R&D Innovation Management Lead (625)

Basic Function

Serves as a leader for the Global Research Center Innovation Portfolio Management Team. Working directly with R&D management and staff across three research centers (Houston, Boston, and Detroit) and Aramco Stakeholders globally to manage innovation business processes, such intellectual property, external publications, key performance indicators and operations business plan. Provides the professional counsel and guidance relating to the monitoring and control of corporate business.  Provides guidance and assistance in the preparation of the ASC operating and business plan strategies. This job applies to ASC and its subsidiary organizations.

Duties & Responsibilities

• 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

Education and Experience

• 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

NO THIRD PARTY CANDIDATES ACCEPTED