Ground Segment Systems Upgrade Project Manager

What you’ll be doing

• Manage the upgrade projects of the Ground Segments Systems, including Multi-Mission Elements, from the architectural design phase until the handover to customer (or end user) including organisation of relevant reviews with close schedule, cost and resource control;
• Manage the interactions with Programmes in development, with Operations department and with the engineering teams of TSS in charge of facilities/services maintenance and evolution;
• Contribute to the generation and maintenance of the Ground Segment Systems services catalogue and related Service Level Agreement (SLA);
• Generate and maintain Development & Management Plans and Projects Plans;
• Contribute to the implementation of Change Control and baseline management processes with the Programmes and with Operations;
• Support and/or monitor external procurements and contracts as required.

What we offer

• Excellent salary, of up to Euro 7,500 NET (after income tax) based on skills and experience;
• Flexible working time including additional flexi-leave;
• Full medical coverage for employee and family;
• Attractive pension;
• 30 days of annual leave + 14.5 days public holidays;
• Training and development support;
• Relocation allowance and support (if applicable).

Requirements

Qualifications:

• University degree, or equivalent, in a relevant discipline (i.e. Computer Sciences, System Engineering).

Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience in Project Management, preferably in the fields of developing satellite ground segment generic IT infrastructure and multi-mission elements, within a multiple project environment;
• Practical experience with system engineering methodologies;
• Experience in system engineering lifecycle aspects (e.g. design, production, integration, verification and validation), preferably for Satellite Ground Segments;
• Strengths in analysis, synthesis and presentation, coupled with good interpersonal skills and a proven ability to apply these to the interactions within a team and between teams.

Languages:

• Candidates must be able to work effectively in English.