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Head of the Galileo Space Segment Procurement Office
2018-04-30 21:23:48| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Vacancy in the Directorate of Navigation. 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 Galileo Space Segment Procurement Office This post is classified A6 on the Coordinated Organisations salary scale. Location ESTEC, Noordwijk, The Netherlands Description Head of the Galileo Space Segment Procurement Office, Galileo Programme Department, Directorate of Navigation. Duties The postholder will manage a large team in charge of procurement of the Galileo satellites from industry and related activities, in so doing liaising with the European Commission and the European GNSS Agency and reporting to the Head of Department. The main duties are managing procurement of infrastructure and services related to the Galileo Space Segment, in particular satellites and associated launcher services, within the agreed technical requirements including implementation of applicable security requirements, schedule and cost, including managing associated risks managing overall space segment engineering, manufacturing, assembly, integration and testing AIT, launch campaign and operational support activities, including reviews and analysis of changes, waivers and deviations, anomalies and alerts supporting the Launch and Early Orbit Phase LEOP, satellite commissioning, InOrbit Test IOT services and nominal satellite operations managing the Galileo Space Segment development and deployment plan, schedule, risk register and costatcompletion, with the required key performance indicators, for consolidation at systemlevel by the System Office implementing and enforcing risk and security management processes managing an engineering team. The Directorate is organised as a matrix and in performing these duties the postholder will ensure close coordination with system and other segment activities as well as other project disciplines, including project management support, PAS, procurement and security. In discharging these responsibilities, the postholder will be supported by the Head of the Galileo Batch 4 Procurement Services the Galileo FOCBatch 3 Procurement Manager the Galileo Space Segment Infrastructure Manager the Galileo Launch Services Procurement Manager the Head of the Galileo Payload Analysis, Simulation and Equipment Procurement Unit the Head of the Galileo 2nd Generation Procurement Unit. Technical competencies Extensive experience in Satellite procurement, engineering, launch and operations Extensive experience in managingmonitoring industrial work Extensive knowledge of ESA Space system development and PA standards Leadership competencies Driving performance Fostering cooperation effective teamworking Behavioural competencies Planning Organisation Responsible DecisionMaking Problem Solving Education Applicants should have a Masters degree or equivalent qualification in physics, engineering or a relevant discipline. Additional requirements Applicants should have a minimum of 15 years experience in satellite engineering, procurement and operations. They must be eligible for security clearance by their national security administration. 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. Please note that applicants may be required to undergo aptitude testing, including recognised psychometric testing as well as problem solving and decisionmaking exercises. The closing date for applications is 28 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 and in addition of Member States of the European Union not members of ESA Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta and Slovakia. 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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