Copernicus System Operations Team Leader (in Germany)

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About the project

Your responsibilities

• Team leader of the Copernicus System Operations Team (System Operations and Operations Preparation) supervising a team of dedicated EUMETSAT employees and coordinating activities of outsourced services;
• Support to the System Operations Manager in the system engineering and coordination of the E2E operations of the Copernicus system and ground segments to ensure compliance with the Service Level Specifications (SLS);
• Coordination of the definition and implementation of the E2E service monitoring for each Copernicus programme;
• Coordination across programmes to maximise synergies and use of generic multi-mission operations in support of an overall EUMETSAT Multi-Mission Ground System (MMGS);
• Interaction with the teams in the Operations and the Technical and Scientific Support Departments for E2E operations across the recurrent and new programmes;
• Act as the primary Point-Of-Contact for Copernicus programmes ground operations to external entities, including ESA, NOAA, NASA and CNES;
• Contribute to the definition of the system (including both satellite and ground segment) operations concepts and preparations for the future EUMETSAT satellites and programmes;
• Support the planning, preparation and execution of System Level Verification and Validation activities for future satellites and programmes;
• Participate in the Functional Area Management Boards (FAMBs) and Mission Management coordination groups, for system level operations engineering change requests and evolutions;
• Deputise, as required, to the System Operations Manager.

Our requirements

• University degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent professional knowledge and skills.
• Skills and Experience:
• Experience of complex spacecraft and ground segment operations.
• Experience of team leading and team coordination.
• Experience of System Engineering and System Development.
• Experience in large project management and project coordination.
• Strong inter-personal skills (both within a team and between teams).
• Competent in planning, scheduling and other managerial skills.
• Some experience of International cooperation projects will be a distinct advantage.
• Candidates must be able to work effectively in English and have some knowledge of French.

What we offer

• Excellent salary, of up to Euro 8,000 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)