Project Controller in Germany

EUMETSAT is an intergovernmental organisation based in Darmstadt, Germany. Our vision is to be the leading user-driven operational agency in Europe and a trusted global partner for weather and Earth system monitoring from space. All data provided by our state-of-the-art satellites systems are making a tangible difference in people's lives and contribute to the thriving European economy.

Within our Project Planning and Control Competence Area (PPC CA), you will support project control services to the LEO (Low Earth Orbit Programmes) Division. The LEO division is responsible for the development of the Second Generation of the Eumetsat Polar System Programme. The EPS-SG system is one of the most innovative weather satellite systems ever built. The first constellation of satellites is planned to be launched in the timeframe 2025/2026.

In this role, you will report to the Lead Project Controller for LEO Programmes and focus on budget preparation, cost and budget control, human resources and financial planning and reporting for the Second Generation of the Eumetsat Polar System Programme (EPS-SG).

**What you’ll be doing**
- Support the Programme budget execution and perform related cost control activities, including invoice control and support to procurement actions and/or changes within Cooperation Agreements;
- Monitor and control the budget implementation status in order to anticipate any major deviations and prepare for the year-end closure process;
- Support the preparation of inputs to the annual budgets and long-term financial planning;
- Support the maintenance of the Cost At Completion;
- Support the preparation of the Financial Bilateral meetings, and/or other iterations with Partners such as ESA, DLR, NOAA, CNES;
- In the frame of Human Resource (HR) planning activities, support the establishment of the long-term HR plan for the Programme and coordinate requests for matrix support arrangements when applicable;
- Support Project Control reporting, in particular as regards management and performance reporting including production/analysis of monthly performance indicators;
- Provide general administrative support for project control activities.

**What we offer**
- Excellent salary, of up to Euro 6,000 **NET (after income tax)** based on skills and experience
- Flexible working time including additional flexi-leave
- Full medical coverage for employee and family
- Attractive pension
- 30 days of annual leave + 14.5 days public holidays
- Training and development support
- Relocation allowance and support (if applicable)

**Requirements**:
**Qualifications**:

- Full secondary education and additional training and experience in a relevant discipline.

**Skills and Experience**:

- Proved experience with cost or project control tasks;
- Proven knowledge and practice of administrative processes based on ERP systems (e.g. SAP) and strong MS Excel ability;
- Organised and methodical approach with the ability to handle high volumes of data, pay close attention to details and work to tight deadlines in a dynamic environment;
- Proactivity and strong capability for analytical thinking and seeing the big picture while maintaining a focus on details;

**Languages**:
**APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED IN ENGLISH. WE WILL BE UNABLE TO CONSIDER APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED IN OTHER LANGUAGES.**

EUMETSAT is an international organisation employing staff from across all 30 member states and this role is being advertised on multiple international job boards, but please note that this role would be based in Darmstadt, Germany and would require international applicants to relocate if successful.

**More about us**

**EUMETSAT’s role is to establish and operate meteorological satellites to monitor the weather and climate from space - 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. This information is supplied to the National Meteorological Services of the organisation's Member and Cooperating States in Europe, as well as other users worldwide.**

**EUMETSAT also operates several Copernicus missions on behalf of the European Union and provide data services to the Copernicus marine and atmospheric services and their users.**

**As an intergovernmental European Organisation, EUMETSAT can recruit nationals only from the 30 Member States (Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom).**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to 6,000.00€ per month

Work Location: On the road