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Programme Manager Space Exploration Programme

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited
Macclesfield
2 days ago
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Programme Manager (Space Exploration Programme)

Macclesfield - Hybrid

Inside IR35 £550 - £650per day 6 Month minimum 1x extension available

Are you a Programme Manager that wants to work for one of the globes leading space exploration businesses on their newest greenfield project?

Do you want to work for an intergovernmental agency that pushing the boundaries of space exploration across the UK, Australia and south Africa?

On offer is the chance to help this business implement their newest digital transformation project which will help streamline their asset management and E-procurement processes.

This business are a global leader in satellite and telescopic technologies and are being recognised in leading scientific journals due to their ability explore deep space with high resolution imagery.

The ideal candidate will have a Programme Manager background and have experience rolling out new digital solutions across a large multinational business.

THE ROLE:

  • Implement and roll out the new "Asset Management" system
  • Work with project managers to design the relevant policies
  • Plan the project life cycle, manage the configuration and testing of the new systems and help with end user training
  • Coordinate the resources required to deliver the project on time and cost

THE PERSON:

  • Programme Management backgro...

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