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Technical Project Manager
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Technical Project Manager Category Information Technology City Leatherhead, Surrey, United Kingdom Position ID J06151280 Permanent Full Time Position Description CGI is looking for a technical project manager to run a variety of earth observation projects. The successful candidate will manage project teams either internal to CGI or as part of a wider consortium within the satellite Earth Observation domain, for clients such as ESA, EUMETSAT or national space agencies. Typically, such projects involve the development of a SW application or service to exploit EO data, for example to process data to meet specific user requirements, or to exploit synergies between different data streams. Other projects look at increasing user uptake for existing data, or to research new data applications. Examples of past project are given at httpwww.cgigroup.co.ukpublicsectorspaceearthobservation. The project manager is responsible for delivering their projects to an agreed baseline, while managing project finances, reporting, schedule and risks. This will require direct interaction with the client, endusers and partner organisations, so presentational and interpersonal skills are important. Typically, such projects involve the development of a SW application or service to exploit EO data, for example to process data to meet specific user requirements, or to exploit synergies between different data streams. Other projects look at increasing user uptake for existing data, or to research new data applications. Examples of past project are given at httpwww.cgigroup.co.ukpublicsectorspaceearthobservation. The project manager is responsible for delivering their projects to an agreed baseline, while managing project finances, reporting, schedule and risks. This will require direct interaction with the client, endusers and partner organisations, so presentational and interpersonal skills are important. As well as managing project teams, the candidate will also take a handson role in tasks such as proposal writing, user requirements gathering, documentation, client presentations, testing and acceptance. As such it is important to have excellent communication skills and a high degree of technical rigour. Essential University degree or equivalent qualification in a technical discipline e.g. Science, Engineering or Computer Science Strong project management skills and the ability to complete complex tasks with minimal guidance and to work and cooperate with others Proven project management track record, including risk and issue management Excellent client facing and writtenverbal communication skills Experience developing applications and services to exploit EO data. Highly Desirable Experience of working with ESA, especially within programmes such as DUE, VAE, IAP. Knowledge of Earth Observation concepts and familiarity with the Earth Observation datauser community Knowledge of ESA and Third Party Earth Observation satellite missions This role will be based in Leatherhead with the CGI Earth Observation team. Some short trips to Europe in particular to Rome will be required for customer meetings. Workstyle On site at Leatherhead, minimum 3 days per week. No clearance required. At CGI, were a team of builders. We call our employees members because all who join CGI are building their own company one that has grown to 68,000 professionals located in 40 countries. Founded in 1976, CGI is a leading IT and business process services firm committed to helping clients succeed. We have the global resources, expertise, stability and dedicated professionals needed to achieve results for our clients and for our members. Come grow with us. Learn more at www.cgi.com. This is a great opportunity to join a winning team. CGI offers a competitive compensation package with opportunities for growth and professional development. Benefits for fulltime, permanent members start on the first day of employment and include a paid timeoff program and profit participation and stock purchase plans. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position, however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. No unsolicited agency referrals please. APPLY HERE WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
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