- Function title: Programme and Project Manager
- Reference: NOC-MA-2025-AD/879
- Location: Maastricht
- The selected candidate must reside either at this location or within a reasonable proximity that allows for the satisfactory execution of their duties - Information about living in Maastricht
- Nature of competition: Internal and external competition
- Applicable regulations: General conditions of employment governing servants at the EUROCONTROL Maastricht Centre
- Type of post: Administrator
- Job level: AD9-AD11 - Check salary simulations for the basic grade
- Generic job title: Senior Technical/Administrative Expert
- Number of posts: 1
- Duration of appointment: 5 Year(s) - extension or conversion of the contract is possible โ see โUseful informationโ section
- Security clearance: Security vetting may be required in accordance with the relevant EUROCONTROL security provisions
- Directorate/Service: MUAC/ACT/CHG - The Change Unit
- Working arrangement: Hybrid work (A blend of onsite and remote work). Please note that EUROCONTROL does not offer full-time remote working arrangements.
- Competition publication date: 23/01/2025
- Competition closing date: 20/02/2025(23:59 Brussels time)
- Reserve list: Applicable - See details in the \"Useful information\" section
Your team
Within the The Directorate Maastricht Upper Area Control Centre, the \"Change Management\" service manages programmes, projects and studies and ensures that all changes are efficiently and promptly handled, using adequate methods and procedures. Its goal is to minimise the impact of changes on the other processes.
Are you passionate about leading innovative programmes and projects that make a real impact? Do you thrive in managing complex initiatives and fostering collaboration with diverse stakeholders? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!
Weโre looking for a Programme & Project Manager to oversee two pivotal initiatives shaping the future of air traffic management:
- MeDUSA Programme (MUAC Dual System Architecture): Spearhead the transformation of our fallback system, ensuring operational excellence and capacity enhancement for future needs. Youโll tackle the challenges of system obsolescence and help implement cutting-edge solutions to meet rising airspace occupancy demands.
- Shared Services Programme: Drive strategic collaboration with key partners like DFS (Deutsche Flugsicherung) and the EUROCONTROL Aviation Learning Centre. Oversee a variety of projects, manage dependencies, and unlock opportunities to strengthen partnerships. Your leadership will help pave the way for achieving the ambition of becoming an ATM Data Service Provider.
This is your chance to lead high-impact programmes, manage interdependencies, and deliver transformative solutions in the ever-evolving aviation industry.
Your role
Your role will be to:
- Contribute to the development of the MUACโs Strategy and its translation into programme and project objectives.
Required qualifications, experience & competencies
Completed university studies of 4 years in a relevant domain (e.g. Engineering, Computer Science, Aviation, Business Administration) or of 3 years in a relevant domain plus 1-year relevant professional experience. Internal candidates can check on the intranet to see what level of in-house experience is considered equivalent to educational qualifications where appropriate. A minimum of 10 years of relevant working experience. PRINCE2 and/or MSP certification will be considered as an advantage. Experience in project and programme management, including resource allocation, risk assessment, and successful project/programme delivery. Experience managing projects/programmes with a budget of 3 million EUR or above, preferably in safety-critical and regulated environments (e.g., finance, health, transport). Experience in Change management. Technical writing skills. Understanding of Aviation & Air Traffic Management (ATM) systems, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of industry-specific requirements and challenges would be a definite advantage. Understanding of Software Assurance standard. Negotiation skills in the context of overall shortages of resources and conflicting requests and demands. Ability to handle high-pressure situations, including managing tight schedules, meeting demanding expectations, and achieving stringent cost-efficiency targets. Communication: You adapt your communication to different situations and audiences. Networking: You design networks with a view to developing strategic connections. Leading: You provide direction. Strategic focus: You align actions to strategy. Decision-making: You assess the impact of actions and decisions. Ability to work in a multinational and multicultural environment. Professional conduct in line with the corporate behaviours of the Agency, i.e. result-driven, readiness to change, customer focus, integrity and team-player approach. The working languages of the Agency are English and French. For this particular job, candidates must be proficient users of English at level C1/2.The levels relate to the European-framework-reference Common European Framework of References for languages (CEFR).