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EU-funded project develops garment circularity technique
2018-04-05 15:25:00| Daily apparel & textile news and comment - from just-style.com
A European Union (EU) funded collaboration between UK fashion brand Sabinna and fashion technology firm BRIA (Brooke Roberts Innovation Agency) has discovered a technique that can transform unused or waste garments into new materials.
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Google Employees Revolt Over Project Maven Pentagon Collaboration
2018-04-05 15:20:56| Extremetech
Google employees are more than a little concerned about the company's collaboration with the DoD on Project Maven and many have called on Sundar Pichai to withdraw from it altogether. The post Google Employees Revolt Over Project Maven Pentagon Collaboration appeared first on ExtremeTech.
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Google Staffers Demand End to Work on Pentagon AI project
2018-04-05 15:15:56| PC Magazine Security Product Guide
Over 3,100 employees have signed the letter protesting Google's involvement in Project Maven, a Pentagon effort to use AI systems to analyze drone footage.
Head of Project Office
2018-04-05 11:24:57| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
The Head of Project Office is overall responsible for the execution of all projects in the company and is member of the companys Management Team. The position is a key function in the company with impact on many areas, including the financial standing of the company. The Head of Project Office has line manager responsibility for around 15 persons, including Project Managers that runs projects of the size 10300 MSEK Project Support staff responsible for configuration and document control and administrative tasks. Supply Chain Team responsible for procurement and supplier contracts. Main tasks Control and steer projects and initiate remedial actions in case of cost overruns or schedule slippage. This also includes development of improved processes for project control and steering. Monitor key performance indicators as defined by the business. Provide overall direction and support for the Project office team. Monitor and assess individual work in accordance with high standards of excellence. Provide feedback, coaching, support, opportunities for development, complete performance appraisals, take corrective action when appropriate, and participate in hiring decisions. Be focal point for resource planning in the matrix of projectsdepartments in collaboration with the departments managers. Prioritize in case of resource conflictsoverload Negotiate with customers regarding changes to project baselines scope, schedule and cost Support to HR and department heads in the recruitment process, interviews etc.
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Launchers Ground Segment Project Manager
2018-04-04 17:24:21| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Vacancy in the Directorate of Space Transportation. 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 Launchers Ground Segment Project Manager This post is classified A2A4 on the Coordinated Organisations salary scale. Location ESA Headquarters, Paris, France Description Launchers Ground Segment Project Manager in the Assets Maintenance, Launch Range and Cost Monitoring, Launchers Exploitation Department, Directorate of Space Transportation. Duties Under the direct authority of the Head of Assets Maintenance, Launch Range and Cost Monitoring Division, the Launchers Ground Segment Project Manager is in particular responsible for implementing ESA contracts related to the extraordinary maintenance on ESAowned assets used within the framework of the Ariane and Vega exploitation phases, exploitation accompaniment programmes and Centre Spatial Guyanais CSG launch range exploitation, supported technically by the European Spaceport Infrastructure Office for the assets located on the CSG territory manufacturing assets, engine test facilities, launch complex and launch range assets on the above mentioned ESAowned assets, monitoring the implementation of the Agencys assets management policy on the above mentioned ESAowned assets, assessing technically the needs for extraordinary maintenance, the costs of extraordinary maintenance activities and the consequences on exploitation of modifications to the assets providing system engineering support on nonrecurring activities subject of the ESACNES CSG contract verifying upon acceptance of new ESAowned assets in contracts managed by STS andor changes to existing ESAowned assets that custody within STS is defined for their maintenance and, for assets made available to a third party, that the latters responsibility concerning the maintenance of the assets is properly provided for through appropriate legal instruments e.g. under LEA Article 13 for assets made available to Arianespace accepting the inclusion of new ESAowned assets within the database of ESAowned assets developed under space transportation programmes and activities and provide the Operating Planning Business Unit Controlling Office with the relevant inputs for financial reporting on the assets conducting negotiations and administration of the industrial contracts incl. activities funded by Arianespace, related to procurements under hisher responsibility supporting the Head of Division in proposing a categorisation of ESAowned assets, the asset management provisions applicable to Directorate procurements and the procedures relevant to acceptance, operations, maintenance and modifications of the assets supporting the Head of Division in proposing the management policy for ESAowned assets used in exploitation and exploitation accompaniment, in close cooperation with Operating Planning Business Unit Controlling Office, be they operated by the public sector, made available directly to suppliers or made available to Arianespace under the ESAArianespace Launchers Exploitation Arrangement LEA contributing to the preparation of the Ariane 6 and Vega C exploitation accompaniment programme as regards activities relevant to its domain of responsibility providing technical support to the Space Transportation Development Department, the Ariane Exploitation Programme and the Vega Exploitation Programme for all matters related to launchers ground segment assets development, acceptance, operations, maintenance, modifications and disposal. In the daytoday activities the holder of the post will interface and cooperate with the European Spaceport Infrastructure Office, the Space Transportation Development Department, the Ariane Exploitation Programme, the Vega Exploitation Programme, Arianespace and the industrial contractors. Technical competencies Multidisciplinary knowledge of area of responsibility Knowledge of industrial costs and schedule aspects Knowledge of other technical domains with interfaces to own area of responsibility Space system development and PA standards Complex project risk management processes Knowledge of ESA and industrial development, verification and procurement processes Leadership competencies Acting as a role model Promoting diversity Driving performance Developing motivating people Fostering cooperation effective teamworking Strategic vision business context Leading change Behavioural competencies Communication Planning Organisation Problem Solving Responsible DecisionMaking Results Orientation Teamwork Education Applicants should have a Masters degree or equivalent qualification and more than 5 years experience in space systems management. 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 02 May 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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