Head of the Digital, Data and IT Infrastructure and Digital Workplace Division
pSelect how often (in days) to receive an alert: /p h3Head of the Digital, Data and IT Infrastructure and Digital Workplace Division /h3 h3Description /h3 pHead of the Digital, Data and IT Infrastructure and Digital Workplace Division, Digital, Data and Information Technology Department, Directorate of Resources and Services. /p pUnder the direct authority of the Chief Digital Information Officer (CDIO), you will be responsible for establishing, operating and continuously evolving ESA’s Agency-wide digital infrastructure, platform and workplace capabilities. /p pIn this role, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for the technology foundations that enable mission delivery, business continuity, digital transformation and future growth across the Agency. /p pThis includes responsibility for infrastructure platforms, cloud and computing services, high-performance computing, digital workplace technologies, end user services and local support functions, ensuring their security, resilience, scalability, interoperability and long-term evolution in line with ESA’s Digital, Data and IT Strategy. /p pThe Division plays a central role in enabling ESA’s resilience, sovereignty and dual-use ambitions, while providing the shared technology capabilities required to support directorates, programmes and mission activities across the Agency. /p pbLocation /bbr/ESRIN, Frascati, Italy, or ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands /p h3Duties /h3 pYour tasks and responsibilities will include: /p ul lileading and developing the Division, providing strategic direction, organisational leadership and a strong performance culture across a multidisciplinary workforce; /li liproviding strategic leadership for the Agency’s infrastructure, platform and end-user technology capabilities; /li liowning ESA’s Agency-wide infrastructure landscape, ensuring secure, resilient and scalable technology foundations that support mission operations, business continuity and future growth; /li lidriving the modernisation and transformation of ESA’s infrastructure ecosystem, including cloud, platform engineering, high-performance computing, digital workplace and shared technology services; /li lienabling ESA’s Digital, Data and IT Strategy through shared platforms that increase interoperability, reuse, scalability and delivery speed across directorates and programmes; /li liensuring ESA’s resilience, sovereignty and dual-use ambitions are supported by robust, secure and future-ready infrastructure capabilities; /li lileading Agency-wide collaboration with business, mission and technology stakeholders to deliver critical infrastructure capabilities supporting mission development, operations and enterprise transformation; /li limanaging strategic suppliers, technology partnerships, infrastructure investments and delivery organisations to ensure operational excellence, value for money and sustainable long-term capability development; /li lileading the transformation and operation of ESA’s Agency-wide digital infrastructure, enabling mission success, business continuity, digital transformation and future growth through secure, resilient and sovereign technology capabilities; /li libuilding the capabilities, leadership team and operating model required to deliver ESA’s future digital,
data and IT ambitions; /li lidriving collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement across teams, suppliers and stakeholders in support of Agency-wide transformation objectives; /li lifostering an environment that combines operational excellence, engineering innovation, resilience and service orientation. /li /ul pbr/You will also be responsible for identifying, assessing, managing and reporting the health and safety risks in your area of responsibility. /p pEnterprise infrastructure strategy and operations /p pCloud and hybrid cloud platforms /p pData centre, network and compute infrastructure /p pDigital workplace and end-user computing services /p pPlatform engineering and modern infrastructure architectures /p pIT service management and operational excellence /p pInfrastructure security, resilience and business continuity /p pVendor, contract and managed service governance /p pInfrastructure transformation and modernisation /p pTechnology risk management /p pResult Orientationbr/Operational Efficiencybr/Fostering Cooperationbr/Relationship Managementbr/Continuous Improvementbr/Forward Thinking /p pA master’s degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, mathematics, physics or a related discipline is required, together with a minimum of 15 years of progressively responsible experience in digital technologies, data and IT, including substantial leadership responsibility for complex infrastructure, platform, cloud, digital workplace or technology operations environments. /p pAt least eight years of experience in senior leadership positions with accountability for large multidisciplinary teams, strategic suppliers and mission-or business-critical technology services. /p h3Additional requirements /h3 pThe following competences are highly desirable: /p ul liHigh-performance computing (HPC); /li liInfrastructure supporting data and Al workloads; /li liZero trust, secure-by-design and infrastructure security architecture; /li liInfrastructure supporting classified, sovereign or dual-use environments; /li liAutomation, DevOps and Platform-as-a-Service concepts; /li liLarge-scale technology consolidation and rationalisation programmes; /li liMission-critical operational environments. /li /ul pYou should have: /p ul liproven experience of leading, motivating and developing a team; /li lithe ability to provide strategic direction to individuals and teams and to relate team objectives to the overall, evolving organisational goals and context; /li lithe ability to drive performance and foster cooperation within and across teams throughout the organisation; /li lidemonstrated excellent leadership, relationship management and communication skills, both oral and written; /li lia proven track record of representing the Agency’s interests to external interfaces; /li liexcellent cognitive, analytical, delegation,
planning and organisational skills; /li lithe ability to anticipate problems, resolve complex issues and relate situations to their context; /li lithe ability to make solution-oriented, pragmatic and timely decisions of a high standard and with integrity, as well as to support others, such as team members, upper management and other stakeholders, in this process. /li /ul pPeople management experience is required, international experience is an asset, including outside your home country, as well as experience in diverse functional areas relevant to ESA activities. Mobility is inherent to management functions and this position may be subject to rotation. Therefore, mobility opportunities may be offered to you as part of your career evolution at ESA, beginning after approximately five years in this role. /p pbDiversity, Equity and Inclusiveness /bbr/ESA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. We therefore welcome applications from all qualified candidates irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religious beliefs, age, disability or other characteristics. /p pAt the Agency we value diversity, and we welcome people with disabilities. Whenever possible, we seek to accommodate individuals with disabilities by providing the necessary support at the workplace. The Human