Photonics Engineering Manager

SUMMARY:
My client is seeking a Photonics Engineering Manager. The Centre Manager will be required to have a strategic view of the photonics sector informed by global trends, market opportunities, industry needs and drivers of competitiveness. The role requires the provision of strategic Research Development and Innovation leadership that enables industry growth and competitiveness through the development, commercialisation and market penetration/delivery of company offerings and technologies.

POSITION INFO:

Qualifications, skills and experience:

• A Doctoral degree in Science or Engineering or any related to Photonics

• Deep knowledge and product development experience in at least one Photonics related market segment.
• A track record of working with the Photonics industry
• A track record of understanding industry requirements and translation to conceptualisation and delivery of complex Photonics solutions
• A track record of Photonics product development
• A strong technical track record in a Photonics related discipline including publications and technology outputs
• Exposure to business development and commercialisation activities in Photonics
• Strategic leadership of R&D teams
• General management experience in a complex R&D environment including dimensions of financial management and people management.

• Deep awareness of global trends and market opportunities for current and new technologies in the Photonics sector.
• Strong understanding of the drivers of success for the Photonics industry and how technology enables industry competitiveness.
• Develop strategic relationships with key industry role players (local and international) to understand industry and market needs.
• Develop and implement a relevant Research Development and Innovation strategy and business plan that enables industry competitiveness and positions technologies for market penetration and commercialisation.
• Enable the delivery of integrated, innovative, high-value world class technologies and solutions that enable a competitive industry.
• Active capability management that prioritises and optimises the development of relevant, world class technologies, offerings, and capabilities.
• Appropriate investment of Parliamentary Grant and other grant-funded projects and industry programmes.
• Collaborate and establish partnerships with other companies, industry, research institute and higher education institute to harness existing capabilities/technologies where required and appropriate.
• Maintain appropriate balance of industry outputs/outcomes and applied/basic research activities/outputs.
• Stakeholder Engagement, Business Development and Commercialisation that will enable market access and penetration of Company technologies and offerings through:
• Establish strategic partnerships with the local and international Photonics industry.
• Identification and prioritisation of market and industry opportunities/requirements.
• Position current technologies/offerings as well as develop relevant future technologies/offerings for the growth and success of industry.
• Work with business development and commercialisation teams to secure local and international opportunities and industry investment

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