Project Manager, Reporting & Governance Manager, IRIS2 Programme Office

Project Manager, Reporting & Governance, IRIS2 Programme Office

The job responsibilities outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may evolve over time and be reviewed according to business needs.

PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION

IRIS2 is the new European Union secure satellite constellation. 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.

SES – together with other consortium partners and core members - was selected by the European Commission to build and to operate the IRIS2 multi-orbit satellite constellation.

The IRIS2 team enters next project phases, we seek and there is a strong need of support for all the activities around service provisioning and products that the system can offer in the future.

ROLE DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

• The Programme Reporting & Governance Manager is responsible for ensuring the effective implementation and operation of the programme governance framework, including structured reporting, decision‑making support, and governance compliance across all programme levels.
• The role ensures that programme status, risks, changes, and performance indicators are consistently consolidated, clearly communicated, and decision‑ready, enabling timely and informed governance at all levels.
• This role acts as the central coordination point for programme reporting and governance execution, ensuring that no critical information, decision, or action remains unmanaged.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES / KEY RESULT AREAS

• Governance Framework Execution
  • Implement and maintain the programme governance structure, including boards, forums, and escalation paths
  • Ensure that governance processes are consistently applied across all segments and partners
  • Support the preparation and coordination of:
    • Programme Operations Management Board
    • Risk & Change Board
    • Planning & Performance Reviews
    • Steering Committee inputs
• Programme Reporting
  • Develop and maintain the Programme Operations Management Pack (single source of truth)
  • Consolidate inputs from:
    • Delivery teams
    • Integration & Control functions
    • Support functions
  • Ensure consistent, structured, and timely reporting of:
    • Programme status
    • Risks and issues
    • Changes and impacts
    • KPIs and performance indicators
• Decision Support & Traceability
  • Ensure all governance forums are provided with decision‑ready information
  • Maintain:
    • Decision logs
    • Action tracking
  • Ensure full traceability of decisions and follow‑up actions
• Coordination & Alignment
  • Act as interface between:
    • Programme Management Operations
    • Integration & Control disciplines (planning, cost, risk)
    • PMT & Quality
    • Delivery teams
  • Ensure alignment between:
    • Reporting outputs
    • Governance discussions
    • Actual programme status
• Quality & Consistency of Reporting
  • Define and enforce reporting standards, templates, and formats
  • Ensure data consistency across:
    • Schedule (IMS)
    • Risk & Change registers
    • Cost and resource views
  • Drive continuous improvement of reporting clarity and usability

COMPETENCIES

• Strong experience in programme reporting and governance in complex projects
• Solid understanding of:
  • Programme management processes
  • Risk, change, planning, and cost integration
• Ability to consolidate and communicate complex information in a clear and structured manner
• Strong coordination and stakeholder management skills
• High level of attention to detail combined with big‑picture understanding
• Experience in multi‑stakeholder or institutional programmes (ESA/EC) is a strong asset

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• University degree in either Telecom, IT or Satellite Engineering
• Minimum 5 years proven professional experience in project management
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken
• Any other European Language is considered an asset
• Experience in using MS Tools including MS Project
• Strong experience in project management and programme environments
• Experience in tool implementation and system integration
• Proven experience in working with EU, ESA, and or national governmental institutions along ECSS standards
• PMP® Certification (nonessential)
• ITIL® 4 Certificate (nonessential)

OTHER KEY REQUIREMENTS / COMMENTS

• The candidate must be eligible for a “SECRET” security clearance, in accordance with the national regulations as well as EU/ESA/NATO equivalents
• Willing to work 60% onsite from office
• Travel as required for project realization purposes

SES and its Affiliated Companies are committed to providing fair and equal employment opportunities to all. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.

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