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Technical Manager Geospatial Solutions
2015-07-29 12:05:23| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Airbus Defence and Space GEO Intelligence is a leading provider of optical and satellite imagery, geographic information products, software and services delivering geographic information solutions into both private and public sector organisations worldwide. Airbus Defence and Space provides high valueadded solutions including satellite data acquisition, operational emergency planning systems, geoinformation creation, database management and outsourced hosting. A vacancy has arisen for a Technical Manager Geospatial Solutions with Airbus Defence and Space. This role is to be based in Farnborough Guildford facilities. The Technical Manager Geospatial Solutions will be proficient in GIS, in order to support the Thematic Hosted Services Group and other areas of the company business. The position will advise and lead the implementation of geospatial solutions for the Airbus DS GEOIntelligence business. The main role will be to support existing clients with usage, system and GIS related business requirements identification to generate appropriate solution design and to support in the implementation and management of GIS services. This role is a multidisciplinary one in Business Development Products and Services definition and Technical Design Coordination. The successful candidate will be subject to UK National Security Clearance in order to undertake related work in accordance with business needs. Your main tasks and responsibilities will include To provide GIS expertise in the fields of hosting, data management, web delivery and GIS applications and sharing knowledge appropriately Using protocols, processes and standards found within Spatial Data Infrastructure SDI and Service Orientated Architecture SOA you will develop approaches to provide a basis for exploiting the groups capabilities in the delivery of geospatial solutions Use SDI principles to define the way the various components of a geospatial solution fit together in order to meet a business need Apply recognised best practice within the geospatial industry Advise Airbus DS on geospatial policy and development as and when requested Focus on the architecturally significant aspects of a design and identify areas of high risk Work closely with the client in order to identify their requirements and suggest appropriate solutions and architectural approach Develop, prepare and deliver Customer presentations workshops to demonstrate the Companys Technical Competence In partnership with the technical specialists within the Airbus Group seek to develop new and innovative solutions to current and future business and client needs Develop appropriate technical architectures for the dissemination and delivery to users of services so that the full value of the information can be exploited Deliver technical content to proposals, bids and quotes To represent the Company on project teams to ensure the best possible advice is given regarding the delivery and implementation of the GI Project Solution Generate own ideas and initiatives that capitalise on existing and prospective strengths both within Airbus entities and external partners to drive substantive, additional benefit to clients Seek to develop strong relationships with a number of key accounts based on technical capability Ability to provide out of hours technical support Effective resource planning and recruitment of staff within Thematic Hosting Carry out process reviews in conjunction with Technical Group Maintain effective communication across the business To actively promote quality management within the Thematic Hosting Group and work within the scope and guidelines of Airbus Defence Space Business Management System Responsible for the provision of expertise in Thematic Hosting for applications within the Company Coordination of bid resources and technical bid review Responsible for the technical development of all Thematic Hosting staff Resource planning, management and budgeting to match identified requirements Responsible for project work, technical management and staff supervision within a project framework for Thematic Hosting. We are looking for candidates with the following skills and experience A Masters degree in relevant subject or equivalent experiencetraining GIS, Software Engineering, Computer Science Previous technical Team Lead or Management experience A proven strong track record of GI Solution Delivery within a commercial environment Proven experience with SOA, ITIL, Geospatial standards OGC, WMS, WFS, etc., Web technologies, Development Tools Open Source or COTS, Database technology Oracle, Postgres, etc.. Good level of technical knowledge and experience in the use of Geospatial Data and Applications, including Database and Web technology Knowledge and experience of the Government sector would be an advantage Proven experience in Resource Coordination and Planning, Work Package Management, forward Load planning, Risk Management. Good track record of customer liaison A proven ability to communicate effectively to staff and management including the ability to deliver technical presentations to internal and external audiences Conduct regular staff communication meetings for information dissemination Selfmotivating and be able to work as part of a team as well as working in an independent discipline. Please apply on line for this vacancy on line at our careers site www.jobs.airbusgroup.com with your CV attached. To apply click here
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