R&D Portfolio Advisor

Role Purpose Lead 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 Responsibilities Portfolio Governance & Strategic Oversight • Develop 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 Management • Develop 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 Optimization • Advise 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 & Commercialization • Drive 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 Engagement • Act 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 & Innovation • Conduct 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 Stakeholders • MED • ATM • ESD • IT • Cybersecurity • Corporate Communication • Finance • Corporate Strategy External Stakeholders • Universities • Vendors • NERA Required Experience • Minimum 9 years in: o R&D Portfolio Management o Program Governance o Research Commercialization • Experience within: o Aviation o Aerospace o High-Tech Industries • Experience leading large-scale research portfolios. • Strong background in strategic planning, risk management, performance evaluation, and portfolio optimization. Education • Bachelor's Degree in: o Engineering o Air Traffic Management o Business Administration o Innovation Management Preferred Certifications • MoP (Management of Portfolios) • PgMP • PMP • Master's Degree (Preferred) Preferred Candidate Profile • Senior 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. .