| Job Location | Jeddah, Saudi Arabia |
| Education | Not Mentioned |
| Salary | Not Mentioned |
| Industry | R&D Portfolio Advisor |
| Functional Area | Not Mentioned |
Roles & ResponsibilitiesRole PurposeLead and oversee the organization's Research & Development (R&D) Portfolio by ensuring strategic alignment, portfolio governance, investment prioritization, commercialization, and performance optimization. The role acts as the link between R&D, executive leadership, and external partners to maximize the technical, financial, and business value of research initiatives.Key ResponsibilitiesPortfolio Governance & Strategic OversightDevelop and improve R&D portfolio governance frameworks.Oversee portfolio prioritization and investment evaluations.Guide executive decisions on continuation, acceleration, or termination of projects.Contribute to Technology Division strategy, roadmap, and long-term vision.Ensure alignment with organizational business objectives.Portfolio Planning & Performance ManagementDevelop portfolio performance monitoring frameworks.Measure project milestones and ROI.Balance short-term operational initiatives with long-term innovation.Evaluate overall portfolio health and strategic alignment.Resource Strategy & Risk OptimizationAdvise on allocation of financial, technical, and human resources.Identify and mitigate portfolio-level risks.Optimize resource utilization and delivery capacity.Improve resilience across R&D programs.Research Integration & CommercializationDrive commercialization of R&D outcomes.Work with Technology Transfer Office (TTO).Support Intellectual Property (IP) protection and monetization.Develop commercialization strategies and market partnerships.Enable operational adoption of research outputs.Stakeholder EngagementAct as senior liaison with internal and external stakeholders.Coordinate with operations, finance, regulatory bodies, and R&D teams.Represent the organization in industry forums, funding discussions, and collaborative programs.Portfolio Strategy & InnovationConduct technology foresight and market analysis.Identify emerging technologies and innovation opportunities.Recommend diversification of the R&D portfolio.Lead long-range planning and scenario analysis.Internal StakeholdersMEDATMESDITCybersecurityCorporate CommunicationFinanceCorporate StrategyExternal StakeholdersUniversitiesVendorsNERARequired ExperienceMinimum 9 years in:o R&D Portfolio Managemento Program Governanceo Research CommercializationExperience within:o Aviationo Aerospaceo High-Tech IndustriesExperience leading large-scale research portfolios.Strong background in strategic planning, risk management, performance evaluation, and portfolio optimization.EducationBachelor's Degree in:o Engineeringo Air Traffic Managemento Business Administrationo Innovation ManagementPreferred CertificationsMoP (Management of Portfolios)PgMPPMPMaster's Degree (Preferred)Preferred Candidate ProfileSenior R&D Portfolio Manager or Advisor.Strong aviation, aerospace, or high-tech industry background.Experience in commercialization and technology transfer.Excellent strategic planning and executive stakeholder management skills.Knowledge of innovation management and research governance.Proven ability to lead enterprise-level R&D portfolios and drive long-term strategic initiatives.
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