Jenni Doonan

Experience

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  Agilent Technologies

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2000

  Software Engineer
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  EUMETSAT

  Oct 2001 - Jul 2006

  Spacecraft Operations Engineer

  Worked as part of a team of 5 engineers providing technical expertise on two geostationary satellites used for weather and climate monitoring. Work included definition of satellite operations, anomaly investigation and provision of oncall support.Worked as external consultant, prepared proposals in response to Invitation to Tenders from inter-governmental organisation, involved identifying suitable candidates, negotiating terms, preparing a technical proposal and agreeing contract terms. Provided monthly reports on all contracts held by the company, reported on status of work packages, deliverables and future planning. Prepared invoices, controlled company accounts Show less

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  Astrium

  Mar 2007 - Apr 2011

  Contract rolePromoted to lead a team of four engineers in the testing of the satellite ground segment. Activities included:• Led £5m programme to deliver satellite ground segment, consisting of hardware, software and faciltiies.• Led integration, verification & validation of complex software system from project initiation to close.• Customer Management, agreeing acceptance criteria & management of change requests • Supplier Management, 3 suppliers, including requirements definition, quality criteria & schedule reporting• Chaired Test Readiness Reviews, Test Review Boards and Non-Conformance Review Boards• Developed fully resourced and levelled MS Project Plan for Project• Created Test Risk Management Plan and managed mitigation activities• Managed three external suppliers• Created Test Plan, Test Cases and Test Procedures• Defined operations & maintenance procedures and customer training Show less

  • Project Test Manager

    Sept 2010 - Apr 2011

  • Work Package Manager

    Mar 2007 - Aug 2010
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  EUMETSAT

  May 2011 - Feb 2012

  Senior Systems Engineer

  Contract role: Responsible for a number of projects including:• Definition and Execution of Operational Scenario Testing: Led a cross functional team of 30 engineers in preparation for launch and operations of a new satellite.• Reconfiguration of Satellite Control Room supporting a high availability operational service: defined, planned and implemented the changes to the control room while maintaining all operational services to customers with no interruption.• Change of operational communications infrastructure to improve data timeliness to end users: prepared project definition, system requirements and test plan for changes that had to be applied to the operational system without impacting the services. Responsibilities included, project definition, detailed project planning, creation of work breakdown structures, development and maintenance of risk and issue logs and project reporting Show less

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  Astrium

  Feb 2012 - Sept 2012

  Project Test Manager

  Contract role: Test Manager on a Radar programme:• Management of Verification Control Matrix, controlling customer requirements, verification requirements, acceptance criteria and product by off specification.• Customer facing role with responsibility for customer reporting of test progress and issues, negotiation of programme• Owner of Test Plan and Test Procedures, Test Issue & Risk Logs• Management of change of the Test Baseline via formal change control processes.

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  Raytheon UK

  Oct 2012 - Jun 2014

  Senior Programme Manager - Semiconductors

  As a Senior Programme Manager I deputise for the Head of the Semiconductor business, responsible for the strategic development, growth planning and customer relationships for Raytheon's High Temperature Silicon Carbide Technology.As the senior programme manager within the business I am responsible for delivering the transformation from a BAU contract electronics manufacturing organisation to a programme and project based organisation. This has involved embedding tools and processes for developing work breakdown structures, estimating of technical tasks, schedule variance analysis and critical path analysis as well as delivering training for functional team leaders on management of their work packages. Other activities include:• Led bids for new technology and product development, typically bid teams of 4 to 6 people, across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and quality functions.• Programme Management of technology and product development programmes, including project definition, implementation & monitoring programme controls including schedule, budget/cost reporting & management using Earned Value (EV) techniques• Deputise for business lead, reporting on bookings, sales, cash and profit of the electronics business unit• Report monthly to Managing Director on strategic implementation plan and operational issues.• Selected as high potential employee (top 2% of organisation) seen as key driver of business change and development• Chair of Risk Review Boards, accountable for programme and project risk management• Lead customer visits and trips to exhibitions to sell the Raytheon value proposition, building strategic partnerships across the silicon carbide supply chain.management• Owner of business R&D budget and responsible for allocation to portfolio of new technology and product development projects within Semiconductor business. Show less

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  HE Space Operations

  Jun 2014 - Jun 2015

  UK Business Development Manager

  HE Space Operations is a privately-owned company, operating internationally with offices in the Netherlands, Germany and the USA. I supported the business in their entry into the UK market and was responsible for: - Developing the HE Space Value Proposition, UK Business Plan and Marketing & Comms Plan - Building the HE Space Brand in the UK - Preparing Proposals to customers across the UK from large public sector organisations to innovative SMEs - Interviewing and selecting candidates for our contracts - Negotiating employment agreements with candidatesHE Space Operations is specialized in personnel recruitment with its focus exclusively on space agencies and the space industry. Our recruitment team combines human resource competence with technical expertise in order to seek out highly educated and motivated professionals. Our current staff originate from all over Europe and beyond and possess a wide range of capabilities in engineering, science and general administration. HE Space Operations has concentrated its activities on supplying space experts to ESA at ESTEC, ESOC, ESAC, ESRIN, ECSAT and EAC and to the European commercial space industry. Our industry customers include EADS-Astrium, OHB, Kayser-Threde, Rapid Eye, SES Astra, JENA Optronik and TESAT Spacecom. Show less

