Chief Digital and Information Officer (CDIO)
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Business development
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English and French
Chief Digital and Information Officer (CDIO)
Permanent
Under the direct authority of the Director of Internal Services, you will be responsible for developing ESAâs Digital and Information Technology (IT) Strategy and for the management of the department in charge of its implementation. You will also be responsible for the provision of optimised ESA business and management system IT applications and services. Moreover, you will be expected to unlock the full potential offered by the pooling of IT resources, in particular for ESAâs space and ground system IT, in full collaboration with all ESA directorates. In this capacity, you will also have access to the Director General.
Develop, coordinate and implement the ESA IT strategy in such a manner that reflects and connects the ESA business and management system IT and the space and ground system IT domains.
Generate corresponding architectures and work plans for ESA as a data- and information-driven space agency.
Fulfil the IT needs of ESA and its directorates by fostering the integration of digital technologies and digital innovation in close interaction with industrial and institutional partners.
business and management IT applications, services and infrastructure
IT and cyber security applications, services and infrastructure
business and management end user services and infrastructure
Experience in complex IT application and service development and operations management
Ability to translate IT experience into a coherent IT Strategy and to ensure its implementation
Experience in the service-oriented onboarding of a diverse stakeholder and customer community
Knowledge of business process change and improvement management
Relationship Management
A masterâs degree in engineering, data science or physical science with a strong IT focus is required.
at least 10 years of experience in a similar IT leadership position;
demonstrated excellent leadership, relationship management and communication skills, both oral and written;
the ability to reach solution-oriented, pragmatic and timely decisions of a high standard and with integrity as well as to support others (team members, upper management and other stakeholders) in this process.
People management experience is required, and international experience would be an asset, including outside your home country, as would experience in diverse functional areas relevant to ESA activities. Mobility is inherent to management functions and this position may be subject to rotation.
The working languages of the Agency are English and French. 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, beliefs, age, disability or other characteristics. Whenever possible, we seek to accommodate individuals with disabilities by providing the necessary support at the workplace.