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Head of Project Management mfd
2021-10-04 11:10:56| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
We are looking for an exceptionally motivated head of project management fmd to join our specialprojects rocketry team. Participate and improve our demanding prototyping efforts that are supported by major, timeandcostcritical test campaigns. You will work in a dedicated, dynamic and international environment that aims for excellence by creating highperformance engineering solutions while keeping prototyping and production costs at an absolute minimum. If this sound expiring to you, then apply with us. Your tasks Lead the project team through the planning and execution of our projects In charge of delivering projects with external customers ontime, onquality and onbudget Plan, manage and report status of budgets, schedules, cost of goods, resources and capital requirements for internal and external projects in collaboration with crossfunctional groups Support proposal activity and contract negotiation with customers Recognize project issues quickly, act to mitigate and escalate if needed Prepare cost estimates and detailed project plans for all phases of the project Analyze, evaluate, and overcome program risks and produce program reports for management and stakeholders Plan, schedule and monitorcontrol program milestones, deliverables and budgets Work with technical project managers to ensure integration of dependencies on the overall program schedule Anticipate issues and risks associated with project implementation and work with functional management to develop strategies to resolve issues and mitigate risks. Manage multiple projects, tasks, priorities, internal expectations and crossteam capacity planning Your Qualifications Space industry project management is a must have Masters degree in Aerospace Engineering, Engineering, Business Engineering, Business Administration or related discipline Demonstrated track record with technical program management Proven track record in contract negotiations Previous stakeholder management skills Proven proposal writing experience Business fluent English oral and written all daytoday activities are performed in English Ability to construct workable solutions when presented with multiple and often time conflicting point of views A thorough understanding of strategic and change management with the ability to translate this into appropriate goals, methodologies and strategies for implementation Strong time management, team player attitude and emotional intelligence Excellent interpersonal, leadership, listening and communication skills Cost and risk awareness and business acumen complete your profile
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Head of Project Control Department
2021-04-21 11:13:12| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Please submit your application by 13052021 1159 Prague time The only means of submitting an application for this vacancy is through the GSA erecruitment portal httpswww.gsa.europa.eugsajobsopportunities ABOUT THE JOB The European GNSS Agency is looking for a Head of Project Control Department to join our dynamic EU Agency. The successful candidate will lead the department responsible for project control, cost engineering and project budgeting, product and quality assurance, configuration, documentation and assets management, as well as providing support to various reviews. For more information on the GSA and the European satellite navigation programmes, click here. TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES The Head of Project Control will report to the Chief Operating Officer and will have the following tasks and responsibilities Contribute to the orientation of the Agency as a whole and to the elaboration and implementation of its strategy Lead and manage the department by distribution of responsibilities, defining priorities, promoting growth and engagement of staff Ensure the wellfunctioning of programmesprojects in all departments and across all sites, including the buildup of transversal processes and practices and their implementation Develop and maintain relevant processes and tools, ensuring the coherency for all programmesprojects and providing optimal support to the Agency with an emphasis on resources utilisation, and sound financial, technical and programmatic management Lead interactions with both internal and external stakeholders European Commission, European Space Agency ESA and industry in the areas of responsibility of the Project Control Department, across the different programmesprojects Ensure industry compliance with established formal requirements for management, costs, schedule, riskreporting and assets management Contribute to the risk management function by coordinating the identification and documentation of Programmes risks, their impacts and proposing appropriate mitigation actions Take on additional tasks as required in the interest of the service. Note Duties may evolve according to development of the Agencys structure and activities, and management decisions. MINIMUM QUALIFICATION The selection procedure is open to applicants who satisfy the following eligibility criteria, on the closing date for application A level of education which corresponds to completed university studies attested by a diploma when the normal period of university education is four years or more OR A level of education which corresponds to completed university studies attested by a diploma and at least one year of appropriate professional experience when the normal period of university education is three years In addition to the above, appropriate professional experience of at least twelve years after obtaining the required diploma Be a national of a Member State of the European Union Be entitled to his or her full rights as citizen Have fulfilled any obligations imposed by the applicable laws concerning military service Meet the character requirements for the duties involved Have a thorough knowledge of one of the languages of the European Union and a satisfactory knowledge of another language of the European Union to the extent necessary for the performance of hisher duties Be physically fit to perform the duties linked to the post APPLICATION PROCEDURE In order to consider your application valid, you are required to log in and submit application through the GSA erecruitment portal httpswww.gsa.europa.eugsajobsopportunities A full job description and further information on the application procedure can be found here httpsvacancies.gsa.europa.euJobsVacancyDetails1501
