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Management Support Engineer
2016-06-07 12:11:02| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
One of our space clients based in Germany is seeking a Management Support Engineer to support the development of the ground segment of the EPSSG satellite system. The key person will be a member of the EPSSG Ground Segment Team in the Low Earth Orbit Division LEO and be involved in supporting the EPSSG Ground Segment development activities. The closing date for submissions is 22062016. Tasks The Project Management Support Consultant will provide support to the EPSSG Ground Segment Manager and team for management related aspects. The key person shall report to the EPSSG Ground Segment Manager, who is responsible for the ground segment project and for the daytoday assignment of the Consultants activities. The tasks of the Project Management Support Consultant will typically include but not necessarily be limited to the following Coordinate and maintain, in relation with the project control team, the Ground Segment Project Management Plan, Team Organisation Chart, Work Breakdown Structure WBS, Work Packages, Product Tree, and related documents. Contribute to follow up subsystem development activities. monitor deliverables to and from partner agencies and industry, and support the review of deliverables. Participate in team management meetings and in meetings with partner agencies, contractors, internal stakeholders, etc. as appropriate. Track progress against agreed development plans and signal any likely or identified deviations from these plans, together with proposals to reduce the impact of any delays. Contribute to the preparation and execution of the Project Reviews from a management standpoint. Prepare presentations and synthetic status reports for internal e.g. report to senior management and external purposes. Contribute to maintaining the project schedule in coordination with EPSSG team members and performing a critical path analysis of the schedule. Track actions and risks, analysing and reporting critical issues to the Project Manager, and support the close out of such actions and risk mitigation activities. Support the control of the baseline definition of the ground segment including evaluation of Change Requests, Change Proposals, Requests for Waiver Deviation, etc.. Support on a case by case basis the other Programmes within the LEO Division in Project management support activities. Qualifications University Degree Skills The key person shall be able to analyse complex situations, identify critical areas and produce accurate and concise analyses, recommendations and synthesis. Heshe shall be able to fulfil the assigned tasks autonomously, be able to plan hisher work and to cope with tight schedules and multiple tasks and work in a rigorous way to agreed deadlines. Heshe shall be willing to work in a team of engineers and in cooperation with industry and partner agencies. The key person shall have the following experience, background and skills At least 3 years experience performing project management activities preferably on large and complex development projects in the aerospace or similar domain. Ability to make synthesis from various written or verbal inputs with excellent English writing skills. Computer skills with strong experience withability to use MS Office software e.g. Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Project, etc.. The following would be additional assets Certification in project management or in project management disciplines. Knowledge of Quality Assurance procedures and processes. Knowledge of systems development lifecycle. Experience of Ground Segment development andor Earth Observation systems. Good English skills are essential and knowledge of French would be an advantage.
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