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Planning and Schedule Officer
2013-03-13 14:37:20| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
HE Space is a successful international space company. For 30 years, we have been supporting our customers with qualified experts in the field of engineering, science and administration. We are currently looking for a Planning and Schedule Officer to support our customer in Noordwijk, the Netherlands. Planning and Schedule Officer Key Tasks and Responsibilities You will report to the Project Control and Administration Manager and be responsible for the project control as well as administrative functions and facilities that are necessary for the preparation and execution of one or more missions and or mission studies. You will have the following responsibilities Contribution to the preparation, development and maintenance of the overall schedule aspects of the projects missions, including all mission elements Advise on schedule and control methods Assistance in establishing schedule data interfaces within the science project and the various mission elements ground segment, spacecraft, payload, launcher Support implementing and operating planning and control procedures to provide full visibility on all activities related to the progress Participate in the establishment of baseline schedule and plans Perform schedule analysis through Critical Path Analysis, Trend Chart Analysis and simulations Assistance in the identification of potential problem areas and proposing mitigation actions, preparing reports as required Verification of consistency between the schedule of the project Prime Contractors and the ones of his subcontractors Support in the preparation of tender documents with respect to schedule requirements and participating in the evaluation of proposals Support the Project Controllers of the assigned missions and the Head of the Project Control and Risk Management Service in executing their duties. Support the consolidation of inputs for the Cosmic Vision overall schedule. Skills Experience You will have the following qualifications and relevant experience University degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent Experience in the application of schedule management and control principles Good working background in scheduling Experience in the preparation, negotiation and implementation of industrial procurements Ability to establish utilize advanced schedule control techniques Demonstrated planning and organisation skills, an ability to synthesize information and a capability to work in a team environment Fluency in English is mandatory knowledge of another European language is an advantage. We are looking for candidates who are available from May 2013 or as soon as possible thereafter. Please send us your CV together with a letter of motivation both in English and in Word to Ms Sarah Gonschorek at jobshespace.com, quoting job reference NLSC1977 before 03Apr13. An exciting and dynamic international working environment awaits you! Apply for this job
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Planning and Schedule Project Control and Administrative
2013-03-13 12:37:01| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Planning and Schedule Project Control and Administrative, based at the European Space Agency, Noordwijk, the Netherlands Sercos space heritage over the last 40 years has placed us in the Space News Top 50 Space Industry Manufacturing and Services Companies. With over 1500 staff in the space business covering a wide spectrum of experience and skills, we convey best practice, expertise and innovation in our business. All members of our recruitment team have extensive space experience, so have the insight necessary to support you through the application process. For our activities in the European Space Agency, Serco Nederland BV is looking to employ three people to report to the Project Control and Administration Manager who is responsible for project control and administrative functions and facilities necessary for the preparation and execution of one or more missions andor mission studies. Such positions may suite people with a project control background. Overview The work covers project control and administration support, general schedule control and document management tasks, as required by the projects. It may also include programme level i.e. aggregation of projects project control and administration support. As such, it includes the following main tasks Participation in the establishment of schedule data interfaces, baseline schedules and plans with the projects and the various mission elements ground segment, spacecraft, and payload. Preparation of detailed schedules for Agency undertakings launcher, test facilities, scientific operations Production of schedule reports, identification of critical items and problem areas Participating in cost at completion exercises Establishing documentation data interfaces and procedures for the transfer of documentation between the science project, prime contractor and other project participants Maintaining documentation database, registering and distribution of project documents as appropriate Consolidating inputs for the programme level overall schedule, production of reports and trend charts to enable programme level analysis Supporting data preparation and entry for PMIS applications, as required Provision of ad hoc project control and administration support as needed Utilisation of relevant local andor Corporate management support tools at both project and programme level Typical duties will include schedule, Planning Reporting Contribute to the preparation, development and maintenance of the overall schedule aspects of the projectmissions, including all mission elements. The post holder shall establish and maintain regular schedule reporting from all mission elements, aggregate and integrate the schedules to a project reference schedule Advise on Schedule and Control methods Assist in establishing schedule data interfaces within the science project and the various mission elements ground segment, spacecraft, payload, launcher Support implementing and operating planning and control procedures to provide full visibility on all activities related to the progress, utilizing established procedures and information systems the post holder shall interact and, if necessary, provide schedule support to mission participants in industry and academia to ensure the uptodate and accurate schedule reporting Participate in the establishment of baseline schedule and plans Perform schedule analysis through Critical Path Analysis, Trend Chart Analysis and simulations Assist in the identification of potential problem areas and proposing mitigation actions preparing reports as required