Satellite Control Ground Segment Engineering Manager - Strategic Programmes

Company Description

Inmarsat has been at the forefront of global mobile satellite communications for over forty years, and is the market leading provider of voice and high-speed data communications for users on land, at sea and in the air through its constellation of 14 geostationary satellites. Inmarsat is a privately owned company with a profitable track record and significant growth aspirations. This is represented by more than 55 nationalities in the workforce, reflecting the global and dynamic nature of the business. With an investment of over $3 billion in its latest network infrastructure, Inmarsat is at the forefront of global mobile communications innovation.

Government

Inmarsat's Government business unit delivers against the requirements for voice, data and video services with demand for global availability and utmost reliability. Whether a military commander on operations, a government official responding to a local emergency or a head of state conducting international affairs, Inmarsat provides them with essential access to voice and broadband data, where and when they need it.

Job Description

This is a 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Primary role purpose:

The role will provide the successful candidate with the opportunity to participate in a successful transition from a Private Finance Initiative (PFI) to a new operating model and influence and shape UK government/military satellite operations into the next decade.

The Satellite Control Ground Segment Engineering Manager and SME will be responsible for the delivering the technical aspects of mobilisation related to the satellite control ground segment.

This is a full time, temporary role based in Wiltshire but will involve occasional travel to Inmarsat's London Headquarters and other sites, including overseas.

The candidate must be a UK national and be able to achieve 'Security Check' (SC) security clearance.

Qualifications

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the components of the Space Operations Mobilisation Plan related to the satellite control ground segment, delivering against the plan and reporting progress.
• Shadow the incumbent ground segment engineering teams, including attending and witnessing satellite operations activities, meetings, training, working groups, boards etc.
• Perform due diligence on assets, personnel, policies and procedures, identifying and discrepancies from the baseline and escalating them accordingly.
• Confirm the detailed operating model of the incumbent operator, seeking out and resolving any gaps in knowledge or obstacles to a risk-free handover of operations.
• Review and update the incumbent operator's policies and procedures.
• Support and participate in a progressive service assurance process, including preparation for operational readiness demonstrations and key events.
• Ensure a smooth and safe transition of operations from the incumbent to the new operator.
• Ensure that personnel are briefed and fully aware of any necessary variations to personnel or procedures following operational handover.

Essential Knowledge and Skills:

• Significant experience in satellite control ground segment operations and management
• University degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent qualification
• Ability to communicate at all levels of the business both internally and externally with Customers
• Well organised with the ability to multi-task
• Excellent analytical skills resulting in clear and concise explanations of observations, problems or anomalies
• Ability to remain positive in high pressure and stressful situations
• Collaborative mind-set and strong interpersonal skills
• Critical thinking, communication, and relationship-building skills
• Must be able to achieve SC Clearance
• The candidate must be a UK national and be able to achieve 'Security Check' (SC) security clearance.

Additional Information

You must be eligible to work in this location advertised.

Inmarsat Values:

Our values define Inmarsat's culture and represent what we believe in. Inmarsat employees aspire to certain behaviours which support our corporate values, they create a stronger working environment and lie at the heart of our continued success as an organisation.

• Customer - Providing a unique value to our customers
• Accountability - taking ownership, getting results and keeping our promises
• Respect - collaborating, embracing diversity and valuing differences
• Excellence - creating bold solutions for our customers and putting quality at the heart of everything we do