Engineering Operations Manager

The role

The Engineering Operations Manager takes charge of key efforts such as next-generation satellite designs and major technology upgrades. This person coordinates subsystem owners and assigned engineers to ensure project execution and implement the design-to-build process.

What you will do

• Take charge of key efforts such as next-generation satellite designs and major technology upgrades
• Coordinate subsystem owners and assigned engineers
• Propose project timelines and manage the schedule across engineering teams
• Identify bottlenecks and escalate challenges to Directors or VPs
• Facilitate technical decision-making by assembling experts
• Own the implementation of the design-to-build process
• Perform work breakdown
• Build, monitor, and maintain the project timeline
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks proactively
• Align with the supply chain on prioritization of orders

Required qualifications

• Technical Acumen: Able to understand the technical requirements and complexity of the project and dissect what the main bottlenecks and challenges would be
• Hands-on Experience: Possess hands-on experience and knows how long things take because you have done them or worked closely with stakeholders
• Risk Management: Able to understand where to take risk and comfortably take that risk when needed for project success
• Contingency Thinker: Know that the project needs a Plan A, B, C, D... and is always ready to change direction to succeed
• Proactive Drive: High energy and drive

Benefits

• Continuous professional development
• Training opportunities

Before you apply

• Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO)
• Recruiter Interview
• Hiring Manager Interview
• Managerial Task
• Peer Interview

About the company

ICEYE delivers space-based intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities to governments and allied nations. The company is headquartered in Finland and operates globally.