This role is pivotal to the effective management of various R&D projects within the Submarine Systems business unit.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supporting project teams to manage activities, performance, and reporting for a range of R&D projects within the Technology Management portfolio
- Providing advice to project technical leads and team members on the development of R&D proposals, and subsequent mobilisation and delivery of those projects
- Ensuring R&D projects are managed correctly, reporting progress at key stage gate reviews, and keeping all stakeholders informed
- Coordinating monthly financial and progress reviews and reporting for a range of R&D projects within the Technology Management portfolio
- Maintaining a watch on maturing and emerging technologies that may be of interest to the business, including regular contact with partner universities
- Supporting updates to our Technology Strategy, highlighting those technologies and capabilities that are important to our business
- Encouraging and supporting the submission of ideas for new R&D projects
Job Requirements:
- STEM-related degree or equivalent experience
- Experience in managing engineering projects involving the introduction of new technologies
- Experience within large or complex engineering projects
- Knowledge of mechanical engineering / systems
- Self-motivated with excellent communication skills
- Expertise in Systems Architecture, Systems Design, Systems Engineering, and Systems Assurance