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Planning and Schedule Project Control and Administrative
2013-03-13 12:37:01| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Planning and Schedule Project Control and Administrative, based at the European Space Agency, Noordwijk, the Netherlands 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. For our activities in the European Space Agency, Serco Nederland BV is looking to employ three people to report to the Project Control and Administration Manager who is responsible for project control and administrative functions and facilities necessary for the preparation and execution of one or more missions andor mission studies. Such positions may suite people with a project control background. Overview The work covers project control and administration support, general schedule control and document management tasks, as required by the projects. It may also include programme level i.e. aggregation of projects project control and administration support. As such, it includes the following main tasks Participation in the establishment of schedule data interfaces, baseline schedules and plans with the projects and the various mission elements ground segment, spacecraft, and payload. Preparation of detailed schedules for Agency undertakings launcher, test facilities, scientific operations Production of schedule reports, identification of critical items and problem areas Participating in cost at completion exercises Establishing documentation data interfaces and procedures for the transfer of documentation between the science project, prime contractor and other project participants Maintaining documentation database, registering and distribution of project documents as appropriate Consolidating inputs for the programme level overall schedule, production of reports and trend charts to enable programme level analysis Supporting data preparation and entry for PMIS applications, as required Provision of ad hoc project control and administration support as needed Utilisation of relevant local andor Corporate management support tools at both project and programme level Typical duties will include schedule, Planning Reporting Contribute to the preparation, development and maintenance of the overall schedule aspects of the projectmissions, including all mission elements. The post holder shall establish and maintain regular schedule reporting from all mission elements, aggregate and integrate the schedules to a project reference schedule Advise on Schedule and Control methods Assist in establishing schedule data interfaces within the science project and the various mission elements ground segment, spacecraft, payload, launcher Support implementing and operating planning and control procedures to provide full visibility on all activities related to the progress, utilizing established procedures and information systems the post holder shall interact and, if necessary, provide schedule support to mission participants in industry and academia to ensure the uptodate and accurate schedule reporting Participate in the establishment of baseline schedule and plans Perform schedule analysis through Critical Path Analysis, Trend Chart Analysis and simulations Assist in the identification of potential problem areas and proposing mitigation actions preparing reports as required Verify consistency between the schedule of the project Prime Contractors and the ones of his Subcontractors Support in the preparation of tender documents with respect to schedule requirements and participating in the evaluation of proposals assist in preparing information required for subsequent contract negotiations Support the Project Controllers of the assigned missions and the Head of the Project Control and Risk Management Service in executing their duties. Support the consolidation of inputs for the Cosmic Vision overall schedule The successful applicants will be assigned to one or more projectsmissions, reporting to the respective Project Controller Administration Managers of the assigned missions. Qualifications and Requirements Applicants required a Masters in Engineering, or MBA, or equivalent qualification in Business Administration. You will have a minimum of 4 years of relevant Administration experience in a similar environment High level of initiate autonomy, and professional maturity is required to carry out complex tasks and high level of responsibility Excellent IT skill in MS Office and MS Project, SAP knowledge is an asset You will proficient in the English language, both written and spoken, knowledge of another official ESA language is an asset You will have good planning and organisation skills, an ability to synthesise information and a capability to work in a team environment 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?refSearchrequirementid40513 Mandatory Applicants must hold a current valid work permit for the Netherlands or be EU nationals. If you have any questions regarding this opportunity please address them to our recruitment team at space.careersserco.com Position Planning and Schedule Project Control and Administrative Reference RTCSRE031 Application closing date 07042013 Start date May 2013 or sooner Important Please be aware that security clearance may be part of the selection process Please also take the opportunity to register with Serco eRecruitment for automatic email alerts for new opportunities httpswww.amris.comsercoalertssignupform.php For additional information about Serco Group please consult our website www.serco.com For additional information about Serco Europe please consult our website www.serco.comeurope
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