Programmes Director Didcot, England
Job description
Astroscale UK & Europe are seeking an experienced Programmes Director to join the Executive Leadership Team, maintaining a solid bridge between the overall company strategy and project execution.
As a hands on business leader with a significant space sector delivery track record you will assume project management leadership and ensure project delivery across the business with your team of senior and mid level programme and project managers. You will direct and oversee multiple parallel mission-level space projects from kick-off to completion, identifying barriers to success and implement counter strategies to ensure the projects are delivered on time, to budget and to the high quality standard we expect.
As a Director you will delivery effective management of projects in line with both customer requirements and the business need, promoting an on time and to to quality cost ethos in line with Astroscale's ethos to engender 'One Astroscale' with a collaborative, cohesive team spirit.
We would like to request all candidates submit a cover letter alongside their CV, detailing their interest in this position, and Astroscale.
(full job description available by request)
Responsibilities
- Overall accountability for the delivery of the ASUK programmes and projects.
- Work closely with the ASUK leadership team to mitigate risk and barriers to success
- Cascade strategic priorities to your team with a credible action plan to achieve results
- Lead collaboration with both internal and external stakeholders
- Oversee programme planning and project delivery
- Lead by example to drive your team to ensure high performance, coaching and mentoring as a matter of routine
Essential Skills
- 12+ years experience in programmes management
- 5+ years experience of Director / C-Suite level in the space industry
- Experience leading and managing a team of project management professionals
- Complete technical project management skillset
- Experience with spacecraft sub systems
- An understanding of people and the desire to achieve through mutual success
- Resilient, results orientated, persistent and self motivated.
- Fluency in English
Desirable skills
- Experience of space debris removal, end of life, in orbit maintenance of satellite servicing
- Fluency in another language
Benefits
- Competitive base salary
- Opportunity to work with a highly talented, diverse & dynamic international team with cutting edge technology
- Flexible working around core hours in a friendly and supportive environment
- Hybrid working available (dependent on individual role requirements)
- 25 days holiday (increasing yearly up to a maximum of 28 days) + 8 days Bank Holiday
- Life insurance and long-term sick pay
- Private healthcare (taxable benefit)
- Relocation allowance
- Visa sponsorship for employees considered
- New state of the art office and cleanroom facility
- Regular social events
Location
Astroscale UK (Harwell), with potential for some travel to Astroscale Japan (Tokyo)
About Astroscale
We aim to deliver cutting edge technologies that will become part of routine commercial space operations by 2030.
Astroscale is the first private company with a vision to secure the safe and sustainable development of space for the benefit of future generations, and the only company dedicated to in-orbit servicing across all orbits. Founded in 2013, we are developing innovative and scalable solutions across the spectrum of in-orbit servicing missions, including End of Life services, Active Debris Removal, In-situ Space Situational Awareness and Life Extension Services, to create sustainable space systems and mitigate against the hazardous build-up of debris in space.
Astroscale is an Equal Opportunities employer and embraces a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Note to recruitment agencies: Astroscale operates a preferred Supplier List, and we do not accept unsolicited agency approaches. Please do not forward candidate CVs or details in response to this advert, or to any Astroscale employee.
