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Short Term SW Management Support Officer for the Long Term Archive 6 months
2015-10-05 12:05:07| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Serco is a FTSE 250 international service company that improves the quality and efficiency of essential services that matter to millions of people around the world. The work we do for national and local governments involves us in the most important areas of public services, including science and defence. 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. For our activities in EUMETSAT, we are currently looking for a Short Term Software Management Support Officer for the Long Term Archive. Tasks and Responsibilities As a member of the Generic and Systems Infrastructure Division GSI, the key person shall be involved in implementing improvements to the development environment for the EUMETSAT Data Centre Archive and will be integrated within the Data Services Engineering Team. The duties shall be to analyse, design, and implement appropriate software configuration management, to support continuous integration, testing and deployment of UMARF software. Particular focus for this assignment will be to modernise and improve the development and build processes by using modern tools and strategies. It is envisioned that this should be implemented on the Technical Compute Environment TCE. Particular the tasks will include, but not be limited to The migration of the subversion repository to the TCE. Build management o Improve the build processes with the introduction of continuous integration technologies. This will require some extensive rewriting of current build scripts. The following goals should be achieved o An automated build process o Continuous running of test cases were possible o Improved reportingrealtime notification of build failuretest failures etc Release management o Improve the current software package management and deployment o Enable releases to be easily and efficiently implemented, tested and deployed Simplification of the development environment o All prerequisites libraries, jar files, environmental variables etc, should be available from version control Advice, suggestions and introduction of tools, practices and strategies for the software configuration management. In the performance of these activities, the key person shall follow the relevant operations change control and maintenance procedures. Requirements In addition to having a University degree or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline, the key person must being able to work autonomous and have good analytical skills. The key person shall have skills and experience in the following mandatory areas minimum 5 years for each 1. System Development Maintenance Skills Experience of building complex software, in particular setting up a continuous integration environment. Experience of migrating and updating Sub Version repositories 2. Software Technology Skills Experience of source code control systems SubVersion configuration and administration Unix commands and shell scripting Advanced knowledge and experience of using ant Extensive experience of scripting languages Extensive experience with software package management Extensive experience and knowledge of the configuration and administration of continuous integration software e.g. Jenkins. 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 knowledge of the other. Application procedure Important All applicants must hold a current valid work permit for Germany or be EU nationals. Important Due to the high interest these roles generate, Serco reserves the right to commence, alter or conclude the recruitment process prior to the closing date. If shortlisted, a recruiter will contact you directly. You can also login at any time to apply to additional positions. Data Protection By submitting a job application you agree to the storage of any personal data provided by you directly or collected from generally accessible sources in particular professional and other social media throughout the entire application process CV, references, letter of application, interviews as applicable. To facilitate subsequent contact for professional purposes only, you agree to your data being saved after the application process has ended. You may revoke your consent to this agreement at any time. The same shall also apply if you are contacted by SERCO GROUP regarding vacancies that match your existing profile. If you are interested in this vacancy, and think you have the skills and experience required, please apply via the relevant link available in our corporate careers website httpwww.serco.comcareersindex.asp Position Short Term Software Management Support Officer for the Long Term Archive 6 months Reference G015225EUM Application closing date 191015 Start date ASAP
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Project Management Support Officer
2015-08-13 13:04:50| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Serco is a FTSE 250 international service company that improves the quality and efficiency of essential services that matter to millions of people around the world. The work we do for national and local governments involves us in the most important areas of public services, including science and defence. 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. For our activities in EUMETSAT, we are currently looking for a Project Management Support Officer. Tasks and Responsibilities Support Project Managers in preparing dedicated Project breakdown structure and derive the associated Development and Management Plan DMP. The DMP shall describe The development logic including the interrelation with its related programme and with other Upgrade Projects The organisation of the project and the agreements structure with the different MMEs contributing to the Systems Upgrade in each programme The Project Phases and planning The management processes to be implemented during the project lifecycle The product tree The Work Breakdown Structure WBS and associated Work Package WP descriptions The planning and associated identification of the Critical Path The project schedule up to hand over to the related programmes still in Phase CD. The DMP will rely on the existing management arrangements, the inputs provided