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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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Head of the IT Project and Portfolio Management Section
2017-10-06 19:12:44| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Vacancy in the Directorate of Internal Services. 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 Head of the IT Project and Portfolio Management Section This post is classified A2A4 on the Coordinated Organisations salary scale. Location ESRIN, Frascati, Italy Description Head of the IT Project and Portfolio Management Section, Business Digitalisation Division, Information Technology Department, Directorate of Internal Services. The Head of Section is responsible for the efficient and proper management and delivery of information systems, infrastructure projects or evolution activities assigned. Duties defining requirements and specifications for providing appropriate solutions in cooperation with customer representatives supporting and contributing to the elaboration and maintenance of application roadmaps for corporate information systems planning and implementing agreed solutions regarding ESA corporate information systems, including analysis, design, development and tests, within agreed cost and schedule timely and effective managing of all related contracts and procurements and all related budgets and risks managing the customer acceptance process and handover to Department entities responsible for operations ensuring the integrity, security and consistency of the overall IT corporate solution architecture, also in relation to any change, whether major or minor enhancements, including interfaces to local systems providing expert support to customers at all stages concept and feasibility analysis, informatics policy implementation, requirements analysis, architectural design, implementation, acceptance, delivery, maintenance and evolution and required support to operations in routine and critical phases providing inputs to investment plans and annual workplanning processes and to the related budget preparation and revision exercises consulting other Departmental and Division entities where applicable reporting the progress and status of Section activities to the Division Head and Project Board managing the Sections staff and other human resources acting as ESA Technical Officer for entrusted contracts IT Applications Project Managers Information Systems Architect IT Security Architect. The postholder acts as the point of contact for all customers requiring ESA corporate information applications andor support and is accountable for drawing up and implementing plans and support agreements compliant with customer requirements, in accordance with ESA policies on informatics in general and security in particular, taking due account of interfaces with other related systems and costatcompletion, schedule and risk. Technical competencies IT architecture design IT technology awareness Project and technical management IT service and operations management Information technology security Knowledge of corporate information systems Knowledge of SAP solutions Leadership competencies Acting as a role model Developing motivating people Driving performance Fostering cooperation effective teamworking Leading change Promoting diversity Strategic vision business context Behavioural competencies Problem Solving Results Orientation Communication Planning Organisation Customer Focus Relationship Management Education Applicants should have a Masters degree or equivalent qualification in engineering or a relevant business area and a solid work background in the disciplines related to the tasks under consideration. Additional requirements At least ten years experience in applying project management and project control principles and in preparing, negotiating and implementing industrial procurements is essential. Experience of leading bigscale IT ERP transformation programmes in international multicultural environments is essential. 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 2 November 2017. 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. Priority will first be given to internal candidates and secondly to external candidates from underrepresented Member States. 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. Apply HERE
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Head of Project Controlling GSOp Galileo Service Provider
2017-09-05 14:11:14| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Job details DLR GfR mbH has been awarded by Spaceopal with the contract for the Galileo Service operator tasks associated to the Galileo Control Centre Germany. The project support office is delivering an internal service to project management The Project Controller is responsible for supporting the Project Managers and Head of project Support Office on all activities. Requirements Master in economic engineering or equal certificates Comprehensive experience in project management and project controlling Comprehensive experience in change and claim management Experience in project management with international teams Being able to understand complex environmentstechnical requirements and provide recommendations to the management team Understanding of financial regulatory framework, financial accounting and auditing techniques Understanding of space and ground system architectures Good knowledge of cost control and related resources Fluent in German and English in reading, writing and spoken language Responsibilities Project costtechnical controlling Support to Change and Claim Management Support to schedule control and maintenance Support to Risks Management as well as Support to Project management processes and administrative functions.
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