Senior Systems Engineer Planning & Continuity at ATNS

Job description

CNS and ATM Systems Planning - 

• Actively participate in CNS life cycle planning, technical research and development with a particular focus on the conceptualisation, planning and design of the ATNS communication, navigation and surveillance (CNS) systems; Develop all mandatory milestone review documents including the technical design document, programme management plan, support and maintenance plan, system acquisition plan, and quality assurance plan; Analyse and interpret ICAO plans, ICAO standards and recommended practices (SARP)  and guidance material in the context of ATNS’ strategic objectives and safe air traffic management; Develop and maintain planning and prediction models.

Design, Specification, Performance and Quality Monitoring of CNS Systems and Facilities - 

• Prepare functional technical specifications for CNS systems and equipment in the relevant area for procurement and acquisition purposes; Develop, approve and sign-off all mandatory milestone review documents including the technical design document (TDD), programme management plan (PMP), support and maintenance plan (SMP), system acquisition plan (SAP) and quality assurance plan (QAP); Compile tender documents, as well as acquisition and implementation documentation;
• Participate in site acceptance and commissioning tests of new CNS systems and equipment to ensure specified requirements are met; Evaluate change requests that will have a material impact on the performance or operation of deployed systems as a member of the configuration management team environment;
• Prepare relevant plans, processes, procedures, business cases and safety cases for introducing new technologies into the operational environment; Make presentations to ATNS and third parties on research and development project outcomes; Undertake research of ATM/CNS technologies globally; Make presentations to management on the recommended research approach to be followed; Identify, participate and present related research at key seminars, conferences, and workshops; 
• Establish benefit levers for projects in alignment with business needs and priorities, and ensure that the prioritisation process is followed in terms of projects; Ensure that project plans are in line with the corporate project management framework; Develop plans, processes, procedures, business cases and safety cases for introducing new technologies safely into the operational environment ; Participate in site acceptance and commissioning tests of new CNS systems and equipment to ensure that  specified performance requirements are met.

Governance, Compliance & Risk Management -

• Develop and implement relevant policies, processes and control measures to enable effective management and execution of required deliverables; Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, regulations, policies and processes; Support and ensure compliance with the ATNS Quality Management System;  Identify risks associated with technology projects and systems, and develop and implement effective mitigating plans and actions; Prepare and submit reports to inform decision making as required;
• Make submissions for approval to appropriate authorising authority; Prepare ad hoc reports as required by clients and management; Attend required department and company meetings; Support and ensure compliance with the ATNS Quality Management System; Make submissions for approval to the appropriate authorizing stakeholder/authority; Prepare and submit formal and ad hoc reports required by management and clients; Attend required departmental and company meetings.

Stakeholder Relations Management -

• Develop and maintain sound relationships with key stakeholders to enable collaboration and alignment; Interact with various levels within the organisation on technology and project-related planning activities.

 Financial Management -

• Provide monitoring, evaluation and reporting related inputs to the TI budget development process; Manage expenditure in line with business needs and priorities, and within set financial parameters;Report expenditure including any possible deviations to the budget on a monthly basis; Ensure compliance with ATNS Finance policy and Delegation of Authority;
• Ensure efficient utilisation of the approved budget; Manage costs involved while maintaining quality of service; Compile and provide required reports on utilisation of the budget; Identify and prevent irregular and fruitless and wasteful expenditure; Provide the required supporting documents to enable effective auditing processes.

People Management -

• Manage employees in accordance with Human Capital policies and processes; Ensure that new employees have been properly on-boarded prior to commencing work; Monitor the time and attendance of subordinates, and report absenteeism issues to management and Human Capital; Set objectives, and coach and monitor the performance of the sales team;
• Manage performance outputs of the Sales & Delivery team through the performance management system and take corrective action promptly and effectively; Continuously mentor and coach staff to ensure skilled and competent staff.

Minimum requirements

Minimum Formal Qualifications:

•  B.Eng. or B.Sc. in Engineering / Electrical/ Electronic Engineering or related field
•  Advantage - registered as Pr. Eng with ECSA
• Post-graduate qualification in Engineering or Technology Management will be an advantage

 Minimum Years of Experience:

•  At least 5 years’ experience in a high-technology electronic engineering environment with in-depth knowledge and understanding of the planning, specifying, acquiring, implementing, supporting and managing of CNS and ATM systems, of which 2 years in a managerial capacity