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Copernicus Project Controller
2017-07-03 18:10:30| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Aurora is an established supplier of skilled manpower to ESA and in particular at ESTEC and ESAC. Aurora has the opportunity to expand our support to ESA in the domain of BMC Business Management, Controlling Administration. Happiness of our employees has proven key to obtaining excellent results and a client who also regards us highly for excellent service. Overview The contractor will be responsible for Project Control and Administration activities within the Copernicus Space Segment Programme. As such, she will be assigned to and directly support one or more Copernicus projects and will liaise closely with the Copernicus Space Segment Programme Controller and the related services inside and outside the Directorate. The post holder will report hierarchically to the Head of the Copernicus Project Control Section in the Project Control and Management Support Office and functionally to one of the Copernicus Sentinel Project Manager. Typical duties include Preparing, maintaining and reporting on status of the Cost At Completion, including annual cost plans and manpower planning, identifying potential problem areas Monitoring of financial commitments for compliance with budgetary provisions and financial regulations Preparation, administration and monitoring of Copernicus procurement actions Contracts, Purchase Orders, etc. within ESA SAP system esap as well as other tools as required. In particular Preparation of SAP Shopping Carts. Timely managing of all GRNs of the assigned projects. Creation and maintenance of milestone payment plans to ensure the planning is uptodate in esap and in related files as required. Reports on financial status of procurements and internal cost of project as required. Support in maintaining financial or procurement databases such as geographical return and cost plans, actuals and deviations For all management, programmatic and financial related aspects 1 contributing in the preparation of tender and contract change documents 2 supporting in the evaluation of proposals and of the Change Control Review Boards Interfacing with industry on all financial and administrative matters Support the Copernicus Project Control Section in the introduction of new administration procedurestools Assist in the preparation of projects audits Supporting the Project Control and Management Support Office in the efficient utilisation of the corporate SAP solution for all the applicable processes, analysing problems and finding solutions Supporting the Project Control and Management Support Office in coordination with corporate organisation units in designing and producing valuable ManagementReports with respect to the Finref SAP solution. Specific qualification requirements Applicants should have a university degree MSc or equivalent qualification in relevant engineering or business administrationcommercial field and at least 4 years of experience in the disciplines related to the tasks described. Knowledge of computer systems and informationplanningcoordination tools is essential. Applicants should have relevant experience in the Administration and Control of projects in the use of planning and project control tools, and in budget and accounting software and databases. Significant experience with SAP system is an asset. Candidates are expected to demonstrate excellent planning and organisation skills, attention to detail and be able to work effectively in a team environment. They must possess good judgment, integrity and good communications skills. Fluent in the English language spoken and written. Knowledge of other languages is an asset. Legal and Security Requirements All applicants must be legally allowed to work in The Netherlands Applicants are required to provide a copy of their passport and degree certificate. Aurora will validate the Degree with the issuing University and provide evidence to ESA. Prior to issuing a letter of employment the applicant shall provide to Aurora a recent official document declaring that they are of good conduct from the country where currently resident. Location The work will be performed at the European Space Technology and Research Centre ESTEC at Noordwijk, The Netherlands. Contract The selected candidate will receive good remuneration in line with ESA Job Class M3 Will be registered for both social security and tax in the Netherlands. The standard working hours are 40 per week. There are 12 public holidays and an additional 30 annual days holiday. Training to improve efficiency and provide strength for future career are of course included. Aurora assist with relocation both with support and financially. Aurora contributes to a company pension scheme. To be considered for this Position Provide prior to 24 July 2017 a summary of why you are a good candidate for the position together with a complete and detailed Recruitment Form or CV and Motivation Letter to Mr. Davide Starnone, at email davide.starnoneaurora.nl and to Mr. Alex Jeanes, at email alexjeanesaurora.nl quoting reference BMCEOP79. Aurora will agree conditional employment terms and conditions with candidates before presenting them by 31 July 2017, 13.00 hours.
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