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Programme Manager
2013-01-08 19:38:08| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Astrium Services Government Communications is the worlds leading commercial provider of militarygrade satellite communications. EADS the European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company is a global leader in aerospace, defence and related services. The EADS Group includes the aircraft manufacturer Airbus, the worlds largest helicopter supplier Eurocopter and EADS Astrium, the European leader in space programmes from Ariane to Galileo. Astrium Services is the prime contractor for the Skynet 5 contract with the UK Ministry of Defence, signed in October 2003, valued at 3.6bn. The programme provides mobile voice, video, internet and broadcast communications for the UK armed forces, as well as a range of other Government departments and agencies. Government Communications own, manage and operate the Skynet 5 satellite system, and are responsible for delivering the service, controlling the satellite, managing the network and implementing all upgrades throughout its life. From the outset Astrium Services designed Skynet 5 to be large enough and capable enough to provide military satellite services to a range of other countries and organisations. These include NATO and the armed forces of the Netherlands, Portugal, Canada, France and Germany. A vacancy has arisen for a Programme Manager with Astrium Services Government Communications in Stevenage. The successful applicant will report to the Head of Programme Governance Programme Management and will be responsible for the successful and timely delivery of all allocated Programme Management activity in the sector of Space Airborne. In addition, they will be the line manager for all allocated Programme Management resources. This entails the successful delivery of Space Airborne terminals and spacecraft, along with Ground Infrastructure and Terrestrial Mobile related elements of work. The person will work in a key crossfunctional team along with Service Creation and Service Management, interfacing closely with engineering, sourcing, finance and quality teams. The key responsibilities of the role are as follows Acting as the functional manager for the sector in the successful and timely delivery of all allocated Programme Management activity. Acting as Line Manager for all allocated Programme Management resources. To include The successful execution and delivery of all assigned projects such that they meet, or improve on, agreed contractual and business requirements inclusive of schedule, technical performance and cost SPC requirements. In conjunction with the Head of Programme Management UK, and in line with business approved processes, the definition, agreement and ongoing management of a Programmes Sector organisation. The successful and timely delivery of all agreed programme related activities. The agreement and ongoing maintenance of a set of schedules, CBS, WBS and OBS relating to all programmes within their span of control. The communication of Programme status. This shall be defined by the Head of Programme Management UK and include Programme deliverables against defined and agreed Schedule, Technical Performance and Cost SPC requirements. Programme financial indicators. Customer satisfaction. In conjunction with the appointed Resource Manager The definition of all resource needs, forward load, and provision of all line management necessary to ensure programme success. The allocation of suitably skilled resources required to meet program needs. The identification of all Programme Management training needs. Ensuring all capabilityperformance related activity is satisfactorily completed. This shall include the completion of salary awards, promotions, performance reviews and appraisals. Driving continuous improvement and cost reduction in order to improve PL. The successful resolution of all program and all sector related issues or, where this proves not to be possible, the appropriate and timely escalation of all unresolved issues. The provision of all management reports and metrics as required of the business. Key Performance Indicators Programme deliverables against defined and agreed Schedule Performance and Cost SPC requirements Programme financial indicators sales profit cash program costs EAC product service cost Programme technical performance Customer satisfaction The successful candidate will demonstrate the following skills and experience Extensive experience of managing multiple projects within the commercial sector Comprehensive knowledge of the endtoend project lifecycle, to include business winning and the bid process Extensive knowledge of risk management Experience within the space, aerospace or telecoms sectors Knowledge of networks, systems and subsystems Key competencies Analyse and Solve Complex Problems Build manage internal relationships Communicate and Influence Drive Strategic Orientation Organisation and Resources Management Programme Product Strategy Roadmaps Programme Project Portfolio Control Stakeholder Management TO APPLY click here
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