Senior Program Manager

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Be part of a new era in communications, transforming connectivity with Eutelsat Group – the world’s first GEO-LEO integrated global satellite operator.

As a global leader in satellite communications, we provide infinite connectivity, broadcasting television channels and packages, transmitting news reports, provide wholesale broadband Internet access services.

With Eutelsat Group You’ll Get To:

• Pioneer the future of Space Technology
• Bring connectivity to remote frontiers
• Collaborate with customer-centric experts
• Embrace cultural diversity in our global team

Where your skills ignite opportunities & you will elevate your skills in a stretching, rewarding, and meaningful environment. At Eutelsat Group, we’re united by inclusion and diversity, striving for gender balance and social responsibility, on Earth and in Space.

What You’ll Do:

• As part of the newly formed COO organization, reporting into the Head of PMO (tbc), lead and manage a portfolio of programs and mission critical projects
• Lead organization critical ‘special projects’ as a senior project/ program manager deploying the necessary Project Management methodology and expertise to successful execution
• Collaborate with the other project leads on cross-functional programs in the organization
• Establish the PMO by portfolio management of the different projects and programs (with defined scope, objectives and timelines) together with internal and external stakeholders
• Consolidate, and present data to our senior leadership and develop a strategy to support continuous improvement in a structured way
• Manage and build relationships with key functional stakeholders on mission critical projects and programs
• Establish and lead execution of program governance on critical cross-functional programs
• Develop and report financial metrics and operational KPIs for different cross-functional programs
• Support and present outcomes and progress in Executive leadership governance forums

About you:

• At least 15+ years’ experience in leading successful programs, managing a diverse portfolio of projects and analytics
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to manage external stakeholders/customers and government agencies
• Strong analytical skills and high proficiency in Excel (build spreadsheets, reports)
• Strong presentation skills (using powerpoints, Power BI etc)
• Ability to analyze large volumes of data and present this in a clear and concise manner
• Excellent attention to detail, willingness to ‘roll your sleeves up’, and adapt per situation
• Educational background: Engineering/Technology/Business management/ Economics/ MBA
• Professional qualification: PMP/ MSP/ Prince2/ Agile PM/ Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (desired but not essential)
• Business transformation skills and Quality management (first time right/on time delivery)
• Certified expert in project management and/or transformation methodologies
• Experience in Space Tech/ Satellite Telecom/ Telecommunication infrastructure or telco operator (desired)
• Location: London, UK.

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