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  Clyde Space Ltd

  Jun 2015 - Jun 2016

  Head of Business Development

  As Head of Business Development I am responsible for all Sales, Marketing & Commercial activities of Clyde Space. Key successes include; selection and implementation of new CRM system to enable business wide understanding of customer base and key opportunities; Provision of data analytics and business insights to sales pipeline, conversion rates and team performance.I am developing Clyde Space's Sales Strategy to leverage the growing cube and small satellite market and to deliver exponential growth over 3 years. My team works across the business providing market data and customer feedback to the engineering teams supporting our product and capability roadmapping. I work to build longterm strategic relationships with our customers ensuring that Clyde Space positions itself to offer its market leading small satellite subsystems and platforms to a global market.I am responsible for developing Clyde Space's Marketing & Communications plan and work with my team to increase the awareness of Clyde Space's value proposition and brand. With a global customer base I attend international conferences and events working to align our product line with the needs of our customers. Show less

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  Jenesys Ltd

  Jul 2016 - Oct 2018

  Director

  o Support to HE Space an engineering services business in their bid for a 5 year frame contract with the European Space Agency. Work involved preparation of the technical proposal, development of win themes and sourcing of programme team staffo Support to Space Flow Ltd in the performance of a study to assess availability of skilled staff in Scotland to support the growing space sector. Work involves interviewing a range of space business and education establishments to understand skills needs, available training and education and target areas for investment. Show less

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  Young Engineers Central Scotland

  Sept 2016 - Dec 2021

  Managing Director & STEM Educator

  As a STEM educator I develop STEM workshops, term based programmes and afterschool/holiday programmes targeted at primary school aged children in Scotland.Our programmes mix the real life industry based experience of our staff with imaginetive play directed by the children all while tailoring our approach to Scotland's Curriculum for Excellence (CfE).Our staff have corporate and educational experience that enables us to develop workshops and learning experiences based on typical corporate experiences to help children develop skills for learning and work from the basics of team planning through to understanding Gantt charts in project management, we aim to bring the workplace into the classroom throughout primary education. Show less

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  The University of Edinburgh

  May 2019 - Sept 2022

  Seconded to Corporate Services working with the Deputy Vice Principal Enterprise & Director of Strategic Partnerships I am working on a range of university wide initiatives.• Regional Skills Program: Leading on the School to FE College programs I work to build relationships between UoE and its regional colleges and develop new and novel approaches to learning and progression. Focusing on 3 strands; STEM, Health & Social Care and One Health I have led on pilot programs with schools in Edinburgh, Fife and Mid Lothian delivering • Space Innovation Hub: Program Lead for the Space Innovation Hub developing the strategic direction. As part of establishing the hub I am also responsible for creating program management processes and accessing funding.• Managing additional SFC Funding: As part of the post COVID funding UoE was allocated additional funding to support regional development. I supported the DVP in managing the funding, identifying suitable projects and ensuring delivering of outputs for projects across UoE encompassing space, engineering, agritech and education. Show less I am responsible for planning and implementing a range of of innovative, high quality curriculum materials relating to data education for use in schools during the Broad General Education (BGE) phase of Scotland’s Curriculum for Excellence. In addition to materials development I also contribute to the creation of appropriate professional learning for teachers to support upskilling data data education and I also pursue engagement with industry partners to secure additional funding and technology support that will accelerate the expansion of data learning throughout the Edinburgh City Deal Region Show less

  • Program Manager Skills, Space & Satellite

    Jun 2022 - Sept 2022

  • Secondment to Office of Deputy Vice Principal

    Jan 2021 - Jun 2022

  • Curriculum and Partnerships Manager

    Jul 2020 - Dec 2020

  • Business Developer: Data Education for Schools

    May 2019 - Jul 2020
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  University of Glasgow

  Sept 2019 - Sept 2024

  Associate Tutor

  Working in the School of Education supporting masters students.Modules covered include:Policy Evaluation & Decision Making: planning and leading sessions on quantitative data and the role of Big Data in policy evaluation. Education Policy and the Politics of Education: supporting this distance learning module providing an introduction to policy and its pervasive reach in shaping, governing and directing education systemsThe Economics of Education: helping students develop their understanding of economic principles and their role in making and evaluating education policy. Show less

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  Fife College

  Sept 2022 - Jan 2025

  Head of Projects & Academic Head

  I support the Assistant Principal to ensure the, delivery of a range of strategic projects across the College. My role is predominately to lead on the development and delivery of project activities which attract inward investment to the region and College. These projects include the AGIC initiative in partnership with Babcock, University of Edinburgh, University of Strathclyde and Fife Council. I also sit on the skills and innovation working groups for the Forth Green Freeport, working directly with the Principal and Deputy Principal of the College on our approach to developing regional skills delivery to support the planned inward investment in the area. I’ve secured £850k of investment to the college in 18months. Show less

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  West College Scotland

  Jan 2025 - now

  Head of Business Development & Innovation

  As Head of Business Development and Innovation, I lead the strategic growth of innovative learning technologies and business development initiatives, driving income generation and fostering innovation. My role encompasses building national and international partnerships, expanding microcredential and online learning portfolios, and enhancing the learner experience through cutting-edge technologies. I collaborate across the organisation to align growth strategies with market needs, ensuring quality, compliance, and stakeholder engagement at every step. Passionate about leveraging technology and partnerships, I focus on upskilling, workforce development, and delivering impactful outcomes for students and employers alike. Show less