About the Role
This position is focused on optimizing the allocation and utilization of R&D resources, technical infrastructure, laboratories, and facilities to support research, development, and innovation projects. The role entails ensuring effective resource planning, infrastructure readiness, compliance with industry standards, and data-driven decision-making, while assisting the Innovation Head in budgeting and reporting activities in alignment with established KPIs, approved budgets, and adopted policies and procedures.
Responsibilities
Key Accountability Areas
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Resource Planning
- Develop and implement advanced resource planning frameworks to monitor resource availability, utilization, and capacity across personnel, facilities, and technical assets.
- Evaluate current resource capabilities and forecast future demand requirements to enable proactive resource allocation and planning.
- Collaborate with HR and project leads to identify capability gaps and support targeted recruitment and resource secondments.
- Work with internal and external trainers to design and deliver training programs, ensuring staff are equipped with skills for current and emerging technologies.
- Regularly review and standardize resource evaluation criteria to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
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Resource Management
- Control resource allocation to ensure projects are staffed and resourced efficiently, adjusting based on evolving priorities.
- Utilize real-time data analysis and performance insights to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for resource optimization.
- Develop strategies to enhance resource efficiency, minimize waste, and improve cost effectiveness.
- Provide recommendations to mitigate resource constraints, bottlenecks, and capability gaps to support project continuity and delivery.
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Management Accounting and Reporting
- Collaborate with the Innovation Head to support the development and management of the R&D department budget, ensuring alignment with financial and strategic objectives.
- Prepare and present periodic financial reports to senior leadership, highlighting expenditure trends, potential cost savings, and investment opportunities.
- Track and analyze resource-related costs, linking them to project performance and outcomes for improved decision-making.
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Infrastructure Planning and Management
- Manage the acquisition, maintenance, and optimization of tools, equipment, and facilities, ensuring alignment with R&D project needs and compliance with industry standards.
- Facilitate the implementation of digital platforms and knowledge management systems to enhance collaboration, knowledge sharing, and project management.
- Support the establishment of infrastructure that enables rapid prototyping, testing, and validation of R&D projects.
- Act as a coordination link between the R&D department and procurement teams to streamline infrastructure-related acquisitions and technical requirements.
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Policies, Processes, and Procedures
- Support monitoring day-to-day activities to ensure compliance with stipulated policies and procedures.
- Contribute to the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement of systems and processes considering leading practices, changes in business environment, cost reduction, and productivity improvement.
Qualifications
Knowledge and Experience
- No prior years of experience is required.
Education and Certifications
- A Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent is required.
