SUMMARY:
Lead the strategic direction and day-to-day execution of blockchain and DLT R&D projects, including managing a multidisciplinary team of engineers and data scientists.
Ensure timely delivery of technically complex outcomes related to cryptocurrency analytics, on- and off-chain data, and related blockchain protocols.
In collaboration with the Business Development and Commercialization portfolio:
- Drive the transfer of technology and solutions design to industry/user environment;
- Package technologies for commercialisation or develop an “investment ready business” through financial modelling market assessment and business plan development.
POSITION INFO:
Requirements:
- A bachelor’s degree in computer science/engineering, information technology or related field with at least six years’ experience in blockchain/distributed ledger or cryptocurrency-related technologies within a Research Development and Innovation environment
- Sound experience in managing a team of multi-disciplinary professions
- Proven track record in project management and research project leadership
- Ability to provide thought leadership and high-level conceptualisation
- Business Development and financial acumen
- Project Management skills
- Appropriate national and international Research Development and Innovation networks
- An understanding of the research to market ‘innovation’ value chain
