Senior Program Manager, Space Systems Acquisition

Primary Responsibilities / Key Results Areas

• Collaborate with teams of satellite engineers to manage SES new satellite procurement life cycle.
• Work closely with Fleet Advancement, Innovation and R&D and Spectrum team to help develop satellite fleet planning, deployment strategies and innovative satellite systems solutions.
• Lead the generation of Requests for Information (RFI), Requests for Proposal (RFP) and evaluate responses from multiple bidders.
• Lead the generation of contract documents and negotiate with satellite manufacturers' technical requirements, test plan, and project plan.
• Lead the execution of the program, ensuring the design and manufacturing meet the specifications as per contractual agreement.
• Develop and maintain long-term partnerships with technology partners from the space industry to keep the right perspective to SES's systems in a continuously evolving environment.
• Monitor program schedule progress, risks, and opportunities for new SES satellites in negotiation.
• Develop accurate presentations and reports to support internal management reviews.
• Collaboratively develop conceptual designs of SES's new satellites and new satellite systems and perform technical analyses to support these new designs, optimizing the communications payload on each satellite and the overall space system.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree or PhD in Electrical/Telecommunication/Aerospace/Electronic Engineering.
• At least ten years of experience in the Telecommunications or Satellite industry.
• Proven experience in spacecraft payload design and evaluation.
• Proven spacecraft antenna design and evaluation required.
• Experience in using TICRA Tools, SATSOFT or similar antenna design and evaluation software required.
• Strong ability to perform independent analyses of satellite communications parameters and links.
• Strong analytic skills to translate requirements into a successful design.
• Knowledge of satellite system design including ground stations and user terminals.
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of satellite design, assembly integration & test, launchers, cost and schedule trades, program management.
• Able to build positive working relationships and serve as an interface with customers, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Demonstrated conflict resolution skills combined with strong negotiation ability, delivered with a high level of influence and professionalism.
• Excellent verbal and written command of the English language.