by the EUMETSAT Directory of Instruction and the lessons learnt drawn from previous implementations. Support Project Managers in updatingmaintaining the DMPs for ongoing projects Support Project Managers in maintaining a Critical Item List during the project lifecycle Support Project Managers in managing projects risks Support Project Managers in the preparation of synthetic progress reports for internal and external purposes Support Project Managers in the preparation of presentations for internal and external purposes Support Project Managers in the preparation and the execution of Project, including system engineering life cycle and processes definitions, Project Reviews from a management standpoint, as well as the organization of dedicated key points Support to Service management processes definition Coordinate the Project Management Support Service Service Coordinator. Work will be normally done at the Sercos premises but regular periods at EUMETSAT HQs in Darmstadt, Germany are required. Requirements The Key person shall have a University degree in a relevant discipline and at least 5 years experience in project management preferably Earth Observation. The Key person shall also have Demonstrated experience in Project Management disciplines Sound knowledge of related QA processes and procedures, preferably ISO9001 Demonstrated experience in development life cycle system engineering Good computing skills with a familiarity with Microsoft Office software Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Access, etc. Good interpersonal skills Experience and capability to fulfil the assigned tasks with the minimum of supervision. The official languages of EUMETSAT are English and French. The working language for the position is English and therefore applicants must be able to work effectively in this language. Application procedure Important All applicants must hold a current valid work permit for Germany or be EU nationals. Important Due to the high interest these roles generate, Serco reserves the right to commence, alter or conclude the recruitment process prior to the closing date. If shortlisted, a recruiter will contact you directly. You can also login at any time to apply to additional positions. Data Protection By submitting a job application you agree to the storage of any personal data provided by you directly or collected from generally accessible sources in particular professional and other social media throughout the entire application process CV, references, letter of application, interviews as applicable. To facilitate subsequent contact for professional purposes only, you agree to your data being saved after the application process has ended. You may revoke your consent to this agreement at any time. The same shall also apply if you are contacted by SERCO GROUP regarding vacancies that match your existing profile. If you are interested in this vacancy, and think you have the skills and experience required, please apply via the relevant link available in our corporate careers website httpwww.serco.comcareersindex.asp Position Project Management Support Officer Reference G015199EUM Application closing date 23.09.2015 Start date December 2015 January 2016 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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Programme Support Officer
2015-08-10 18:05:37| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
This is a permanent position, calling for at least 5 years experience of supporting the management of large, complex programmes. You will be placed on assignment based near Frankfurt in Germany for several years. Candidates should ideally be available to start in November 2015. Our client is responsible for establishing and operating weather forecasting and Earth observation satellite programmes with associated data telemetry and dissemination operations. Vast quantities of data are produced and user communities throughout the world are able to access both current and historical data sets. The demanding realtime environment places much emphasis on adherence to quality and configuration management standards and procedures. The main working language is English and the role will embrace Preparation of annual and quarterly implementation reports including service performance and technical progress, open issues, action status, risk status etc Preparation of annual Work Programmes detailing the set of tasks to be implemented and the associated schedule Preparation of Programme Management Meetings including the preparation of agendas, viewgraphs addressing progress and main issues, recording of the Minutes of Meetings and of associated actions Preparation of elements of progress reports Preparation of Programme Briefings from a management standpoint as well as the organization of dedicated key points Supporting the establishment and maintenance of service level indicators to track and report progress of activities and associated service level performance Maintenance of a Critical Item List Supporting the periodic maintenance of a Programme Management Plan, Management Plan for data services and all associated documents including work practises etc and the Work Breakdown Structure, Product tree and Documentation tree Followingup the progress of internal actions The key experience and attributes sought are At least 5 years project management experience, in service management and service level monitoring and reporting, preferably in Space projects Project Management Prince 2 or equivalent and Project Control including Project planning, initiation, and organisation Software tools for project management Accurate estimating and cost control Project execution and control Developing project presentations and reports Managing risk and making decisions Effective problem management Performance and service management Managing change. Excellent analytical and reporting skills Knowledge and experience of QA processes and procedures Expert in using Microsoft Office software Word, Excel, PowerPoint and MS Project Candidates should possess a University degree or equivalent. Fluency in English is essential and knowledge of French advantageous. Pactum was established in 1988 and provides space system services and recruitment consultancy to clients throughout the UK and across continental Europe.
