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Key performance areas will include, but are not limited to:

• Earth Observation (EO) Space Intelligence Development.
• EO Space Intelligence Strategy Development and Implementation.
• Financial and Procurement Management.
• People Management.
• Project Management

Requirements

The ideal candidate must have the following qualifications and experience:

• Minimum of PhD qualification in Geospatial science or related fields with a strong background in remote sensing.
• Evidence of domain understanding through remote sensing scientific publications in journals and conference proceedings.
• At least 10 years of experience in the Earth Observation space intelligence environment.
• Demonstrated 5 years of experience managing diverse teams.
• Ability to interact with a network of senior stakeholders and clients.
• Experience in remote sensing processing supply chains.
• Insight into requirements of the EO Space Intelligence environment.
• Understanding of business management processes.
• Due to the specialised and technical nature of the environment as well as the need for good leadership, the position requires a scarce combination of remote sensing, GIS, research, and leadership/management skills.

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Key performance areas will include, but are not limited to:

• Project Office planning, operationalization, and management.
• Planning and implementation of projects.
• Project documentation.
• Budget management reporting.
• Sub-Contractor Management.
• Stakeholder Management.
• Human Capital Development.

Requirements

The ideal candidate must have the following qualifications and experience:

• Bachelor of Science (Hons) (Electronics/ Mechanical) Degree in engineering.
• A recognized Project Management qualification will be an added advantage.
• At least 5 years’ experience in a Technical Project Management role experience in mission-critical systems (Aerospace, Defence, and/or Nuclear) is required.
• At least 5 years’ experience in a System Engineering role.
• Proficient in the use of Project Management Tools and Systems.