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Project Manager Space Science
2017-11-29 18:16:49| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Project Manager Space Science Harwell Science and Innovation Campus, Oxfordshire Salary 37,415 41,572 Full timePart timeFlexible hours considered About Us The Science and Technology Facilities Council STFC is one of Europes largest research organisations. Were trusted to support, enable and undertake pioneering projects in an amazing diversity of fields. Through worldclass facilities and people, were driving groundbreaking advances in science and technology. STFCs RAL Space department carries out an exciting range of worldclass space research and technology development. Weve had significant involvement in over 200 space missions and operate at the forefront of UK Space Research, working alongside organisations including ESA, NASA and ESO. About The Role The Project Management Group of the Space Engineering and Technology Division has a growing number of ongoing and new projects which require Project Management support. This portfolio of projects covers a wide range of applications including Spacecraft Instrumentation, Space Physics, Earth Observation and Calibration Sources. We now have a new opportunity for an experienced and talented Project Manager to work on Space hardware projects at all stages of implementation from the proposal right through to inflight commissioning and calibration. Responsibilities will include managing projects andor significant work packages reporting to customers on all aspects your projects using written reports, Gantt charts and presentations managing multidisciplinary teams to produce project deliverables leading a team of specialists preparing proposals for future lines of work reporting project finance and schedule to senior management providing advice and training on project management matters to junior members of staff regular liaison with external customers a variety of space engineering and scientific support staff. About You You will be educated to degree level in a STEM discipline or demonstrate significant equivalent experience. You will also hold a recognised project management qualification. You will have substantial project management experience, ideally including aerospace experience, with proven ability to manage projects within strict financial and schedule constraints. You will have experience of proposal writing and making recommendations to collaborators and subject matter experts. You will have proven leadership experience, with experience of space science, space andor systems engineering, desirable. You will demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to negotiate and influence others. You will be highly organised with good time management skills. Benefits An exceptional index linked pension scheme, 30 days leave allowance and flexible working are offered, as well as an onsite nursery, subsidised restaurant, gym and sports facilities. A relocation allowance may also be available where applicable. To Apply Applicants are required to include a cover letter outlining their suitability for this role. Please also state where you saw this role advertised. Applications are received by UK SBS to apply please visit our job board at httpwww.topcareer.jobsVacancyirc2434027740.aspx . Applicants who are unable to apply online should contact us by telephone on 44 01793 867000. The closing date for applications is 3rd January 2018
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