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MultiMission Systems Upgrade Project Manager

2017-08-14 14:11:31| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

We are upgrading our Ground Systems and Infrastructure to enable new satellite missions and to support future technology. Do you have the ability to manage multiple, complex I.T. and engineering projects to help us achieve this goal? EUMETSAT is the European satellite agency for monitoring weather and climate. Bringing together the resources of 30 Member States, we develop and operate a range of satellite systems surveying the atmosphere, ocean and climate that deliver data 24 hours a day. Our data is vital to weather forecasts that protect lives and property and to monitoring the changing climate. EUMETSAT is now developing the next generation of satellite systems, shaping its longterm future. We have a role for a Project Manager, working within the MultiMission Elements MME Upgrade Team, to ensure that our generic systems and infrastructure and specifically the MME the set of software, facilities, tools, IT infrastructure covering Data Archive and Retrieval, Distribution functions as well as Ground systems Monitoring and Infrastructure and IT functions support all current EUMETSAT operational satellite ground systems and are upgraded to support the new programmes under development. The role involves managing multiple complex upgrade projects concurrently to help us achieve multimission system capability. Your main responsibilities will include managing the upgrade projects of the MMEs with focus on network and computer infrastructure, from the architectural design phase until the handover to customer or end User including organisation of relevant reviews. You will manage the interactions with programmes in development and with the engineering teams in charge of MMEs maintenance and evolution. Contributing to the generation and maintenance of the MME services catalogue and related Service Level Agreement SLA with programmes in development, you will generate and maintain Development and Management Plans, Project Plans and schedules. You will advise on the implementation of change control and baseline management processes. You may also be involved in initiating, managing and monitoring of external procurements and contracts. Along with a university degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline i.e. Computer Sciences, IT or Network Engineering you will have proven skillsexperience in the following project management of ground segment elements development, preferably in the field of IT infrastructure and Network within a multiple project environment solid technical background in ground segment communicationsnetworks WAN, LAN and security related aspects solid technical background in IT services system engineering lifecycle aspects e.g. design, production, integration, verification and validation of ground segment elements analysis, synthesis and presentation of data, coupled with good interpersonal skills and an ability to apply these to interactions within and between teams. We provide an outstanding working environment in cosmopolitan Darmstadt, the City of Science. We offer attractive employment conditions, with a competitive salary, comprehensive health and social welfare provision, and extensive relocation assistance, if applicable. All applicants must be a EUMETSAT member state national with a good working knowledge of the English language, both spoken and written. You also require some knowledge of French. To learn more and apply online, please visit httpsonlineapplication.eumetsat.int reference VN17 33. The closing date is 24th September 2017. Interviews are provisionally booked for the week commencing 6th November 2017. EUMETSAT is committed to providing an equal opportunities work environment for men and women and is seeking to recruit nationals from its Member States. Please see our website for further details.

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Software Project Manager Space Division

2017-08-10 19:10:31| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

About SCISYS SCISYS delivers a wide range of software services, solutions and consultancy to our clients, such as the European Space Agency. We develop robust, realworld software and provide supporting services that create real benefit to our customers. SCISYS solutions are also frequently at the core of our clients operations and therefore critical to their business. For example, we are delivering software that will navigate a rover on Mars, allows spacecraft controllers to develop their operational procedures or investigate novel data transfer mechanisms between a spacecraft and Earth. Delivering these solutions requires partnership and mutual trust, which we pride ourselves on and promote amongst our workforce. SCISYS is an established company in the space sector and aims to be a pivotal player in facilitating the current opportunities within the sector. SCISYS is therefore looking to strengthen and recruit to assist the growth of our business. Our Space Division provides a dynamic, supportive and friendly atmosphere in which you are encouraged to lead with initiative. We support new ideas and are focused on innovation. Moreover, we actively manage your professional development, training and career progression. Role SCISYS welcomes applications from experienced Software Project Managers to provide direction and commercial leadership within the Space division based in our Darmstadt office in Germany. We are looking for an ambitious, innovative and results driven Project Manager with a proven track record. Key responsibilities are To manage a project including people, equipment, facilities and subcontractors from initiation to close, to ensure that the project produces the required deliverables, to the required standard of quality and within the specified constraints of time and cost. Contribute to estimation and contract or change control negotiations, as required, as well as identifying the skills, resources and tools needed for the project. Allocate tasks and roles to the project team with clear expectations in terms of outputs, schedule and effort whilst ensuring the team remain motivated for the work. Liaise with the customer regularly to ensure that their expectations are fulfilled or managed. Liaise with the Operations Manager to highlight any risks and to regularly discuss progress, alerting any exceptions and issues requiring action. Take responsibility for overall progress and use of resources and initiate corrective action where necessary. Creation and maintenance of the project plan, as well as management and reporting documentation. Manage all software licenses and intellectual property rights within the project. Desired skills Demonstrating ownership for the management of both schedule and cost covering budget and risk mitigation strategies Proven project management skills covering planning, monitoring and control, change management and delivery. Experience of managing the whole software development lifecycle specification, design, development, integration, testing, delivery and maintenance Experience of managing concurrent projects and using different methodologies or price types e.g. waterfall vs agile, firm fix price vs time materials The ability to facilitate and improve process improvement through leadership and ownership. Customer relationship management. Team player and team leader The following would be an advantage Experience of interfacing with prime and subcontractors Experience of managing contracts with customers or partners in Europe A recognised Project Management Qualification Exposure to contractual issues e.g. review of contracts, contract change Understanding of software licenses and Intellectual Property Rights Understanding of the space industry and associated technologies may be an advantage but is not a prerequisite for the role. Any other information e.g. dual location, special security clearance, foreign languages Occasional travel will be required to sites in the UK and continental Europe Applicants must be eligible to work in Germany and able to obtain necessary security clearances SCISYS offers a comprehensive range of benefits including pension, life assurance and private healthcare.

