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OroraTech
Head of Operations (m/f/d)
Athens
FULL TIME
August 28, 2024
The Mission
Orora Tech delivers global solutions for wildfire management to governments and commercial customers around the world. Our solutions are end-to-end: From proprietary thermal sensor systems in low-earth orbit, to data products providing powerful insights for wildfire management across wildfire events, all the way to Orora Tech’s Wildfire Solution platform that supports our customers is decision making.
Serving our large-scale governmental and private customers in the best way possible is deeply rooted in our company philosophy.
Serving our large-scale governmental and private customers in the best way possible is deeply rooted in our company philosophy.
What you’ll be doing
As Head of Operations you will be responsible for ramping-up, leading and managing the project team of approx. 10 members, ensuring successful project outcomes in alignment with Orora Tech’s objectives. Particularly, you will
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Develop and implement project management systems in support of Orora Tech’s long-term business objectives
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Establish project priorities and ensure resource allocation aligns with business needs, identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure project success.
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Oversee the planning of projects, including scope, timelines, and resource requirements, and ensure projects are executed efficiently, on time, and within budget
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Implement quality control measures to ensure deliverables meet the required standards and specifications
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Lead, mentor, and develop the team, ensuring they have the necessary skills and resources. Address and resolve conflicts or issues within project teams.
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Maintain regular communication across functional departments, management, and stakeholders. Foster collaboration across different departments (Solution Management, Product Management, Space Development) to ensure project alignment with organizational goals.
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Build and maintain trusting relationships with customers, ensuring their needs and expectations are met
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Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring cost-effectiveness and efficiency. Generate regular reports on project status, progress, and performance. Prepare financial reports and forecasts for management.
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Ensure all projects comply with relevant regulations, standards, and best practices.
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Identify and implement process improvements to enhance project management practices, provide training and development opportunities for project management staff.
Relevant Skills
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University degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field
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Extensive experience (10+ years) in Aerospace industry, with significant (5+ years) experience as Project Manager with 5m+ budget responsibility, directly interfacing with technical & program offices at the European Space Agency or National Space Agencies, preferably with a track record of successful mission completions
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Experience with integrating satellite systems and/or subsystems, delivering flight hardware & software to space. Expertise in related quality assurance processes
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Good knowledge of Space Systems & Management principles, as well as experience in tailoring such standards for New Space projects. Proficiency in project management methodologies such as Agile, Scrum and Waterfall.
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Personal and technical leadership skills to inspire and guide project teams towards successful outcomes, experience in setting up & rolling out project management systems across multiple sites
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Excellent decision-making skills, especially under pressure and with incomplete information. Proficiency in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks in space projects.
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Entrepreneurial mind-set with experience in managing project budgets, in implementing cost control measures, and in managing contracts with vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors.
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Strong communicator who effectively manages relationships with different stakeholders, government agencies and industry partners.
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Strong negotiator who secures favorable terms and conditions, and smoothly resolves conflicts and issues.
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Strong analytical skills to understand complex problems, devise clear and concise action plans, to solve problems, inform decision-making, or improve performance.
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Excellent English language skills, fluency in a second European language is a plus
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Willingness to travel
Our Benefits
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Meal allowance
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Cost coverage for public transportation
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Mobile phone and your favourite hardware
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Flexible working hours and possibility of home office
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Other benefits possible after establishment of Orora Tech operations in Greece
We Offer
As a Head of Operations (m/f/d), you directly minimize wildfire destruction and mitigate climate change on a planetary scale.
Join our innovation-driven culture to launch our thermal technology into the future, designing tactics to solve Earth’s crises. Our team is truly international, with 29 nationalities craving varied viewpoints and ingenious problem-solving approaches. There are fewer places where your work directly impacts the planet.
Let’s build Earth’s ability to detect & react to thermal and fire emergencies together!
Join our innovation-driven culture to launch our thermal technology into the future, designing tactics to solve Earth’s crises. Our team is truly international, with 29 nationalities craving varied viewpoints and ingenious problem-solving approaches. There are fewer places where your work directly impacts the planet.
Let’s build Earth’s ability to detect & react to thermal and fire emergencies together!
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