Verify consistency between the schedule of the project Prime Contractors and the ones of his Subcontractors Support in the preparation of tender documents with respect to schedule requirements and participating in the evaluation of proposals assist in preparing information required for subsequent contract negotiations Support the Project Controllers of the assigned missions and the Head of the Project Control and Risk Management Service in executing their duties. Support the consolidation of inputs for the Cosmic Vision overall schedule The successful applicants will be assigned to one or more projectsmissions, reporting to the respective Project Controller Administration Managers of the assigned missions. Qualifications and Requirements Applicants required a Masters in Engineering, or MBA, or equivalent qualification in Business Administration. You will have a minimum of 4 years of relevant Administration experience in a similar environment High level of initiate autonomy, and professional maturity is required to carry out complex tasks and high level of responsibility Excellent IT skill in MS Office and MS Project, SAP knowledge is an asset You will proficient in the English language, both written and spoken, knowledge of another official ESA language is an asset You will have good planning and organisation skills, an ability to synthesise information and a capability to work in a team environment If you believe you have the skills and experience for the above post then please submit your application via our eRecruitment website. Please submit scanned copies of your education certificates with your application. httpswww.amris.comsercorequirementdisplay.php?refSearchrequirementid40513 Mandatory Applicants must hold a current valid work permit for the Netherlands or be EU nationals. If you have any questions regarding this opportunity please address them to our recruitment team at space.careersserco.com Position Planning and Schedule Project Control and Administrative Reference RTCSRE031 Application closing date 07042013 Start date May 2013 or sooner Important Please be aware that security clearance may be part of the selection process Please also take the opportunity to register with Serco eRecruitment for automatic email alerts for new opportunities 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
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Planning and Schedule Officer
2013-03-13 11:36:31| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
RHEA the fastest growing leading Belgian SME providing system engineering solutions and professional engineering services to the international space industry is recruiting experienced engineering support for a full time position based in the area of Noordwijk, the Netherlands. Description The incumbent will report to the Project Control and Administration Manager responsible for project control and administrative functions and facilities necessary for the preparation and execution of one or more missions andor mission studies. Typical duties include for schedule, Planning Reporting include Contribute to the preparation, development and maintenance of the overall schedule aspects of the projectmissions, including all mission elements. The post holder shall establish and maintain regular schedule reporting from all mission elements, aggregate and integrate the schedules to a project reference schedule Advise on Schedule and Control methods Assist in establishing schedule data interfaces within the science project and the various mission elements ground segment, spacecraft, payload, launcher Support implementing and operating planning and control procedures to provide full visibility on all activities related to the progress, utilizing established procedures and information systems the post holder shall interact and, if necessary, provide schedule support to mission participants in industry and academia to ensure the uptodate and accurate schedule reporting Participate in the establishment of baseline schedule and plans Perform schedule analysis through Critical Path Analysis, Trend Chart Analysis and simulations Assist in the identification of potential problem areas and proposing mitigation actions preparing reports as required Verify consistency between the schedule of the project Prime Contractors and the ones of his Subcontractors Support in the preparation of tender documents with respect to schedule requirements and participating in the evaluation of proposals assist in preparing information required for subsequent contract negotiations Support the Project Controllers of the assigned missions and the Head of the Project Control and Risk Management Service in executing their duties. Support the consolidation of inputs for the Cosmic Vision overall schedule. The post holder will be assigned to one or more projectsmissions and will report to the respective Project Controller Administration Managers of the assigned missions. Profile Applicants should have a good working background in scheduling and other disciplines related to the tasks described. Experience is essential in the application of schedule management and control principles the preparation, negotiation and implementation of industrial procurements the ability to establishutilize advanced schedule control techniques. Applicants are expected to demonstrate good planning and organisation skills, an ability to synthesise information and a capability to work in a team environment. The working language of the Agency is English. Location Noordwijk The Netherlands Application deadline 06042013 If you are interested, please send your EUROPASS format CV as well as a Cover Letter to Lena Englander, Recruitment Manager to careeropportunitiesrheagroup.com Please do not hesitate to contact us for more information. RHEA provides you with an attractive employment package based on the candidates experience, the opportunity to build experience in the space sector and to grow within an international company. RHEA is an independent Space Engineering Consulting and Software company that offers knowledgebased services and innovative solutions to the space industry. Our technical expertise is coupled with the provision of software tools for both Space and Ground segments. For the past 18 years RHEA has supported over 40 space missions, including comet chasers, planetary and Moon missions, deep space astronomy experiments to understand the fundamental laws of physics, climate monitoring, meteorology, navigation and communications. Rhea is the market leader for MOIS solutions and procedure management systems. Rhea has successfully brought together engineers and scientists from 13 nationalities to support its clients across 7 European countries, Canada and the USA.
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