As a Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for delivering projects assigned to you, in line with project objectives and contractual obligations. You will oversee progress, guide your team and subcontractors to meet all project requirements (technical, schedule, cost). You will serve as the primary contact for the project, both internally and with the customer. You will report to the CEO of the Belgium subsidiary and the Program Manager of ALDORIA.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver space and defence projects to the agreed baseline, ensuring customer satisfaction, timeliness, cost-effectiveness, and quality.

• Create, monitor, and track the project plan, schedule, risk register, and financial status to ensure project delivery on time, within budget, and to the required quality.

• Lead and align with the cross-functional ALDORIA technical team and subcontractors to meet contractual obligations and ensure efficient project execution.

• Communicate and report on project progress to customers and internally at ALDORIA, both in written and oral presentations. Seek solutions in case of deviations from the baseline, issues, or conflicts.

• Manage project risks by identifying, quantifying, and defining mitigation actions.

• Follow up with partners and subcontractors to guarantee timely delivery of work packages, analysis, test results, and related data packs, all within agreed cost and quality.

• Develop and maintain positive engagement with customers, partners, and suppliers.

• Ensure your project is appropriately resourced with the support of relevant resource managers.

Desired Skills/Experience/Knowledge:

• Master’s degree (or equivalent experience) in an engineering or scientific discipline, with 10+ years of relevant experience in project management.

• Experience in managing space and defence-related projects is essential. Understanding of ESA projects, Belgian institutions, and the space industry is a plus.

• Knowledge and experience in project management processes and methodologies. Experience in negotiation and conflict management.

• Experience in budget and resource management in a project management context.

• Ability to effectively influence, communicate, and negotiate with all levels of management and project stakeholders. Empower and inspire people to achieve success.

• Experience with projects involving a complex customer chain.

• Effective communication skills.

• Problem-solving abilities and ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and effectively.

• Demonstrable experience in optical technology.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently, as well as in a team, and deliver high-quality outputs in a timely manner.

• NATO/EU Clearance is a plus

• Fluent in Dutch and French. Professional proficiency in English is a plus.

Personal Skills:

• High motivation to work with complex engineering systems.

• Ability to integrate and work with a team from different geographical locations.

• Capability to solve complex problems.

• Initiative, autonomy, and self-development.

• Team player.

An interview with the manager (about 1 hour)

an HR interview (45 minutes)

an interview with the N+2 (about 1 hour).