Intern in the Human and Robotic Exploration Programme Management Support Group

Internship Opportunity in the Human and Robotic Exploration Programme Management Support Group

Our team and mission

The Directorate of Human and Robotic Exploration is a Programme Directorate within ESA. Using a combination of human and robotic capabilities, the directorate explores destinations in space where humans are already living and working, or will be in the future, with aims including scientific and technological research, economic development, international cooperation, and public inspiration.

ESA’s Terrae Novae Programme consolidates ESA’s exploration activities structured around four areas: Low-Earth Orbit (LEO), Moon, Mars and Cross-Destination. These include building the European Service Modules for the Artemis missions to the Moon, providing major building blocks of the Lunar Gateway space station, developing the first European Moon Landing vehicle, developing the Rosalind Franklin Mars Rover and being NASA’s partner for the first Mars Sample Return mission.

The Programme Management Support Group (HRE-P), within ESA’s Directorate of Human and Robotic Exploration Programmes, is responsible for assisting the Project, Programme and Directorate Management team in operational aspects such as resource planning and control (financial, industrial, workforce, schedule). The Programme Management Support office duties include supporting the preparation of Programme proposals, preparing planning scenarios, managing geographical return reporting, generating financial and performance reporting, and monitoring project budgets.

You will support the activities of the HRE-P Digitalisation Steering Board. The goal of the steering board is to identify, prioritize, direct resources and achieve the benefits of a portfolio of digitalization, reporting and business change initiatives that are aligned with HRE’s strategic priorities and support the mission of the HRE Business Control and Management Support Group. The objective is to ensure HRE-P business processes and systems are sufficiently agile and resilient to cope with evolving HRE business needs and the increased pace of change.

Field(s) of activity for the internship

Topic of the internship: Management Control Systems and Business Process Improvement

You will support the activities of the HRE-P Digitalisation Steering Board, with a focus on:

• Supporting the implementation of the Digitalisation Workplan and associated projects;
• Performing process analysis and identifying opportunities to improve the way we operate. Evaluate programme and directorate processes and pinpoint what works and what could be improved;
• Performing data analysis for the Programme and Directorate, accessing a variety of data sources, performing analysis, identifying trends and issues, and improving reporting to transform this data into useful information for management and decision making.

You will have the opportunity to be involved in and learn about:

• Process Improvement approaches;
• Programme, Project and Workforce Management;
• BI Reporting & Data Analysis;
• Communication and Presentation;
• Business Acumen.

Behavioural competencies

• Result Orientation
• Operational Efficiency
• Fostering Cooperation
• Relationship Management
• Continuous Improvement
• Forward Thinking

Education and Requirements

You must be a university student, preferably studying at master’s level. In addition, you must be able to prove that you will be enrolled at your University for the entire duration of the internship.

The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these is required. Knowledge of another ESA Member State language is an asset.

During the interview, your motivation for applying to this role will be explored.

Knowledge or background in business administration, project management, and/or information systems, with coursework in areas like process analysis and management information systems would be an asset. Experience with process mapping tools (e.g., Visio), workflow automation and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI) is highly desirable.

Important Information and Disclaimer

During the recruitment process, the Agency may request applicants to undergo selection tests.

Applicants must be eligible to access information, technology, and hardware which is subject to European or US export control and sanctions regulations.

The information published on ESA’s careers website regarding internship conditions is correct at the time of publication. It is not intended to be exhaustive and may not address all questions you would have.

Nationality

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, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.