Deputy Head of Iter Construction Project Io1117

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**Application Deadline**: 10/08/2025

**Department**:ITER Construction Project

**Division / Program**:
**Section / Project**:
**Job Grade**: D1/D2

**Language Requirements**:Fluent in English (written & spoken)

**Contract Duration**: Initial Employment Contract up to five years with possibility for extension

**Purpose**

The Deputy Head of ITER Construction Project (DHCP) supports the completion of the ITER Facility up to Start Research Operation (SRO) phase and design and delivery activities necessary for subsequent phases of the Project. In support of and reporting to the Head of ITER Construction Project (HCP), the DHCP has delegated authorities for oversight on some of the scope within the overall project.

The DHCP will represent the organization internally and externally as a member of senior management, modelling the “one project - one team” spirit of the Project in a matrix organization to streamline construction activities.

**Background**

The ITER Construction Project is responsible for design, delivery, installation, and commissioning of all elements of the ITER facility.

**Key Duties** & Responsibilities**

**Primary Responsibilities**
- Supports the HCP in leading the ITER Integrated Project Team in accordance to the Project Specifications and Project Requirements.
- Provides leadership in building and managing the team to maximize commitment and effectiveness to achieve the Project goals.
- Assures scope is delivered on cost and schedule within the agreed baselines, specifically for delegated responsibilities and generally in support of the HCP.
- Works with the HCP to assure Domestic Agencies’ (DAs) in-kind procurement activities as well as the other procurement activities directly implemented by the ITER organization are delivered according to the overall project schedule.
- Together with HCP, ensures all work is carried out in accordance with the ITER Nuclear Safety, the Environment Protection, and the Occupational Health and Safety standards.
- Fosters collaboration and integration between the IO and DAs in the spirit of “one project - one team” for all delegated responsibilities and ensures a highly collaborative approach with the IO senior management and DAs leaders.

**Additional Responsibilities**
- Advises the HCP and responds to emerging issues and opportunities with timely, pragmatic and effective solutions for all delegated responsibilities in shared vision.
- Analyzes and alerts the HCP promptly on issues that would jeopardize on-time accomplishment of major schedule milestones, scope, or impact to quality and nuclear safety requirements, while implementing appropriate risk mitigation strategies for the project.
- Designs KPIs for project progress and prioritizes standards of performance, anticipating and solving major issues.
- Models the values and vision of the ITER project including expectations from the Code of Conduct.

**_ Please note that job descriptions cannot be exhaustive, and the staff member may be required to undertake other duties, which are broadly in line with the above primary responsibilities._**

**Experience & Competencies**

**Essential**:

- Demonstrated capacity in project management and successful experience within large scientific or technical international projects from design, procurement, assembly, commissioning and operation of a facility and all associated systems within complex international environments or projects.
- Project / Program Management experience in a large project with multi-national collaboration, managing safety, risks and costs, and reporting on progress to manage programs or initiatives within the constraints of human and financial constraints.
- Proven top-level executive managerial skills characterized by a