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Software Project Manager Space UK Division

2017-08-09 18:11:17| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Considered using your project management capabilities to deliver software that control spacecraft? SCISYS delivers a wide range of software services, solutions and consultancy to our clients, such as the European Space Agency. We develop robust, realworld software and provide supporting services that create real benefit to our customers. SCISYS solutions are also frequently at the core of our clients operations and therefore critical to their business. For example, we are delivering software that will navigate a rover on Mars, allows spacecraft controllers to develop their operational procedures or investigate novel data transfer mechanisms between a spacecraft and Earth. Delivering these solutions requires partnership and mutual trust, which we pride ourselves on and promote amongst our workforce. SCISYS is an established company in the space sector and aims to be a pivotal player in facilitating the current opportunities within the sector. SCISYS is therefore looking to strengthen and recruit to assist the growth of our business. Our Space Division provides a dynamic, supportive and friendly atmosphere in which you are encouraged to lead with initiative. We support new ideas and are focused on innovation. Moreover, we actively manage your professional development, training and career progression. Role SCISYS welcomes applications from experienced Software Project Managers to provide direction and commercial leadership within the Space division based in our Bristol office in the UK. We are looking for an ambitious, innovative and results driven Project Manager with a proven track record. This position will appeal to a person looking for a dynamic role on a broad range of projects and who wishes to share best practices within our project management community. Key responsibilities are To manage a project including people, equipment, facilities and subcontractors from initiation to close, to ensure that the project produces the required deliverables, to the required standard of quality and within the specified constraints of time and cost. Contribute to estimation and contract or change control negotiations, as required, as well as identifying the skills, resources and tools needed for the project. Allocate tasks and roles to the project team with clear expectations in terms of outputs, schedule and effort whilst ensuring the team remain motivated for the work. Liaise with the customer regularly to ensure that their expectations are fulfilled or managed. Liaise with the Operations Manager to highlight any risks and to regularly discuss progress, alerting any exceptions and issues requiring action. Take responsibility for overall progress and use of resources and initiate corrective action where necessary. Creation and maintenance of the project plan, as well as management and reporting documentation. Manage all software licenses and intellectual property rights within the project. Desired skills Proven experience in the management of bespoke software development projects in a technical domain Demonstrating ownership for the management of both schedule and cost covering budget and risk mitigation strategies Proven project management skills covering planning, monitoring and control, change management and delivery. Experience of managing the whole software development lifecycle specification, design, development, integration, testing, delivery and maintenance Experience of managing concurrent projects and using different methodologies or price types e.g. waterfall vs agile, firm fix price vs time materials The ability to facilitate and improve process improvement through leadership and ownership. Customer relationship management. Team player and team leader The following would be an advantage Experience of managing as a prime a subcontractor or consortium of subcontractors Experience of interfacing with prime and subcontractors Experience of managing contracts with customers or partners in Europe A recognised Project Management Qualification Exposure to contractual issues e.g. review of contracts, contract change Understanding of software licenses and Intellectual Property Rights Bid Management experience Understanding of the space industry and associated technologies may be an advantage but is not a prerequisite for the role. Any other information e.g. dual location, special security clearance, foreign languages Occasional travel will be required to sites in the UK and Europe Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK and able to obtain necessary security clearances Must be flexible and willing to work out on site if necessary SCISYS offers a comprehensive range of benefits including pension, life assurance and private healthcare.

