Head of Geospatial Services

At SSC we enable our customers to better utilize space. Through the efforts of our 550 employees around the world, we provide specialized competence in design, test, launch and operation of space and air systems. The GlobalTrust business within the SSC Group ensures that new technology and services are developed to meet the needs of corporates, the investor community and institutional organization regarding sustainability issues and the application of satellites into this domain.

Do you have a passion for how Earth can benefit from space and geospatial innovation?


WHAT YOU WILL DO
As the Head of Geospatial Services you will have a key role within SSC New Ventures leading the established GlobalTrust Ltd company in the UK, together with creating a GlobalTrust presence in Sweden (initially from within SSC and transferring to a Swedish GlobalTrust legal entity in the future). One of our key missions is to drive sustainability innovation around satellite data, and we're actively looking for a knowledgeable, connected and pro-active CEO to create and operate the GlobalTrust companies in a professional manner, but also to drive the businesses forward in way that continually considers the need to embed the organization in new markets.

 

Main Tasks

As Head of Geospatial Services, you will have day-to-day responsibility for the whole GlobalTrust Ltd business and its success in both Sweden and the UK. Your duties and responsibilities shall be those normally associated with the function and position of CEO. Key activities and responsibilities include (but are not limited too):


• The management of the operations of a company as well as setting its overall vision including Pivotal decision making affecting the future of a company and its employees
• Overseeing all operations including product development, logistics and marketing
• Developing and approving strategies for the company as well as communicating these strategies to an internal and external audiences.
• Regular report to the Board and various other SSC key individuals
• Acting as director of the GlobalTrust company(s) and carry out duties on behalf of any Associated Company and, if so required by the Board, act as an officer or consultant of any such Associated Company
• The management of the company’s overall budget and its split between departments and strategic activities
• Overseeing the employment of staff and ensure the right shape to the company
• Drive the profitability of the business

 

WE OFFER YOU
A unique chance to take a key role in pushing the boundaries and positively challenge our company on the journey to become a leader in the space sector relating to sustainability issues. This opportunity enables you to work with new ideas and innovation at SSC and GlobalTrust Ltd - an exciting and dynamic workplaces with employees all over the world. Extensive customer contacts and internal coordination between innovation projects, stakeholders and management tiers. A workplace characterized by an open and creative atmosphere and proud and passionate employees.

 

WHO YOU ARE

• A demonstrated passion for innovation and sustainability, with demonstrable expertise of defining, developing and delivering Earth Observation services to non-space clients
• Customer focused - You place the customer needs at the heart of your decision making and the creation of marketable solutions
• Entrepreneurial - You embrace change. Where others see problems, you see opportunities. With the ability to find solutions with limited resources and input, you strive to deliver successful outcomes
• Stress resistant - You can manage, prioritize, and maintain a good overview of the various diverse initiatives that GlobalTrust are involved in. You are also able to deliver input and briefs, often on very short notice, as well as continuously document important information as needed
• Effective and humble - You can motivate and handle people, listen to and act on feedback, and have the flexibility to solve problems in an ever-changing surrounding
• Creative - You appreciate challenges and enjoy innovation and exploring new commercial and technical areas
• Outgoing - You like working together with other people and you drive collaboration between organizations, customers, and colleagues. You enjoy presenting in meetings and different forums
• Team builder - You can challenge, coach, motivate and inspire. You have great communication skills, both verbally and in writing. This will include blending a growing GlobalTrust team across multiple sites, in several countries and with sometimes diverse skillsets
• Innate aptitude to leadership- You have a proven track records of successfully managing teams of people towards common goals

 

BONUS POINTS

• Experience of data science and/or management - Software and Machine Learning applications
• Understanding of the various parts of the Swedish public sector (including Swedish participation in relevant international initiatives e.g. ESA, international development banks etc), how they interact and how funding flows through the system
• Existing contacts into corporate and governmental entities which could be deemed as existing of future clients of GlobalTrust

 

LOCATION
Solna Stockholm Sweden

 

NEXT STEP
 

Does this sound interesting? Please send us your application. Interviews are held continuously.

 

For more information please contact:

John Stuart - SVP Sales and Marketing, and GlobalTrust Chairman

John.Stuart@sscspace.com

 


WE HELP EARTH BENEFIT FROM SPACE SSC is a leading global provider of advanced space services with more than fifty years of experience. Since our start pioneering scientific rocket launches in northern Sweden, we have grown into a renowned, full-service supplier of state-of-the-art space engineering, satellite and launch services to commercial and institutional customers worldwide.