R&D Programme Manager

R&D Programme Manager

Maternity Cover FTC

Carbon Clean

London, United Kingdom

Description

• Own and oversee the Research Programme of projects from inception to delivery, ensuring strategic alignment with organisational goals by working closely with the Innovation function including the Head of Research and other key stakeholders;
• Develop and status R&D Programme annual budget, resource plan and schedule in line with priorities set by the Innovation function;
• Oversee and status report actuals/forecast cost against budgets to enable key decision making by the Innovation Leadership team;
• Identify and proactively manage and escalate R&D programme risks;
• Oversee resource allocation against capacity in line with prioritization;
• Escalate resource insufficiencies Partner with business units (such as the PMO and Supply Chain) to define and embed new processes, systems, or technologies to improve programme delivery/reporting.

Requirements

To be successful in this role a strong selection from the below knowledge, skills and experience will be required:

• Experience in a technical discipline to understand the basis of the R&D development cycle from basic principle/initial concept validation, formulations proof of concept tests and validation;
• Degree level qualified or equivalent experience;
• Demonstrable experience in supporting R&D programme delivery phases of industrial projects;
• Demonstrable experience in supporting the delivery of early-stage research projects and programmes;
• Project or Programme Management Qualifications are an advantage but hands-on experience, and self-development from that experience, are a must;
• Experience in research-type operations and government grant-funded projects with multiple stakeholders;
• Knowledge of project controls and project management critical success factors with demonstrated experience of how they can impact performance;
• Demonstrable experience in ambiguous and changing circumstances;
• Working effectively with globally dispersed teams and supply chains;
• Evidenced relationship building skills, especially remotely;
• Proven track record of stakeholder management;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills – able to influence both with and without authority across remote/dispersed teams and create a sense of community amongst project and supplier teams.