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Copernicus Programme Management Support Officer
2015-08-05 16:10:14| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Serco is a FTSE 250 international service company that improves the quality and efficiency of essential services that matter to millions of people around the world. The work we do for national and local governments involves us in the most important areas of public services, including science and defence. 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. For our activities in EUMETSAT, we are currently looking for a Copernicus Programme Management Support Officer. Tasks and Responsibilities The successful candidate shall report to the Copernicus Programme and Service Manager and liaise with the Copernicus Programme and Service Management Office CPO team. Overall shehe shall support the Copernicus Programme management in the preparation of implementation reports to be delivered to the EC and to EUMETSAT Delegate Bodies, in the preparation of Programme bilateral meetings between the EC EUMETSAT and associated documentation presentations, agendas, minutes of meeting, in the monitoring and reporting of Programme indicators including technical service level performance indicators and in the maintenance of management and high level plans. The tasks of the key person shall include, but not necessarily be limited to, the following Support the Copernicus Programme Manager in the preparation of annual and quarterly implementation reports to be delivered to the EC including service performance and technical progress, open issues, action status, risk status Support the Copernicus Programme Manager in the preparation of annual Work Programmes detailing the set of tasks to be implemented and associated schedule Support the Copernicus Programme Manager in the preparation of Programme Management Meetings between the EU and EUMETSAT including the preparation of agendas, viewgraphs addressing progress and main issues, recording of the Minutes of Meetings and of the associated actions Support the Copernicus Programme Manager in the preparation of elements of progress reports to EUMETSAT Delegate Bodies as well as the preparation of synthetic progress reports for internal and external purposes Support the Programme Manager in the preparation of the Programme Briefings from a management standpoint as well as the organization of dedicated key points In close liaison with the CPO and operations teams, support the establishment and maintenance of service level indicators to track and report progress of Copernicus entrusted activities and associated service level performances Maintain with the Copernicus Programme Manager and his team a Critical Item List associated with all entrusted activities In close liaison with the Copernicus Quality Assurance Engineer, support the periodic maintenance of the EUMETSAT Copernicus Management Plan ECMP the Management Plan for Copernicus data services delivered by EUMETSAT on behalf of the European Commission SMP and all associated documents including work practises etc and the Work Breakdown Structure, Product tree Documentation tree. In close liaison with the Copernicus Programme Manager and his team, followup the progress and status of the internal actions decided at various occasions such like the Programme Management Meetings, the Ramp Up Steering Committee meetings, the Management Board meetings, or coming from internal CPO Team meetings. Requirements The key person shall have, as a prerequisite, a demonstrated experience in project management of at least 5 years, in service management and service level monitoring and reporting, preferably in space projects. The successful candidate shall have a University degree. The following skills are mandatory Project Management Prince 2 or equivalent and Project Control including o Project planning, initiation, and organization, o Software tools for project management, o Accurate estimating and cost control, o Project execution and control, o Developing powerful project presentations and reports, o Managing risk and making decisions, o Effective problem management, o Performance service management, o Managing change. Excellent analytical and reporting skills Knowledge and experience of QA processes and procedures Expert in using Microsoft Office software Word, Excel, Powerpoint and MS Project Excellent oral and written communication in English. The key person is required to have the experience and capability to fulfil the assigned tasks with the minimum of supervision. Furthermore, heshe should preferably have experience of working on a collaborative programme between different partners. The official languages of EUMETSAT are English and French. The working language for the position is English and therefore the candidates must be able to work effectively in this language, knowledge of French being an advantage. Application procedure Important All applicants must hold a current valid work permit for Germany or be EU nationals. Important Due to the high interest these roles generate, Serco reserves the right to commence, alter or conclude the recruitment process prior to the closing date. If shortlisted, a recruiter will contact you directly. You can also login at any time to apply to additional positions. Data Protection By submitting a job application you agree to the storage of any personal data provided by you directly or collected from generally accessible sources in particular professional and other social media throughout the entire application process CV, references, letter of application, interviews as applicable. To facilitate subsequent contact for professional purposes only, you agree to your data being saved after the application process has ended. You may revoke your consent to this agreement at any time. The same shall also apply if you are contacted by SERCO GROUP regarding vacancies that match your existing profile. If you are interested in this vacancy, and think you have the skills and experience required, please apply via the relevant link available in our corporate careers website httpwww.serco.comcareersindex.asp Position Copernicus Programme Management Support Officer Reference G015188EUM Application closing date 11.09.2015 Start date Nov. 2015
