efficiency and provide strength for future career are of course included.
  • Aurora assist with relocation both with support and financially.
  • Aurora contributes to a company pension scheme.

To be considered  apply for this Position

Prior to 23 December 2020, please apply via our Job Application form quoting BMC-HRE-91 as reference.

Aurora will agree conditional employment terms and conditions with candidates before presenting them by 4 January 2021, 13.00 hours.

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