The Director of Programmes is responsible for programme planning and control, for providing project-management capabilities across ESO, and for guiding the design and construction of new world-leading astronomical facilities and technologies within ESO's matrix organisation. These facilities include the ELT, the largest optical/infrared telescope ever conceived, and in the future it is expected to include the next ESO transformational facility identified through the Expanding Horizons process. * Through empowerment of the corresponding Programme Managers, be responsible for the design and construction (on schedule, cost and performance) of ESO's new astronomical facilities (telescopes, instruments) and new technologies, working closely with other Directorates through a matrix organisation.
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