- Function title: Senior Operational Project Expert (Air Traffic Management)
- Reference: NOC-EG-2024-AD/770
- Location: Brรฉtigny-sur-Orge
- 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 Brรฉtigny-sur-Orge
- Nature of competition: Internal and external competition
- Applicable regulations: Staff regulations governing officials of the EUROCONTROL Agency
- 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: 2
- 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 policies
- Directorate/Service: EGSD/INO/SHO - Stakeholder Operations Centre of Expertise
- 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: 21/03/2024
- Competition closing date: 18/04/2024 (23:59 Brussels time)
- Reserve list: Applicable - See details in the \"Useful information\" section
Your team
Within the The European Green Sky Directorate, the EUROCONTROL Innovation Hub (EIH) plays a key role in advancing European aviation in terms of performance, safety, and sustainability. This effort is marked by integrating research, innovation, and simulation to bridge the gap between research & development and practical application.
Your role
Your role will be to:
- Drive and contribute to the development and execution of R&I strategies for INO, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and their effective implementation at INO level through cross-team collaboration.
Required qualifications, experience & competencies
Completed university studies of 4 years in a relevant domain (e.g. Sciences, Engineering, Mathematics, etc.) or of 3 years 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. Minimum of 12 yearsโ relevant professional experience to carry out the described tasks, with a minimum of 10 years' recent experience dedicated to the execution and management of strategic initiatives within an Air Navigation Service Provider. Experience in providing strategic advice to senior management in the ATM sector. Experience in strategic planning for the ATM sector with a proven track record in in developing and implementing strategic plans. Experience in integrating operational insights with engineering practices to boost efficiency and safety in ATM. Proficient in understanding the European aviation landscape and ATM, encompassing regulatory frameworks, operational standards, and challenges and requirements of the industry. Experience in large project management in a multicultural environment with diverse teams and strong stakeholder engagements. Skilled in stakeholder management and leveraging business insights. Proficient in crafting and delivering clear, impactful documents and presentations in English for diverse audiences. Strategic focus: You develop business/service strategy in line with the Agencyโs strategy. Communication: You adapt your communication to different situations and audiences. Networking: You design networks with a view to developing strategic connections. Result Focus : You ensure achievement of shared goals. Creativity & Innovation: You are able to develop new methods and foster an innovative climate. 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/C2. The selected candidate will be required to become at least a basic user of French at level A1 before the end of the probation period.The levels relate to the European-framework-reference Common European Framework of References for languages (CEFR).
Useful information
Applications will be accepted from nationals of EUROCONTROL Member States only. The selected candidate will be offered a contract of 5 Year (s) pursuant to the provisions of the Staff Regulations governing officials at EUROCONTROL. The contract may be renewed up to a maximum of 9 years or converted into an undetermined contract. Before being established in the post, the selected candidate will be requested to provide certified copies of their degrees and successfully serve a probationary period of 9 months. Internal candidatesIf selected, the person will keep their current type of appointment duration (undetermined or determined).
The internal staff member with a determined contract will be offered, in principle, an appointment for 5 Year(s) with a maximum total duration of 9 years. The successful candidate shall be appointed at the grade set out in this vacancy notice, or if a group of grades has been published for a job level, in principle at the basic grade of the published job level. Candidates declared suitable who are not selected for the post will be placed on a reserve list for similar roles. The reserve list will be valid for one year from the closing date of applications. Information on salary and benefits can be found on our Careers site EUROCONTROL is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equality and diversity. In the event of equal merit, preference may be given to the applicant from the under-represented diversity characteristics in order to complement diversity of teams and rebalance the workforce. Candidates should go to our Careers site and read the tips on how to apply.