Description:
Hispasat, as part of the SpaceRISE consortium, is responsible for the technical implementation and ensuring the success of the IRIS² project, leveraging its extensive experience in satellite communications. This collaboration is essential to provide secure and reliable high-performance communication solutions to the European Union and its member states.
To be part of this project, we are looking for a Program Manager Low LEO whose responsibilities will be as follows:
Activities:
* Support to the definition, design, development and oversight of a telecommunications satellite constellation program in the area of Program Management (Satellite, Platform and/or Payload).
* Support to the definition, design and development of telecommunications systems based on satellite technology.
Responsibilities:
* Management of the Satellite, Platform and/or Payload, and Launch Services Request for Proposal (RFP) and the associated technical evaluation.
* Coordination and participation in the technical contractual negotiations for Satellite, Platform and/or Payload, and Launch Service Procurements.
* Review proposal/contractual documentation (requirements documents, SOW and other) and interpret programmatic plans, high-level architectures, functional diagrams.
* Prepare project management plans.
* Along with institutional contracts milestone plans (ESA, EC), manage preparation of milestones including (support to) negotiation of contract amendments with Customers as well as (Sub-) Contractors.
* By using typical PM tools: manage documentation, time schedules, requirements, reviews, manpower resource plans, risk mitigation plans, communication/reports.
* In cooperation with Supply Chain teams and Engineering teams, identify project subcontractors and vendors, execute RFPs, set-up and manage subcontracts.
* In cooperation with Finance team, manage budgets/resources aiming at cost control and cost anticipation/forecasting.
* Report to Program Management on the project evolution.
* Management of the satellite design, manufacturing, integration and testing oversight activities.
* Management of the unit design, manufacturing and testing review meetings.
* Management of the subsystem design, manufacturing and testing review meetings.
* Management of the system design, manufacturing and testing review meetings.
* Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
* Management of the launch campaign and LEOP.
* Management of the In Orbit Test Campaign.
* Preparation of weekly reports of activities.
Requirements:
* Master’s degree in aerospace engineering, Telecommunication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics or similar.
* 15-year experience on a similar position with hands-on experience or exposure in satellite procurement, satellite equipment manufacturing or in-orbit operations in GEO and/or LEO.
* Experience in managing large EU and ESA projects.
* Knowledge in geostationary and LEO communication system architectures and functional operations, covering several of the following aspects:
* Demonstrated knowledge of satellite equipment and subsystems technologies (Payload and Platform).
* Demonstrated knowledge of satellite system related activities (e.g.: satellite architecture and dimensioning, system budgets, telecommunications analysis).
* Demonstrated knowledge of satellite launch services.
* Demonstrated skills in the area of equipment and subsystem manufacturing, assembly, integration and testing (Payload and Platform).
* Demonstrated skills in the area of satellite manufacturing, assembly, integration and testing.
* Demonstrated skills in the area of satellite launch campaigns and LEOP.
* Demonstrated skills in the area of Satellite In Orbit Testing (Payload and Platform).
Recommendable:
* Highly collaborative individual, able to build relationships internally and externally across all levels and functions.
* Proven coordination and priority setting abilities.
* Proven experience in anticipating, managing and mitigating risks.
* Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Other Requirements:
* Native to an EU member state and willing to undergo an EU secret clearance process.
* Fluency in English, both written and spoken, any other European language is considered an asset.
Location:
* Madrid/Toulouse;
* Platform and/or Payload Manufacturer facilities, resident as required;
* Platform and/or Payload Unit manufacturer facilities, as required;
* ESTEC, as required;
* European Commission, as required;
* Satellite manufacturer premises, during System AIT Phase, resident as required;
* Launch Base, as required;
* Satellite IOT station, as required.
Be able to provide 24/7 on-call support during satellite system and Payload/Platform testing.
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