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Vega Operational Launch System Project Manager and VegaC Launch System Architect

2017-08-03 16:12:19| 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 Vega Operational Launch System Project Manager and VegaC Launch System Architect This post is classified A2A4 on the Coordinated Organisations salary scale. Location ESRIN, Frascati, Italy Description Vega Operational Launch System Project Manager and VegaC Launch System Architect in the Vega Operational Launch System Project, Vega Exploitation Programme, Launchers Exploitation Department, Directorate of Space Transportation. Duties Under the authority of the Vega Exploitation Programme Manager the duties of the Vega Operational Launch System Project Manager and VegaC Launch System Architect include Managing selected LEAP Vega activities, in particular those relevant to launch system anomaly treatment, obsolescence, detailed flight analysis, samplingtesting Launch system qualification, including delta qualification activities e.g. resolution of qualification reservations, treatment of robustness issues, compliance with safety requirements and the management of the evolution of the Vega Launch System qualification certificate Assessing Arianespace requests for changes in the design of the Vega Launch System and representing the Agency in any boards deciding on changes to the Vega Launch System which call into question its qualification Managing the specifications, including interface requirements, of the Vega Launch System, from definition to verification of new requirements deriving from changes of the qualified configuration Supporting the preparation of VegaC exploitation, including in establishing VegaC exploitation cost files related to its transition and stabilized phases Managing the definition, design, validation of the VegaC operational concept Managing the definition, design and validation of the VegaC Launch Base Ground Proximity Means, Ground Support Means, Launch Range and relevant timely implementation in line with the VegaC schedule Contributing to VegaC Launch System definition, design, verification and validation, in particular through the definition, design, verification and validation, and synthesis of the VegaC Launch VehicletoLaunch Base and Launch BasetoPayload Requirements and Interfaces the preparation and conduction of the VegaC combined tests and maiden flight qualification campaign Ensuring the coordination and the consistency of the VegaC launch system adaptations with Vega launch system exploitation needs The systematic exhaustive reporting of the status and criticalities of the activities in the domain of responsibility, for weekly management meetings with line management reporting meetings with upper management reports to ESA decisionmaking bodies. Technical competencies Multidisciplinary knowledge of area of responsibility Knowledge of cost and schedule aspects related to area of responsibility Knowledge of other technical domains with interfaces to own area of responsibility Space system development and PA standards Complex project risk management processes 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 Results orientation Problem solving Planning organisation Responsible decisionmaking Communication Teamwork Education Applicants should have a Masters degree or equivalent qualification in engineering or physics, with a minimum of ten years systemlevel experience in space transportation. Additional requirements 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 7 September 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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Project Manager Space Science

2017-07-18 10:11:28| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Project Manager Space Science Harwell Science and Innovation Campus, Oxfordshire Salary 37,415 41,572 Full Time or Part Time About Us The Science and Technology Facilities Council STFC is one of Europes largest research organisations. Were trusted to support, enable and undertake pioneering projects in an amazing diversity of fields. Through worldclass facilities and people, were driving groundbreaking advances in science and technology. STFCs RAL Space department carries out an exciting range of worldclass space research and technology development. Weve had significant involvement in over 200 space missions and operate at the forefront of UK Space Research. About The Role The Project Management Group of the Space Engineering and Technology Division currently has a growing number of ongoing and new projects which require Project Management support. This portfolio of projects covers a wide range of applications Spacecraft Instrumentation, Space Physics, Earth Observation and Calibration Sources. The position will give you the opportunity to work on Space hardware projects at all stages of implementation from the proposal stage right through to inflight commissioning and calibration. Within this role you will manage projects andor significant work packages manage multidisciplinary teams to produce project deliverables report to customers on all aspects your projects using written reports, Gantt charts and presentations lead a team of specialists preparing proposals for future lines of work report project finance and schedule to RAL Spaces senior management team provide advice and training on project management matters to junior members of staff this role will include regular contact with external customers and liaising with a variety of space engineering and scientific support staff. About You You will be educated to degree level in a Science, Engineering or Mathematics discipline or equivalent. You will hold a recognised project management qualification. Successful candidates will have substantial project management experience, with proven ability to manage projects within strict financial and schedule constraints. You will have experience of proposal writing and making recommendations to collaborations and subject matter experts You will need to have strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to negotiate and influence others. You will be highly organised with good time management skills. Benefits An exceptional index linked pension scheme, 30 days leave allowance and flexible working are offered, as well as an onsite nursery, subsidised restaurant, gym and sports facilities. To Apply Applicants are required to include a cover letter outlining their suitability for this role. Please also state where you saw this role advertised. Applications are handled by UK SBS to apply please visit our job board at httpwww.topcareer.jobsVacancyirc2417357278.aspx. Applicants who are unable to apply online should contact us by telephone on 44 01793 867000. The closing date for applications is 6th August 2017.

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