Senior Team Leader Surveillance Data Processing (SDP)

Properties

• Function title: Senior Team Leader Surveillance Data Processing (SDP)
• Reference: NOC-MA-2026-AD/1174
• Location: Maastricht
• In accordance with the Service Regulations, staff are required to reside either at their place of employment or at such distance from it as is compatible with the proper performance of their duties.
• Information about living in Maastricht
• Nature of competition: Internal and external competition
• Applicable regulations: General conditions of employment governing servants at the EUROCONTROL Maastricht Centre
• Type of post: Administrator
• Job level: AD9-AD11 - Check salary simulations for the basic grade
• Generic job title: Senior Team Leader
• Number of posts: 1
• Duration of appointment: 5 Year(s) - renewal or conversion of the contract is possible under certain conditions see “Useful information” section
• Security clearance: Security vetting may be required in accordance with the relevant EUROCONTROL security provisions
• Directorate/Service: MUAC/ENG/ATMSYS/SDP - The Surveillance Data Processing team
• Working arrangement: EUROCONTROL operates a hybrid working model, combining onsite presence with teleworking opportunities. Teleworking is subject to the applicable internal rules and is granted in line with business needs and managerial approval.
  Teleworking must not exceed 50% of the days worked in a month when performed at the official place of residence as defined above.
  In addition, all staff may telework from a location of their choice for up to 20 working days per calendar year, with line manager authorisation. These 20 days do not count towards the 50% monthly limit.
  Competition publication date: 12/11/2026
• Competition closing date: 10/12/2026 (23:59 Brussels time)
• Reserve list: Applicable - See details in the "Useful information" section

Your team

Within the The Directorate Maastricht Upper Area Control Centre, the Engineering Division (ENG) is responsible for developing and providing the Communication and IT Infrastructure, ATM systems, IT security activities and facility services.

Your role

Your role will be to:

• Plan, drive, and monitor SDP team output, including resource allocation, role definition, and performance evaluation. Address performance gaps and foster development through training, coaching, mentoring, etc. to ensure required competencies are available when needed.
• Define the SDP budget and resource planning, advise senior management, ensure that the SDP team has the resources necessary to meet its objectives and that activities are aligned with the overall strategy.
• Monitor the SDP team’s activities, measure output against agreed key objectives in terms of achievement, performance, quality and cost, and decide on corrective actions as needed.
• Identify and implement process and/or systems improvements to enhance SDP’s delivery, drive innovation by anticipating and implementing new requirements and improvements balancing quality and cost-effectiveness.
• Manage and oversee (cross-Directorate) projects, including budget, resources, staff allocation, and coordinate with other teams and services on various activities to ensure successful project completion.
• Lead or provide regular reporting on team performance, project outcomes, and activities, providing strategic insights and recommendations to senior management.
• Establish and maintain relationships with external suppliers, monitor their performance, and initiate escalations when necessary.
• Carry out any other task in line with the main purpose of the job.

Required qualifications, experience & competencies

• Completion of third level studies meeting EQF Level 6 European Qualifications Framework (EQF) followed by at least 11 years relevant professional experience to perform the advertised responsibilities.
• Completion of third level studies meeting EQF Level 7 European Qualifications Framework (EQF) followed by at least 10 years relevant professional experience to perform the advertised responsibilities.
• Internal candidates can check on the intranet to see what level of in-house experience is considered equivalent to educational qualifications where appropriate.
• Experience in people management, including resource allocation, budgeting, and strategic planning.
• Experience in driving change and innovation.
• Experience in project and service management.
• Experience with Linux OS and bash scripting.
• Experience in object-oriented technology, in particular C/C++ programming language.
• Knowledge of Air Traffic Management (ATM).
• Technical drafting skills in English.
• The following would be an advantage/asset:
  • Experience in software development and design (Python).
  • Experience with SASS-C tool suite.
  • Experience with surveillance sensor and airborne incident investigation.
  • Knowledge of trackers (e.g. PHOENIX, ARTAS).
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• Managing people: You encourage development as support to business objectives.
• Communication: You adapt communication to different situations and audiences.
• Planning and organising: You apply planning principles to achieve business objectives.
• Customer focus: You develop and implement service excellence concepts.
• Decision-making: You assess the impact of actions and decisions.
• Ability to work in a multinational and multicultural environment.
• Professional conduct in line with the corporate behaviours of the Agency, i.e. result-driven, readiness to change, customer focus, integrity and team-player approach.

• The working languages of the Agency are English and French. For this particular job, candidates must be proficient users of English at level C1.

  The levels relate to the the European-framework-reference Common European Framework of References for languages (CEFR).

Useful information

• Applications will be accepted from nationals of EUROCONTROL Member States only.
• The selected candidate may be required to provide documentary evidence confirming they meet the minimum education requirements. They will be informed if and when specific evidence is needed. Please note that no offer (for external candidates) or appointment (for internal candidates) will be made until the necessary evidence, if required, is validated.
• The selected candidate will be appointed in accordance with the provisions of the General conditions of employment governing servants at the EUROCONTROL Maastricht Centre. This appointment may be renewed several times, but its total duration, including all renewal periods, may not exceed nine (9) years. A conversion to an undetermined duration appointment is possible where all of the following cumulative conditions are met: the post is confirmed as being of a lasting nature; the staff member has completed at least five years of service; the staff member’s performance has been satisfactory; and the conversion is in the interests of the service. Conversion is therefore not automatic.
• Conditions depending on current type of appointment
  Internal staff appointed for a determined period
  • Retain their current type of appointment duration.
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  • Renewal(s): This appointment may be renewed several times, but its total duration, including all renewal periods, may not exceed nine (9) years.
  • Conversion: Conversion to an undetermined duration appointment is possible where all of the following cumulative conditions are met: the post is confirmed as being of a lasting nature; the staff member has completed at least five years of service; the staff member’s performance has been satisfactory; and the conversion is in the interests of the service. Conversion is therefore not automatic.
  Internal staff appointed for an undetermined period
  • Retain their current type of appointment duration.
• The selected candidate must successfully complete a probationary period of nine (9) months before being established in the post.
• This post entails management activities. Established staff members will therefore have to serve a confirmation period of 9 months. This period may be shortened to 6 months if the selected candidate is appointed following a competition preceded by a previous temporary assignment to the post for which s/he was selected. The Director General may also decide not to make subject to this provision if that official has previously been assigned, for a period of 2 years or more, to a post similar to that for which he has been selected and which entailed the same level of management responsibilities.
• The selected candidate shall be appointed at the grade set out in this vacancy notice, or if a group of grades has been published for a job level, in principle at the basic grade of the published job level.

• Candidates declared suitable who are not selected for the post will be placed on a reserve list for similar roles. The reserve list will be valid for one year from the closing date of applications.
• Information on salary and benefits can be found on our Careers site
• EUROCONTROL is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equality and diversity. In the event of equal merit, preference may be given to the applicant from the under-represented diversity characteristics in order to complement diversity of teams and rebalance the workforce.
• Candidates should go to our Careers site and read the tips on how to apply.