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X Copernicus LSTM Project Manager Job Requisition ID: 20900 Date Posted: 21 September 2026 Closing Date: 12 October 2026 23:59 CET/CEST Publication Method: Internal & External Directorate: Earth Observation Programmes Workplace: Noordwijk, NL Grade Band: A5 - A5 Location ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands Description Project Manager for the Copernicus Land Surface Temperature Monitoring Project in the Copernicus Space Segment Programme of the Earth Observation Projects Department, Directorate of Earth Observation Programmes. You will report to the Copernicus Space Segment Programme Manager, within the Earth Observation Programmes Department. You will be responsible for managing the Copernicus LSTM Project protoflight and the recurrent satellite(s) implementation (Phases B2/C/D/E1). Duties Your specific responsibilities and duties will include: - Responsibility for the end-to-end procurement and technical management of the LSTM project within the agreed technical specification, cost and schedule; - Management of the industrial contract(s) related to area of responsibility, and interfacing with industry for all projects matters; - Representation of the project, and associated reporting, in front of ESA technical authorities (e.g. Inspector General, audit, frequency coordination, Security Office, Independent Safety Office,…), Mission Advisory Group, and ESA Delegate Bodies (DOSTAG); - Management of the LSTM ESA project team and associated support from the Directorates of Earth Observation Programmes; Technology, Engineering and Quality; Controlling, Finance and Operational Procurement; and Operations, ensuring that all appropriate information is available to all Project participants such that they can discharge their responsibilities efficiently within the agreed framework. - You will also be responsible for identifying, assessing, managing and reporting the health and safety risks in your area of responsibility. ...