For the Integrated Operations (IOP) Programme, the La Silla Paranal Observatory opens a project position of an International Staff Member as a Project Manager.

As one of the organisational change management projects hosted within ESO's Integrated Operations Programme (IOP), the mission of the project manager is to ensure the successful planning, execution, and completion of IOP projects for ESO's next generation Observatory operations model. The project manager is responsible for aligning the IOP project with ESO's overall strategic goals and ensuring that the implemented system meets the requirements of the programme.

The IOP project manager is to lead the project through its lifecycle, ensuring that it delivers the expected business value, meets the requirements, and is completed within the defined scope, schedule, and budget constraints. The role demands a combination of technical expertise, leadership skills, and a deep understanding of both business processes and organisational dynamics.

In direct collaboration with the Project Coordination Office (PCO) manager, the selected candidate will work with a team of programme engineers and operations experts on the development and execution of a multi-project plan to implement a process-based lean operations model for the entire operations structure of the VLT and ELT facilities. This role offers significant challenges, as you will collaborate with numerous stakeholders and gain valuable experience in a multicultural and global environment. You will be responsible for managing the full project lifecycle and have a one-time, unique opportunity to be involved in the development/definition of projects comprising the digital transformation of technical maintenance, astronomical observing, logistics and management processes as well as associated hardware and infrastructure construction projects.