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System and Operations Manager for MetOpSG
2018-11-13 18:30:46| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Vacancy in the Directorate of Earth Observation Programmes. ESA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. Applications from women are encouraged. Post System and Operations Manager for MetOpSG This post is classified A2A4 on the Coordinated Organisations salary scale. Location ESTEC, Noordwijk, The Netherlands Description Meteorological Operational Second Generation MetOpSG System and Operations Manager in the MetOpSG Project Division of the Earth Observation Projects Department, Directorate of Earth Observation Programmes. Duties MetOpSG is an operational meteorological programme established in cooperation with Eumetsat, with ESA being responsible for the definition and development of the space segment and, on behalf of Eumetsat, for the procurement of the recurrent satellites. Reporting to the MetOpSG Programme Manager, the postholder will be responsible for the System and Operations aspects of the MetOpSG space segment design, ensuring full coherence with the MetOpSG mission requirements and operational interfaces, and consistency with the MetOpSG financial framework. The main tasks and responsibilities include defining, consolidating and maintaining MetOpSG satellites system requirements, ensuring coherence with Eumetsat mission and operations requirements coordinating with other MetOpSG teams e.g. Payload, Engineering to ensure consistency of requirements, designs, testing and performance including endtoend instrument performance with systemlevel needs liaising with the Eumetsat counterpart to ensure that the respective system and operations activities are efficiently and optimally aligned managing industrial activities for System and Operations aspects assessing and reviewing space segment architecture and design, including identification and analysis of options, tradeoffs, design drivers, etc. critical analysis and maintenance of all system and satellite budgets and performance levels, and timely instigation of corrective actions where necessary managing the accommodation and satellitetoinstrument interfaces of thirdpartyprovided instruments onboard MetOpSG in cooperation with Eumetsat, defining and maintaining the technical and operability interfaces between the space segment and Eumetsat ground segment and contributing to relevant requirements documents defining and maintaining functional requirements for satellite simulators, RF suitcases, etc. critical reviewing and analysis of all aspects related to onboard software definition and validation to ensure the required observability, operability and maintainability needs are met monitoring and guiding definition and development of the MetOpSG Operations concept covering both nominal and contingency ensuring timely availability of all documentation and information Flight Operations Manuals, procedures, databases, support tools, etc. as required to support the development of the Eumetsat MetOpSG monitoring and control centre ensuring a rigorous approach to system and performance validation, including flight operations procedures and databases during satellite system validation testing managing the System and Operations team, defining daytoday tasks and objectives, setting annual performance objectives and assessing performance including training needs, ensuring staff motivation and commitment to project goals. In carrying out these tasks, the postholder will coordinate closely with other Section Heads, support Directorates e.g. Technical Quality Management and Eumetsat to ensure a common understanding and coherent approach. The postholder will report regularly to the Programme Manager on the implementation of these tasks, and will escalate programmatic, technical or personnel issues as appropriate. Technical competencies System engineering ESA space systems procurement, development and verification processes and standards incl. code of best practices and project reviews Management and delivery of space systems development projects within cost and schedule Experience of managing technical interfaces between subsystems both within ESA project team environment and for the industrial consortium Experience in spacecraft andor payload operations including definition, analysis and implementation of Failure Mode and Recovery concepts Experience in satellite inorbit commissioning and performance verification methodologies Experience in multiagency cooperative programmes Leadership competencies Driving performance Developing motivating people Fostering cooperation effective teamworking Behavioural competencies Responsible DecisionMaking Problem Solving Planning Organisation Communication Teamwork Education Applicants for this post should have a Masters degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant physical sciences or engineering subject. Additional requirements Proven experience in the area of Systems Engineering is required. In addition, candidates should have the potential to manage individuals or a team in a project the ability to organise their activities and ensure a motivating work environment strong leadership capabilities, with proven relationship management and communication skills the ability to drive their teams performance, developing their people by encouraging learning, delegating responsibility and giving regular and constructive feedback strong problemsolving skills to deal with daytoday operational challenges, together with demonstrated planning and organisational skills a strong results orientation with the ability to set priorities and present practical solutions both orally and in writing the ability to manage challenging situations proactively and constructively and to be customer focused. Previous people management experience is an asset for the position, as is international experience, i.e. outside the candidates home country, as well as experience in diverse functional areas relevant to the activities of ESA. Other information For behavioural competencies expected from ESA staff in general, please refer to the ESA Competency Framework. The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these is required. Knowledge of another Member State language would be an asset. The Agency may require applicants to undergo selection tests. The closing date for applications is 12 December 2018. If you require support with your application due to a disability, please email contact.human.resourcesesa.int. Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Canada and Slovenia. According to the ESA Convention the recruitment of staff must take into account an adequate distribution of posts among nationals of the ESA Member States. When shortlisting for an interview, priority will first be given to internal candidates and secondly to external candidates from underrepresented Member States. see Nationality Targets In accordance with the European Space Agencys security procedures and as part of the selection process, successful candidates will be required to undergo basic screening before appointment. Recruitment will normally be at the first grade in the band A2 however, if the candidate selected has little or no experience, the position may be filled at A1 level. Apply HERE
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