Research & Development Manager

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia ALSTOM Full time
We create smart innovations to meet the mobility challenges of today and tomorrow.

We design and manufacture a complete range of transportation systems, from high-speed trains to electric buses and driverless trains, as well as infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility solutions.

Joining us means joining a truly global community of more than people dedicated to solving real-world mobility challenges and achieving international projects with sustainable local impact.


Alstom has a newly created opportunity for an experienced Research & Development (R&D) Manager to join our Engineering team who is looking for the next step in their career to take on a management role, based in Melbourne, VIC.


Responsibilities include:

  • Daytoday engagement and coordination of strategic partnerships with R&D partners and key stakeholders
  • Facilitate interaction with Alstom's global R&D departments
  • Oversee development and progress of R&D packages in accordance with the R&D Plan and delivery program
  • Develop, refine, and monitor plans through regular reviews of progress against milestones, budget and project maturity metrics
  • Oversee testing and proof of concept activities including product development and commercialization
  • Engage with local supply chain to encourage and facilitate participation in R&D activities to develop skills and local supply opportunities
  • Prepare reporting for the Industry Development & Stakeholder Engagement Director
  • Works in partnership with the Supply Chain and export Manager to identify and lead localization and innovation opportunities to drive local content, job creation and export opportunities
  • Manage daytoday innovation development activities in accordance with program and anticipated dates for implementation on the project
  • Develop a culture of continuous improvement, driven by innovation and a commitment to developing rolling stock manufacturing in Victoria
  • Lead the collaboration with Alstom, our strategic university partners, suppliers and subcontractors and the broader industry to drive innovation and achieve our targets
  • Work with the Team to oversee delivery of the Supplier Innovation and Export Readiness Program and associated programs including Innovation Showcases
  • Create and maintain processes that foster a culture of innovation at all levels of the organization and our supply chain and develop processes for tracking, and measuring the effectiveness of innovation initiatives

Desired Knowledge / Experience

  • Tertiary engineering qualification is preferred but not essential
  • Proven experience in project management of technical development programs
  • Expertise in directing technical developmental project teams throughout entire process culminating in successful completion
  • Existing industry relationships with Stakeholder, Government and Partners
  • Team oriented with the ability to work independently
  • Ability to create an environment where individuals actively take initiative and ownership of Delegates, provides encouragement and support to people in accepting responsibility with accountability
  • Excellent leadership and management skills
  • Sound commercial, negotiation and financial skills
  • Resultsdriven and excellent written and verbal presentation skills


An agile, inclusive and responsible culture is the foundation of our company where diverse people are offered excellent opportunities to grow, learn and advance in their careers.

We are committed to encouraging our employees to reach their full potential, while valuing and respecting them as individuals.

We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with disability and other minority groups to apply.


We offer

  • 18 weeks paid parental leave
  • Free gym membership
  • Flexible working options
  • Salary continuance insurance
  • Bridging leave

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