IRIS2 Head of Ground Segment

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Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Ground Segment manager to join the IRIS2 and OneWebNext program.

The mission is two folds:

• Contribute to the definition of the Ground segment for the IRIS2 program, develop and deliver the Ground component sub-contracted to Eutelsat (Mission Control Center, and Communication Gateways)
• Lead the implementation of the OneWebNext Ground segment i) in a seamless continuation of the OneWeb GEN1 and ii) in synergies/compliance to the IRIS2 program

Mission

The Service & Operations Manager reports to the Eutelsat Program Director. Key external interfaces include the Consortium Ground manager, the European Commission and ESA representatives. Internal interfaces within Eutelsat are all the Delivery Managers of the various verticals (LEO H L1, LEO-H L2, Ground, UT), and to Eutelsat Center of Competencies in particular the Operation Department and the Engineering department

The mission includes the delivery of Ground with the required quality and performance, the management and control of the allocated budget, and the management of resources functionally allocated to this activity,

IRIS2:

Ensure that the Ground segments requirements, commitments, constraints and operational objectives are consistently addressed throughout the IRIS² programme lifecycle, from definition and design through development, deployment, operational acceptance and maintenance. This is done in interface with the Ground group and manager of the SpaceRise consortium

The role also ensures that the Ground segments deliverables are correctly understood, flowed down, implemented and verified across the LEO-H segment. In particular for the Ground Segment contribution to the LEO-H End To End integration

The role encompasses the full responsibility and accountability in delivering as per the quality standard, performance and budget the Mission Control Center and the Coms Gateways

OneWebNext

Ensure the adaptation of the Eutelsat Ground infrastructure for operating the OneWeb Next payload and services, and deliver the associated components in a full integrated manner.

This will be done in synergy with IRIS2 to reuse or connect to some of the components of IRIS2. and very importantly within the architecture and security constraints of this program

As stated above the role encompasses the full responsibility and accountability of delivering the OneWebNext Ground segment as per the agreed budget

What You’ll Do

• Act as the senior Ground Segment Manager within the program ensuring that the Eutelsat will fulfil its obligations related to the Ground Segment of IRIS2. Specific focus will be put on among the Eutelsat deliverables (MCC and Coms Gateways)
• Be accountable for the preparation, consolidation, review, endorsement and delivery of the Eutelsat contribution to the Ground Segment deliverables,
• Manage and be accountable of the Fixed Firm budget allocated of the IRIS2 activities and for the Ground Segment implementation of OneWebNext
• Be proactive to identify synergies between the two program to optimise the budget
• Be accountable of implementing OneWebNext Groudn Segment within the constraints imposed by IRIS2 because of the shared resources between the two programs

What You’ll Need

• More than 10 years of experience in program management, including all the aspects: Program deliveries, budget control, resources management, Risk & Opportunities portfolio management,
• Extensive senior level experience in satellite communications, telecommunications or other mission-critical service environments, with demonstrated responsibility for complex Ground Segment activities.
• Solid understanding of end-to-end satellite service architectures and operations, including the interaction between space, ground, network, IT and service delivery environments.
• Ability to operate effectively in a multi company, shared governance environment, balancing collective programme responsibilities with clearly established contractual and organisational boundaries.
• Strong stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication skills, with the ability to interact with senior industrial and institutional stakeholders.
• Experience with ESA, European institutions, governmental satellite communications or comparable large institutional programmes would be highly desirable.
• Fluent English with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Eligibility for the security clearance required by the programme.

Where You’ll Work

The position will be based within the Eutelsat IRIS2 and OneWeb Next project which is based in Issy Les Moulineaux or Toulouse with 30/50 % availability to go to one or the other site.

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