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VN 24/32 Ground Segment Systems Upgrade Project Manager (2 Posts)

EUMETSAT is entering an interesting and challenging period as a wide-ranging and transformational program of technology refresh is underway, and multiple satellite launches are planned during the next few years.

Within the energetic international environment, the Ground Segment Systems Upgrade Project Manager, which post is located within the Project, Management Team (PMT), supports the different TSS (Technical and Scientific Support) divisions for managing projects and developing the project management culture and methods in TSS.

These projects within TSS cover all major technical projects for I2D (IT and Data Infrastructures), SGS (Satellite Ground Segment) and DSA (Digital Solutions and SAF) divisions including the upgrade of Ground Segments Systems including Multi-Mission Elements (MME) that are a set of software, facilities, tools, IT infrastructure & IT functions covering Satellite Ground Segment, Data Access and Distribution functions as well as Ground Systems Monitoring. These functions support all current EUMETSAT operational satellite ground systems and are upgraded to support also the new programmes under development.

According to the function, the projects are done under the accountability of the relevant TSS Heads of Division who are responsible of the resources and of the functional areas.

It is planned to recruit two candidates for this position. 

Duties

The main duties of the post are to:

  • 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.
 

LOCATION

Darmstadt, Germany

QUALIFICATIONS

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

LANGUAGES

The official languages of EUMETSAT are English and French. Candidates must be able to work effectively in English and have some knowledge of French.

DEADLINE

24 September 2024

Duties

The main duties of the post are to:

  • 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.

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.

Employment Conditions

The initial contract will be of 4 years’ duration, with subsequent 5 year contracts being awarded thereafter, subject to individual performance and organisation requirements. There is no limit to the amount of follow-up contracts a staff member can receive up to the EUMETSAT retirement age of 63 and there are certainly opportunities to establish a long career perspective at EUMETSAT.
This post is graded A2/A4 on the EUMETSAT salary scales. The minimum basic salary for this post is EURO 7146 per month (net of internal tax but excluding pension contribution and insurances) which may be negotiable on the basis of skills and experience. The salary scale provides for increments on the anniversary of taking up employment, and scales are reviewed by the EUMETSAT Council with effect from 1 January each year. In addition to basic salary, EUMETSAT offers attractive benefits. Further information, including salary details, is available on the EUMETSAT web site.

EUMETSAT is committed to providing an equal opportunities work environment for men and women.
Please note that only nationals of EUMETSAT Member States may apply. The EUMETSAT Convention requires that Staff shall be recruited on the basis of their qualifications, account being taken of the international character of EUMETSAT.

About EUMETSAT

EUMETSAT is Europe’s meteorological satellite agency. Its role is to establish and operate meteorological satellites to monitor the weather and climate from space - 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. This information is supplied to the National Meteorological Services of the organisation's Member States in Europe, as well as other users worldwide.

EUMETSAT also operates several Copernicus missions on behalf of the European Union and provide data services to the Copernicus marine and atmospheric services and their users.

As an intergovernmental European Organisation, EUMETSAT has 30 Member States (Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom.)

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