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Russian Liaison Support Officer ExoMars
2014-06-25 12:39:49| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
For one of our main customers, the European Space Agency, you will be assigned to the ExoMars programme to support the international cooperation between ESA and Roscosmos. You will report to the Head of the ExoMars Project Control Section, who is responsible for project control and administrative functions and facilities necessary for the preparation and execution of the ExoMars 2016 Mission and 2018 Mission. Tasks and Responsibilities Typical duties for the Russian management and programmatic liaison support include Support the management of the Russian liaison for the ExoMars 2016 Mission and 2018 Mission Prepare translations of documentation to and from Russian to English and viceversa for ESA Provide technical realtime translation support for RussianEuropean project meetings, teleconferences and other adhoc communications Support regular visits to Russian facilities in order to develop the establishment of common approaches between Russian and European engineering teams for technical and programmatic work of the ExoMars missions Support and facilitate the drafting and approval of bilingual documents Provide minutes of meetings in bilingual form Facilitate action tracking, followup on action closure and provide relevant reports and statistics Prepare Minutes of Meetings, reports on site visits and prepare reports on the progress of the developing RussianEuropean cooperation Assist in the establishment of RussianEuropean technical and programmatic interfaces within the ExoMars programme and its various mission elements ground segment, spacecraft, payload, launcher, including supporting the establishment of the relevant interface documentation Participate in the establishment of baseline documents and plans in the frame of the RussianEuropean cooperation Assist in the identification of potential problem areas and proposing mitigation actions, preparing reports as required Assist in other activities as required within the domain of the ExoMars Project Russian interface administration Support the Head of the ExoMars Project Control Section in executing his duties. Experience and Education Experience is essential in RussianEuropean cooperation in the frame of technology development projects Applicants should have a good working background in RussianEuropean translation services and the ability to establishutilize advanced realtime translation techniques. Furthermore the applicant shall have fundamental understanding of contract and documentation management, risk and change management and other disciplines related to the tasks described above. Applicants are expected to demonstrate good organisation skills, the ability to synthesise information and a capability to work in a team environment Applicants must be willing to travel The post is located at one of the ExoMars Russian partners premises in the Moscow region. The working language of the Agency is English Russian language is required. Applicants are expected to demonstrate good organisation skills, an ability to synthesise information and a capability to work in a team environment The working language of the Agency is English Russian language is required MBA , with a least 4 years of relevant experience Knowledge of computer systems and informationplanningcoordination tools e.g. Esap, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Project is essential High level of initiate autonomy, and professional maturity is required to carry out complex tasks and with a high level of responsibility Ability to rapidly understand and adapt to ESA specific context and environment including ESA corporate IT applications. Past experience with ESA in relevant activities is an asset. About ATG Europe. Today, ATG is recognized as a leading provider of specialized engineering, scientific and technical services to the European Aerospace, High Tech and Offshore industry. Our headquarters is located in Noordwijk, The Netherlands and we have subsidiaries in Germany and the UK. ATG People is the key player in delivering highly educated personnel for RD environments throughout Europe. We are continually recruiting experienced Engineers for exciting, full time positions based at our customers. As an ATG Engineer, you will be working on very diverse missions and assignments. This opens up unique opportunities to be engaged in innovative projects and challenging you to perform to high standards and utilizing the full extent of your professional knowledge. We need you to complement our super star team! Interested? Submit your CV and personal details through our website or send your application directly to recruitingatgeurope.com. We encourage you to submit your CV in the Europass format. Click here to create a Europass CV. Security Check The selected candidate shall be subject to a general security screening within the boundary of the legal constraints in force. The security screening applies to the following actions The candidates degrees and certificates shall be verified for authenticity with the issuing school, college or university The candidate will be requested to sign a statement of good conduct declaring that heshe has no criminal record.
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