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Applications Business Analyst
2013-09-16 12:35:01| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Applications Business Analyst at the European Space Agency, Harwell, Oxfordshire, UK Sercos space heritage over the last 40 years has placed us in the Space News Top 50 Space Industry Manufacturing and Services Companies. With over 1500 staff in the space business covering a wide spectrum of experience and skills, we convey best practice, expertise and innovation in our business. All members of our recruitment team have extensive space experience, so have the insight necessary to support you through the application process. Serco Nederland BV is looking for experienced Applications Business Analyst who will report to Head of the Applications Business Office and supports ESAs ARTES applications programmes Europewide. The Applications Business Office ABO is focusing on the viability of the IAP proposals for Feasibility Studies and Demonstrations Projects. Activities are targeted on financial, commercial and programmatic support to organisations and consortia. The ABO provides a unique resource to support all relevant applications activities within TIAA, for IAP and ARTES application projects and activities. In doing so, it intends to accelerate projects acceptance, reduce barriers to adoption and increase the success by reducing programmatic and commercial risks. It can draw on the proximity of a worldleading Financial Services sector, technology, software and innovation consulting and a world class innovation climate, activities include Analyse and critically review business cases presented by bidders in response to the different ARTES applications calls feasibility studies, user driven and supply driven demonstration projects Identify and formulate business models applicable to the different elements of the ARTES applications programme, and utilise them to assess the commercial outcomes of the operational services that follows the contract with ESA Identify subsectors that have direct potential for userindustry driven projects e.g. parts of the insurance industry Identify potential sources of thirdparty funding for userindustry driven projects e.g. venture capitalists, investment funds, government programmes that can support the different applications initiatives Identify and facilitate the adoption of other types of supporting functions that could be provided to userindustry driven programmes e.g. market research and analysis, business case development, advice on corporate structures, shared or preferential access to technical facilities and technical consultancy, knowledge transfer networks, IPR protection, regulatory assistance, business development Cooperate with the Application Ambassador Platforms throughout Europe in all relevant topics Task Overview The successful applicant will be required to perform a number of tasks outlined below. Focus on two or three market sectors or technology trends that have major potential for new spacebased applications e.g. renewable energy, electricity networks, smart cities, machinetomachine communications, oceanography and marine management Build relationships with both user communities and service industries within the agreed target sectors, bringing them together to identify and develop new spacebased services and applications that meet real, largescale needs Identify potential sources of thirdparty funding for projects in these target sectors e.g. venture capitalists, investment funds, service providers, other development programmes and develop mechanisms for cofunding largescale activities with them, which might otherwise be beyond the capacity of any of the individual partners Work with other members of the ABO to provide access to a portfolio of business support services that meet the needs of the partners involved in ESA applications development projects e.g. business case development, advice on corporate and management structures, preferential access to technical facilities, IPR protection, regulatory assistance, distribution strategy, partnership brokering and access to finance and help to make this portfolio widely known and used Contribute to an analysis of the economic impact of specific IAP projects and to the development of a methodology for measuring that impact on a programmewide basis Cooperate with the European network of IAP Ambassadors and with the Awareness Section of the TIAA Department on matters relating to business development, marketing and awarenessraising Cooperate with the Feasibility Studies and Demonstration Project teams in Estec and Harwell on matters relating to the provision of business support services and thirdparty funding to organisations who are undertaking cofunded activities within the ARTES Applications programmes Cooperate and coordinate with other ESA and external programmes as required, under the direction of the Head of the Applications Business Office. Qualifications and Requirements Applicants require a University education to at least first degree level or equivalent, with qualifications in business, finance or social sciences being of greater relevance than those in scientific or engineering disciplines, although a combination of the two would be ideal. A strongbackground in economics, business administration and business development or consultancy, especially in relation to setting up structures for the funding and organisation of new business ventures i.e. PFIs, PPPs. Specific Qualifications Proven track record in business development or business support services, especially for hightech industries, startups and ideally applications development Solid background in finance andor business administration, ideally with experience in financing and organising new business ventures and the use of PFIPPP structures Preferably some familiarity with the downstream space sector i.e. the provision of services and applications based on space systems and with relevant space technologies i.e. satellite communications, navigation and earth observation Well connected to the innovation and business incubation ecosystem of one or more major European countries Sensitive to multicultural and political issues Selfmotivated, determined and very capable of independent action but willing to take broad direction from above and to respect complex policy constraints Cooperative, positive and generally easy to get along with Good presenter highly articulate Mastery of the English language is a requirement business fluency in French andor another major European language Good understanding of hightech industries and lead markets, especially involving space technology and applications Aware of multicultural issues and political sensitivities Good analytical, strategic and formulating skills as well as the ability to work within an international environment Systematic work, creativity and an innovative attitude Good communication skills, problem solving attitude and be able to manage relationships, work in a team and be self motivating and disciplined. Desirable Available at short notice maximum three months, preferably one month Knowledge of the ARTES projects Applicants must hold a current valid work permit for the UK or be EU nationals. Please be aware that security clearance may be part of the selection process If you believe you have the skills and experience for the above post then please submit your application via our eRecruitment website. Please submit scanned copies of your education certificates with your application. httpswww.amris.comsercorequirementdisplay.php?refSearchrequirementid45997 If you have any questions regarding this opportunity please address them to our recruitment team at space.careersserco.com Position Applications Business Analyst Reference RTCTIA016 Application closing date 07102013 Start date ASAP For additional information Serco Group, please consult our website www.serco.com Serco Europe, please consult our website www.serco.comeurope ESA Harwell, httpwww.esa.intSPECIALSAboutESASEMZLPZOFBG0.html
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TomTom App Center showcases integrated fleet business applications
2013-04-09 17:37:54| Location-Based Services (LBS) Zone
Concord, MA, April 9, 2013 – TomTom has launched a new resource to showcase the range of business applications available for integration with its fleet management technology.
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