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Copernicus Programme Management Support Officer
2015-08-05 16:10:14| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Serco is a FTSE 250 international service company that improves the quality and efficiency of essential services that matter to millions of people around the world. The work we do for national and local governments involves us in the most important areas of public services, including science and defence. Sercos space heritage over the last 40 years has placed us in the Space News Top 50 Space Industry Manufacturing and Services Companies. With over 1500 staff in the space business covering a wide spectrum of experience and skills, we convey best practice, expertise and innovation in our business. For our activities in EUMETSAT, we are currently looking for a Copernicus Programme Management Support Officer. Tasks and Responsibilities The successful candidate shall report to the Copernicus Programme and Service Manager and liaise with the Copernicus Programme and Service Management Office CPO team. Overall shehe shall support the Copernicus Programme management in the preparation of implementation reports to be delivered to the EC and to EUMETSAT Delegate Bodies, in the preparation of Programme bilateral meetings between the EC EUMETSAT and associated documentation presentations, agendas, minutes of meeting, in the monitoring and reporting of Programme indicators including technical service level performance indicators and in the maintenance of management and high level plans. The tasks of the key person shall include, but not necessarily be limited to, the following Support the Copernicus Programme Manager in the preparation of annual and quarterly implementation reports to be delivered to the EC including service performance and technical progress, open issues, action status, risk status Support the Copernicus Programme Manager in the preparation of annual Work Programmes detailing the set of tasks to be implemented and associated schedule Support the Copernicus Programme Manager in the preparation of Programme Management Meetings between the EU and EUMETSAT including the preparation of agendas, viewgraphs addressing progress and main issues, recording of the Minutes of Meetings and of the associated actions Support the Copernicus Programme Manager in the preparation of elements of progress reports to EUMETSAT Delegate Bodies as well as the preparation of synthetic progress reports for internal and external purposes Support the Programme Manager in the preparation of the Programme Briefings from a management standpoint as well as the organization of dedicated key points In close liaison with the CPO and operations teams, support the establishment and maintenance of service level indicators to track and report progress of Copernicus entrusted activities and associated service level performances Maintain with the Copernicus Programme Manager and his team a Critical Item List associated with all entrusted activities In close liaison with the Copernicus Quality Assurance Engineer, support the periodic maintenance of the EUMETSAT Copernicus Management Plan ECMP the Management Plan for Copernicus data services delivered by EUMETSAT on behalf of the European Commission SMP and all associated documents including work practises etc and the Work Breakdown Structure, Product tree Documentation tree. In close liaison with the Copernicus Programme Manager and his team, followup the progress and status of the internal actions decided at various occasions such like the Programme Management Meetings, the Ramp Up Steering Committee meetings, the Management Board meetings, or coming from internal CPO Team meetings. Requirements The key person shall have, as a prerequisite, a demonstrated experience in project management of at least 5 years, in service management and service level monitoring and reporting, preferably in space projects. The successful candidate shall have a University degree. The following skills are mandatory Project Management Prince 2 or equivalent and Project Control including o Project planning, initiation, and organization, o Software tools for project management, o Accurate estimating and cost control, o Project execution and control, o Developing powerful project presentations and reports, o Managing risk and making decisions, o Effective problem management, o Performance service management, o Managing change. Excellent analytical and reporting skills Knowledge and experience of QA processes and procedures Expert in using Microsoft Office software Word, Excel, Powerpoint and MS Project Excellent oral and written communication in English. The key person is required to have the experience and capability to fulfil the assigned tasks with the minimum of supervision. Furthermore, heshe should preferably have experience of working on a collaborative programme between different partners. The official languages of EUMETSAT are English and French. The working language for the position is English and therefore the candidates must be able to work effectively in this language, knowledge of French being an advantage. Application procedure Important All applicants must hold a current valid work permit for Germany or be EU nationals. Important Due to the high interest these roles generate, Serco reserves the right to commence, alter or conclude the recruitment process prior to the closing date. If shortlisted, a recruiter will contact you directly. You can also login at any time to apply to additional positions. Data Protection By submitting a job application you agree to the storage of any personal data provided by you directly or collected from generally accessible sources in particular professional and other social media throughout the entire application process CV, references, letter of application, interviews as applicable. To facilitate subsequent contact for professional purposes only, you agree to your data being saved after the application process has ended. You may revoke your consent to this agreement at any time. The same shall also apply if you are contacted by SERCO GROUP regarding vacancies that match your existing profile. If you are interested in this vacancy, and think you have the skills and experience required, please apply via the relevant link available in our corporate careers website httpwww.serco.comcareersindex.asp Position Copernicus Programme Management Support Officer Reference G015188EUM Application closing date 11.09.2015 Start date Nov. 2015
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