Resources Department can also provide assistance during the recruitment process. If you would like to discuss this further, please contact us via email at /p pImportant Information and Disclaimerbr/Applicants must be eligible to access information, technology, and hardware which is subject to European or US export control and sanctions regulations eligible to acquire the security clearance by their national security administrations. /p pDuring the recruitment process, the Agency may request applicants to undergo selection tests. Additionally, successful candidates will need to undertake basic screening before appointment, which will be conducted by an external background screening service, in compliance with the European Space Agency's security procedures. /p pNote that ESA is in the process of transitioning to a Matrix setup, which could lead to organisational changes affecting this position. /p pThe information published on ESA’s careers website regarding working conditions is correct at the time of publication. It is not intended to be exhaustive and may not address all questions you would have. /p pNationality and Languagesbr/Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States: Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Canada, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania and Slovakia. /p pAccording to the ESA Convention, staff shall be recruited on the basis of their qualifications, taking into account an adequate distribution of posts among nationals of the Member States. /p pThe working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these is required. Knowledge of another Member State language would be an asset. /p #J-18808-Ljbffr
data and IT ambitions; /li lidriving collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement across teams, suppliers and stakeholders in support of Agency-wide transformation objectives; /li lifostering an environment that combines operational excellence, engineering innovation, resilience and service orientation. /li /ul pbr/You will also be responsible for identifying, assessing, managing and reporting the health and safety risks in your area of responsibility. /p pEnterprise infrastructure strategy and operations /p pCloud and hybrid cloud platforms /p pData centre, network and compute infrastructure /p pDigital workplace and end-user computing services /p pPlatform engineering and modern infrastructure architectures /p pIT service management and operational excellence /p pInfrastructure security, resilience and business continuity /p pVendor, contract and managed service governance /p pInfrastructure transformation and modernisation /p pTechnology risk management /p pResult Orientationbr/Operational Efficiencybr/Fostering Cooperationbr/Relationship Managementbr/Continuous Improvementbr/Forward Thinking /p pA master’s degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, mathematics, physics or a related discipline is required, together with a minimum of 15 years of progressively responsible experience in digital technologies, data and IT, including substantial leadership responsibility for complex infrastructure, platform, cloud, digital workplace or technology operations environments. /p pAt least eight years of experience in senior leadership positions with accountability for large multidisciplinary teams, strategic suppliers and mission-or business-critical technology services. /p h3Additional requirements /h3 pThe following competences are highly desirable: /p ul liHigh-performance computing (HPC); /li liInfrastructure supporting data and Al workloads; /li liZero trust, secure-by-design and infrastructure security architecture; /li liInfrastructure supporting classified, sovereign or dual-use environments; /li liAutomation, DevOps and Platform-as-a-Service concepts; /li liLarge-scale technology consolidation and rationalisation programmes; /li liMission-critical operational environments. /li /ul pYou should have: /p ul liproven experience of leading, motivating and developing a team; /li lithe ability to provide strategic direction to individuals and teams and to relate team objectives to the overall, evolving organisational goals and context; /li lithe ability to drive performance and foster cooperation within and across teams throughout the organisation; /li lidemonstrated excellent leadership, relationship management and communication skills, both oral and written; /li lia proven track record of representing the Agency’s interests to external interfaces; /li liexcellent cognitive, analytical, delegation,
planning and organisational skills; /li lithe ability to anticipate problems, resolve complex issues and relate situations to their context; /li lithe ability to make solution-oriented, pragmatic and timely decisions of a high standard and with integrity, as well as to support others, such as team members, upper management and other stakeholders, in this process. /li /ul pPeople management experience is required, international experience is an asset, including outside your home country, as well as experience in diverse functional areas relevant to ESA activities. Mobility is inherent to management functions and this position may be subject to rotation. Therefore, mobility opportunities may be offered to you as part of your career evolution at ESA, beginning after approximately five years in this role. /p pbDiversity, Equity and Inclusiveness /bbr/ESA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. We therefore welcome applications from all qualified candidates irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religious beliefs, age, disability or other characteristics. /p pAt the Agency we value diversity, and we welcome people with disabilities. Whenever possible, we seek to accommodate individuals with disabilities by providing the necessary support at the workplace. The Human Resources Department can also provide assistance during the recruitment process. If you would like to discuss this further, please contact us via email at /p pImportant Information and Disclaimerbr/Applicants must be eligible to access information, technology, and hardware which is subject to European or US export control and sanctions regulations eligible to acquire the security clearance by their national security administrations. /p pDuring the recruitment process, the Agency may request applicants to undergo selection tests. Additionally, successful candidates will need to undertake basic screening before appointment, which will be conducted by an external background screening service, in compliance with the European Space Agency's security procedures. /p pNote that ESA is in the process of transitioning to a Matrix setup, which could lead to organisational changes affecting this position. /p pThe information published on ESA’s careers website regarding working conditions is correct at the time of publication. It is not intended to be exhaustive and may not address all questions you would have. /p pNationality and Languagesbr/Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States: Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Canada, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania and Slovakia. /p pAccording to the ESA Convention, staff shall be recruited on the basis of their qualifications, taking into account an adequate distribution of posts among nationals of the Member States. /p pThe working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these is required. Knowledge of another Member State language would be an asset. /p #J-18808-Ljbffr