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This project is the European Union's answer to the pressing challenges of tomorrow to provide secure connectivity services and enhanced communication capacities to the EU and its Member States. In addition, as well as to governmental users, private companies and European citizens while benefiting from ensuring high-speed internet broadband to cope with connectivity dead zones.\nSES - together with other consortium partners and core members - has been selected by European Commission to build and to operate the IRIS2 multi-orbit satellite constellation.\nAs the project enters its next phase, our team is expanding to support the development of future services and products enabled by the IRIS2 system. We are now seeking skilled professionals to help shape the service provisioning landscape and ensure the successful deployment of cutting-edge satellite connectivity solutions.\nRole Description\nAs a member of an agile project organization, you will be expected to bring a flexible way of working and an adaptive mindset to a dynamic development environment.\nIn your Project Manager role, you horizontally overlook the smooth execution of the Security Domain of the Project keeping track of the timeline, milestones as well as the budget for the scope defined.\nYou will work closely with technical experts and other stakeholders like Finance or Procurement following strict standards and rules with regards to all relevant activities.\nPRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES / KEY RESULT AREAS\nLead the planning and execution of security work packages within the IRIS² program, in coordination with Security Domain Leader, EC, ESA, and industrial partners.\nCoordinate the development of security documentation, including risk assessments, security architecture, threat models, and compliance roadmaps.\nEnsure alignment with EU regulations related to classified information, export control, and cybersecurity\nManage the classification and handling of documents (e.g., SES Confidential, EU Sensitive), including liaison with security accreditation authorities.\nMonitor progress, track dependencies, and report on KPIs and risks related to security deliverables.\nFacilitate communication between technical teams, security stakeholders, and program leadership.\nSupport the preparation of export control assessments and license applications where required.\nRepresent the security team in internal and external reviews, audits, and coordination meetings.\nContribute to the development of security governance frameworks and operational policies.\nIn cooperation with Supply Chain teams and Engineering teams, identify project (sub-) contractors and vendors, execute RFPs, set-up and manage (sub-) contracts \nIn cooperation with Finance team, manage budgets/resources aiming at cost control and cost anticipation/forecasting \nReport to Programme Management on the project evolvement \nCOMPETENCIES\nExcellent project management skills, with strong time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment \nStrong ability to work independently and with limited supervision in complex environments, e.g. project or matrix organizations\nFlexibility and adaptability in response to changing project requirements and environments\nAbility to think strategically and align project goals with organizational objectives\nExcellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities\nEffective communication skills, both written and verbal\nStrong leadership and teamwork skills, with experience managing diverse expert teams and complex project organizations\nAbility to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities\nInnovation mindset, encouraging and contributing to innovative approaches and solutions.\nProactive approach, can-do mentality and ability to work autonomously\nQUALIFICATIONS& EXPERIENCE\nUniversity Degree in either Telecom, IT or Satellite Engineering or equivalent\nMinimum 5 years experience in the participation (at least partially) in the design, development, implementation, testing, validation and operations of satellite and/or ground systems / equivalent complex aerospace programmes\nMinimum 5 years proven professional experience in project management (waterfall processes preferred) ideally certified by for instance PMI or another similar organization \nProven experience in working with EU, ESA and or national governmental institutions along ECSS standards \nExperience in using MS Tools including MS Project \nExperience in managing Requirements Management tools would be considered as an asset \nFluency in English, both written and spoken, any other European language is considered as an asset \nOTHER KEY REQUIREMENTS / COMMENTS\nEligibility for ESA/EU SECRET personnel security clearances is essential. 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