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TSS Planning and Scheduling Support
2013-04-10 10:36:30| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
For our activities in EUMETSAT, we are currently seeking Planning and Scheduling Support for the Technical and Scientific Support TSS Department. Task The successful candidate shall provide 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 Qualifications and Requirements In addition to having a University degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline, the candidate shall have 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. The candidate shall be able to conduct all activities in an orderly and disciplined manner, shall be able to work calmly and correctly under stress and must be able to provide the support with the minimum of supervision. The official languages of EUMETSAT are English and French. The working language for the position is English and therefore the Key Person must be able to work effectively in this language and have some knowledge of the other, together with good communication skills. Essential A minimum of 5 years of experience with the following Planning and scheduling within a large project including conflict resolution 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 Desirable Experience in business process definition. Application procedure Important All applicants must hold a current valid work permit for Germany or be EU nationals. If you are interested in this vacancy, and think you have the skills and experience required, please apply by either clicking on, or copying into your browser, the URL below. httpswww.amris.comsercorequirementdisplay.php?refSearchrequirementid41249 If you have any question regarding this position please email space.careersserco.com Position TSS Planning and Scheduling Support Reference G013070EUM Application closing date 060513 Start date 010813 If you are not yet registered with Serco we advise you to register your details by adding your details and attaching your CV via httpswww.amris.comsercoalertssignupform.php For additional information about Serco Group please consult our website www.serco.com For additional information about Serco Europe please consult our website www.serco.comeurope For additional information about EUMETSAT, please consult httpwww.eumetsat.int
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