Requirements & Expected outcomes
ICEYE’s growing portfolio of high-impact programs requires dedicated leadership for select critical projects. While Directors oversee many initiatives and engineers lead most development work, the Engineering Operations Manager (EOM) will take charge of key efforts such as next-generation satellite designs and major technology upgrades, coordinating subsystem owners and assigned engineers.
The EOM is accountable for project execution and has authority over allocated resources. They propose project timelines aligned with organizational needs, request appropriate resourcing, and then own and manage the schedule across engineering teams.
For other space-system projects, the EOM proactively identifies bottlenecks, escalates challenges with recommended actions to Directors or VPs, and ensures alignment with organizational objectives.
The EOM facilitates efficient technical decision-making by assembling the right experts, resolving most issues directly, and involving Directors or senior leadership when decisions carry major implications.
They use available tools to motivate teams and enable project leads to work effectively. Delivering a project at the cost of team morale or collaboration is considered a failure for the role.
Finally, the EOM owns the implementation of the design-to-build process, ensuring consistent quality and execution across all subsystem owners and project leaders.
Success requires comprehensive planning and foresight across the project lifecycle.
Project/Subsystem Leadership (Critical Planning Tasks)
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Perform work breakdown (WBS).
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Build, monitor, and maintain the project timeline.
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Identify, assess, and mitigate risks proactively.
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Ensure documentation is in place and aligns with D2B standards.
Enabling Other Project Coordinators & Subsystem Owners
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Run the project management process, including resource allocation and reporting.
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Develop ways to share best project management practices.
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Aligning with the supply chain on prioritization of orders and providing visibility on critical items.