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Planning and Scheduling Support for the Technical and Scientific Support Department 1313028
2013-04-15 22:37:08| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Solenix is specialized in the provision of highquality software engineering, technical consulting and operations services in the aerospace domain. This vacancy note concerns an onsite consulting position at EUMETSAT in Darmstadt, Germany. Planning and Scheduling Support for the Technical and Scientific Support Department 1313028 Job Description The candidate shall provide the support in the TSS Department to the TSS Project Control and Resource Planning Team. The tasks of the candidate will typically include Planning and scheduling of the TSS projects portfolio as part of the TSS projects portfolio management system Support to the planning of resources and the reporting on resource usageavailability Support to the definition of the TSS resource management process, selection and implementation of the TSS resource management tools. Establishing a related set of schedule trackers, metrics and performance indicators allowing to manage efficiently a portfolio of projects and the allocation of resources in a matrix support environment Coordinating and tracking all planning and scheduling across the TSS Department multimission infrastructure planning, products and services, projects planning etc including maintenanceevolution of ground segment systems, operational projects and developmentevolution of observational products related activities Maintenance of the schedule documentation and update of the multiprojects planning database in coordination with the schedule responsible Documentation and analysis of schedule assumptions, modifications, deviations, risks, critical path and milestone trend evolution. Development and update of schedule indicators Ensuring that all planning and scheduling conflicts are resolved Support to and participation in schedule review meetings with relevant TSS teams. Participation in meetings to understand status of activities, as necessary Organise the weekly TSS planning and scheduling meetings Provide planning for the TSS management meetings Support the TSS reporting reviews, actions and recommendations As relevant, providing planning support to major Programme activities including the preparations for the launch and commissioning of new satellites Ensuring all plans and schedules are distributed both internally and also to relevant external partnersentities using email, Intranet and Extranet Coordinating the evolution and update of the TSS Department Intranet and Extranet pages for ground segment systems and products development related activities liaising with all TSS Divisions Preparation and production of reports monthly progress report, technical reports as necessary. Required Skills and Experience University degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline Strong experience in planning and scheduling. Direct experience of scheduling for space segment programmes andor ground segment development and operations will be considered as an advantage. Minimum of 5 year experience in Planning and scheduling within a large project including conflict resolution Minimum of 5 year experience in Project Portfolio management working experience in managing portfolio of projectsactivities Expert level usage of Microsoft Project and Microsoft Excel Proven experience in using schedulingplanning tools Good communication skills Conduct work in an orderly and disciplined way with the minimum of supervision Perform calmly and correcty under stress. Ability to work effectively in English and have knowledge of French Desirable Skills and Experience Experience in business process definition will be seen as an advantage. Work Location Darmstadt, Germany Dates Application Deadline 06 May 2013 Start of Work 01 August 2013 Important Notes Before applying to this position, please read the page Notes to Applicants on the Solenix website under Career. Applicants must be EU citizens or have a valid work and residence permit in Germany. Security, identity and reference checks on the candidates are part of the recruitment process. Job Application Please send your applications electronically to careersolenix.ch before the application deadline 06 May 2013
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