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Ground Segment Tender Manager for future Earth Observation Programmes mf
2016-03-16 15:11:22| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Airbus Defence and Space is a division of Airbus Group, formed by combining the business activities of Cassidian, Astrium and Airbus Military. This new division is the leading aerospace and defence company in Europe, it represents the second largest company in the space field and is among the ten best international defence companies. It employs some 40,000 people and records a turnover of approximately 14 billion euros per year. A vacancy for a Ground Segment Tender Manager for future Earth Observation Programmes mfhas arisen within Airbus Defence Space in Toulouse. Within the Bidding and Future Programmes department for ground Observation and Navigation systems, you will be responsible for one or more tenders for major Earth observation systems for Export clients. Your post may develop towards the management of ground segment projects within the Project division. This position requires security clearance or needs to be eligible for an accreditation by the recognised authorities. You must ensure the coordination of the tender, consisting of the technical and functional definition part, the drafting of the tender, the production of the quotation and the risk analysis. You will personally produce a significant proportion of the tender and you will join an extensive bidding team that may consist of a wide range of Airbus Defence and Space entities satellites, geoinformation services, etc. and major industrial partners. You must assist the tender manager in the negotiation phases with the different partners and clients, and must take account of constraints arising from the ground segment product policy and partnership agreements. This role will involve travel for business once a month, worldwide and therefore you must be able to travel accordingly. As the successful candidate you will be able to demonstrate the following experience and skills Engineering degree or equivalent Over 15 years of experience in the space systems sector with experience relating to ground resources, particularly in Earth observation systems Experience in managing complex projects with the involvement of multiple partners and subcontractors Transversal knowledge of the field of ground observation segments Mission and Image, control centres andor reception resources Good ability to summarise Good writing skills Autonomy, responsiveness and adaptability Tenacity and the ability to defend the interests of Airbus Defence Space. Ability to manage several projects at the same time Team leadership skills and the ability to delegate Ability to communicate and influence, ability to manage stakeholders and relationships with clients and external partners Negotiation level in French and English. Please apply online. Airbus Group is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus Group Recruitment Centre To apply click here
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