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Inmarsat has been at the forefront of global mobile satellite communications for over forty years, and is the market leading provider of voice and high-speed data communications for users on land, at sea and in the air through its constellation of 14 geostationary satellites. Inmarsat is a privately owned company with a profitable track record and significant growth aspirations. This is represented by more than 55 nationalities in the workforce, reflecting the global and dynamic nature of the business. With an investment of over $3 billion in its latest network infrastructure, Inmarsat is at the forefront of global mobile communications innovation.

Chief Operations Office

Inmarsat’s Chief Operations Office (COO) plays a vital role managing the services that keep our business running and delivering to our customers. COO consists of 9 functions including: Satellite Operations, Network Operations, Service Assurance, Service Delivery Aviation and Customer Assurance, Service Delivery and Supply Chain, Project Management Office, Global Cyber Security and Group IT

Job Description


Primary role purpose:

Reporting to the Head of Programme Delivery Middle East and Asia, the Aviation Programme Manager is responsible for leading multiple projects to deliver aviation connectivity products and services based on Inmarsat’s Ka-band Global Xpress (GX), and L-band solutions.

Working with airline clients in the region, partner and supplier organisations and internal teams he or she will ensure a structured and disciplined delivery according to industry standard project and programme methods and protocols.

Key Responsibilities:

Leading the delivery of in-flight connectivity (IFC) projects using GX or L-Band services.
Customer focal point for project implementation, delivery and acceptance.
Managing aircraft modification and embodiment projects liaising with airline engineering departments, MROs and Part 21 Design and Production Organisations.
Managing system integration and service delivery projects liaising with aircraft OEMs, tier 1 suppliers, IFE providers and ISPs.
Leading and coordinating internal project teams within a matrix managed environment.
Financial control, budget management and resource forecasting of assigned projects.
Presenting project progress and status to customer steering committees and at internal review boards.
Definition and scoping of projects ensuring alignment of objectives and benefits with key stakeholders.
Development of project plans and management of risks and issues.
Coordinating change impact assessments and controlling impacts on scope.


Qualifications


Essential Knowledge and Skills:

Excellent inter-personal and communication skills with the ability to build relationships and manage stakeholders at all levels.
Excellent project management skills with the ability to run multiple projects simultaneously.
Excellent planning, forecasting and reporting skills.
Risk identification, control and mitigation planning.
Issue management, problem solving and critical thinking.
Ability to take the initiative to identify business or customer needs and drive the delivery of appropriate solutions.
Previous experience of managing aircraft modification and embodiment projects.
Accustomed to working in cross-functional teams spread across multiple time-zones.
Programme / Project Management qualification(s), e.g. PRINCE2, APM PMQ and PMI PMP.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically PowerPoint and Excel and Microsoft Project.
Available and willing to travel worldwide.

Desirable Knowledge and Skills:

Knowledge of the commercial aviation regulatory environment including EASA or FAA STC processes.
Experience working with IFC, IFE or other avionics OEMs.
Good understanding of software development and integration lifecycles.
Good understanding of IP / broadband networks and internet technologies.
Knowledge of satellite & cellular industry.
Experience supporting bids and pre-sales activities.
Experience in using JIRA & Confluence.


Additional Information


You must be eligible to work in this location advertised.

Inmarsat Values:

Our values define Inmarsat’s culture and represent what we believe in. Inmarsat employees aspire to certain behaviours which support our corporate values, they create a stronger working environment and lie at the heart of our continued success as an organisation.

Accountability – taking ownership, getting results and keeping our promises
Respect – collaborating, embracing diversity and valuing differences
Excellence – creating bold solutions for our customers and putting quality at the heart of everything we do

Quick response

Required Knowledge

• K0002   Knowledge of risk management processes (e.g., methods for assessing and mitigating risk).
• K0003   Knowledge of laws, regulations, policies, and ethics as they relate to cybersecurity and privacy.
• K0004   Knowledge of cybersecurity and privacy principles.
• K0072   Knowledge of resource management principles and techniques.
• K0090   Knowledge of system life cycle management principles, including software security and usability.
• K0146   Knowledge of the organization's core business/mission processes.
• K0154   Knowledge of supply chain risk management standards, processes, and practices.
• K0165   Knowledge of risk/threat assessment.
• K0169   Knowledge of information technology (IT) supply chain security and supply chain risk management policies, requirements, and procedures.

Required Skills

• S0038   Skill in identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
• S0085   Skill in conducting audits or reviews of technical systems.

Required Abilities

• A0009  Ability to apply supply chain risk management standards.