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Antenna Programme Manager
2013-01-08 20:38:40| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Astrium brings space to you. Number 1 in Europe and number 3 worldwide, Astrium employs over 17,000 men and women mainly based in five European countries France, Germany, the UK, Spain and the Netherlands. Our technical excellence and extensive prime contractorship experience extend across all sectors of the space business launch vehicles, manned space activities, satellite systems and related services. We are currently looking for a Programme Manager for Antennas within the team in Stevenage, to play a key role in the delivery of prime projects. The successful applicant will lead and manage multidisciplined, integrated project teams in the design and manufacture of Spacecraft Antenna products and complete systems. The successful applicant will be working at the forefront of cutting edge technology, on large, high profile programmes. The role involves a high level of exposure to the front end of the projects, and we are looking for somebody who has the ability to work closely with end customers and raise the profile of the department. Priority will be given to Internal Astrium applicants. Applications are welcome from agency workers. The key responsibilities of the role are Provide leadership of a Project Team to ensure an Antenna product or System is delivered onquality, ontime and oncost. This will involve leadership and motivation to build the team into an effective unit Act as the single point of contact with the customers both internal and external, and negotiate any changes in requirement specification Manage, with the Astrium Supplier Relationship Managers, national and international subcontractors and suppliers. Manage, with the Astrium Procurement organisation, external suppliers for the provision of components and subassemblies. Ensure effective Risk and Opportunity Management and Gate Review processes are in place on the programme. Generate and present programme technical, schedule and financial performance at monthly senior management reviews The successful candidate will demonstrate the following skills and experience Educated to degree level or equivalent in Engineering, Science, Electronics or related discipline Extensive experience in in high integrity technical project management, ideally working in a Space environment Knowledge of the design drivers and production processes associated with the design of spacecraft products Technical subcontract management Demonstrable and quantifiable skills in hardware delivery project management planning and control, risk management, commercial and financial parameters, negotiation skills, and a high degree of customer interaction Desirable An understanding and appreciation of the significance of the antenna within satellite applications Prince2 or PMI French German language skills TO APPLY click here
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