R&D Innovation Management Team Lead
Aramco
- Houston, TX
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Generate insights through data analysis such that R&D projects are prioritized in alignment with Stakeholders, short and long-term goals
- Facilitate suggestions for maximization of R&D value to the business
- Consolidate and deliver reporting on the KPIs for R&D, while identifying performance improvement opportunities
- Prepare and present business plans, accountability reports and performance reviews with R&D leadership and stakeholders
- Ensure effective cascading of KPIs, goals and targets
- Drive standardization and focus on process improvements and simplifications
- Accurately drive project data quality, and ensure information is readily available in the systems and accessible by all stakeholders
- Provides systems (aims, Time Sheet, & Ideation) trainings as needed
- Implement and design change Management strategies to ensure high levels of process adherence
- Organize, prepare, and distribute bi-annual technology review newsletter
- Manage publication, patent, awards, technology delivery business process
- Contribute to continuous business and innovation system process improvements
- Coordinate external collaborations including review, KPI reporting and processing
- Serve as the point of contact for requests from global stakeholders. Including data requests, performance reviews, KPI's and project updates
- Bachelor's degree in science, Engineering or closely related specialty; engineering or science degree or MBA is highly desirable
- Twelve years' experience in the petroleum, petrochemical R&D or other related industry
- In-depth understanding and experience with R&D organization and innovation
- Expert knowledge of Stage Gate & project management process
- Effective oral and written communication skills including the ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing
- Portfolio Management software, like Planisware is highly preferred.