Mission Control Systems Operations Manager (Based in Germany)

EUMETSAT operates a fleet of spacecraft to observe the Earth’s atmosphere, oceans and land surfaces in support of climate monitoring, weather forecasting, oceanography and hydrology. This includes satellites owned by EUMETSAT as well as several operated by EUMETSAT on behalf of the European Commission’s Copernicus programme.Reporting to the Head of the Flight Operations (FLO) Division in the Operations and Services to Users Department (OPS), the Mission Control Systems Operations Manager is responsible for the planning, supervision and execution of mission control systems operations in support of spacecraft operations, working in close coordination with other teams from OPS.In this key position you will be supporting the development and operations preparation activities for recurrent spacecraft and the introduction of next-generation satellite systems. What you’ll be doing· Manage the Mission Control Systems Team of the Flight Operations Division;· Coordinate and conduct operations of mission control chains across all satellite systems operated by EUMETSAT, including:o Execution of routine and special operations;o Mitigation and resolution of contingencies, including provision of on-call support;o Maintenance of operations products for operational mission control chains including procedures, databases and reference materials;o Management of contracted industrial services;o Management of relevant external interfaces;o Evaluation and trend analysis to monitor the operational performance and behaviour of mission control systems and chains;· Support routine processes for operations coordination and reporting, activity planning and scheduling, configuration management, quality assurance and anomaly handling;· Support the training of operations team personnel in relation to mission control chains;· With the Technical and Scientific Support Department (TSS), implement arrangements for the maintenance and evolution of existing mission control related systems, and the assessment, development and operational deployment of future mission control systems;· In support of the Programme Preparation and Development Department (PRD):o Support the definition of requirements, and system design, development and testing for mission control chains of next-generation satellite systems;o Participate in system-level operations preparation, launch and commissioning activities for recurrent satellites and next-generation satellite systems;· Support the Head of the Flight Operations Division, in all management matters involving mission control chains. 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) Requirements Qualifications:● A university degree in a relevant subject. Skills and Experience: · Proven experience in the operations of mission control chains and system-level operations preparation for complex satellite systems;· Experience in the development and deployment of mission control chains would be an advantage;· Demonstrated ability to plan and control complex activities, including prioritising and the management of constraints, inter-dependencies and opportunities;· Demonstrated team management and leadership skills, including the ability to delegate effectively and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues;· Excellent interpersonal skills;· Ability to communicate effectively, including clear, concise and timely reporting. Languages:· Candidates must be able to work effectively in English. APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED IN ENGLISH. WE WILL BE UNABLE TO CONSIDER APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED IN OTHER LANGUAGES.EUMETSAT is an international organisation employing staff from across all 30 member states and this role is being advertised on multiple international job boards, but please note that this role would be based in Darmstadt, Germany and would require international applicants to relocate if successful. More about us EUMETSAT’s 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 and Cooperating 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 can recruit nationals only from the 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). Job Type: Full-timePay: From €9.200,00 per monthWork Location: On the road