Senior Research and Development Technology Manager

ENEC Operations; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A nuclear energy company is seeking a R&D Manager to oversee and advance projects in nuclear science and technology. The ideal candidate will lead a range of initiatives, ensuring the development of innovative solutions aligned with national energy objectives. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Nuclear Science or Engineering and 10+ years of relevant experience, including managerial roles. Competitive benefits provided.

Qualifications

• 10 to 12 years of experience in R&D, including 4 years in a managerial role.

Responsibilities

• Manage advanced nuclear technologies investigation and publish results.
• Identify industry needs and define product development requirements.
• Manage R&D competency framework and develop expertise in nuclear science.

Skills

Research project management

Collaboration skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nuclear Science or Engineering

Job description

Overview

Job Purpose

This role is crucial for managing and advancing R&D projects in nuclear science and technology, ensuring the development of innovative solutions across multidisciplinary focus areas. It is essential for overseeing nuclear R&D programs, fostering collaborative partnerships, building capabilities, and aligning efforts with ENEC's strategic goals and the UAE's clean and secure energy objectives.

Responsibilities & Accountability

• Nuclear Research and Development: Manage the investigation of advanced nuclear technologies and publish both quantitative and qualitative results to promote and bring credibility to the research and development program.
• Identify industry needs to define solution/product development requirements in alignment with deployment conditions.
• Assess existing technologies to evaluate performance, safety, and economic viability, informing decision-making.
• Develop technical insights and integration strategies for R&D to support ENEC, utilities, and industrial clients in deployment of new technologies and solutions.
• Evaluate BNPP operational objectives and ongoing initiatives to identify key challenges and opportunities for improvement, where the R&D team can support.
• Manage research and development competency framework and pipeline of UAE research professionals to develop expertise in the field of nuclear science and related technologies.
• Manage the initiation of new research proposals and coordinate research, scientific, technical and commercial activities to ensure alignment with enterprise priorities.
• Manage a research and development pipeline of potential future research projects such as nuclear and environmental safety, nuclear fuel cycle technology, radiation science, waste management, non-electric missions and other areas to support future enterprise priorities.
• Manage the investigation of development of novel advanced nuclear reactors with a substantially improved safety, economics and environment-friendly features to ensure alignment with performance and safety parameters.
• Provide the required strategic analysis required to develop plans for expanding the nuclear R&D infrastructure and ecosystem.
• Define project charter including mission, objectives, research focus areas, stakeholders and KPIs.
• Develop detailed project plans covering project management-related areas, including schedule, budget, quality, resources, risks, communication, and procurement, in line with project scope and goals.
• Manage research and development criteria based on enterprise needs and priorities for portfolio prioritization.
• Manage mechanisms for selecting, managing, and controlling the performance of research projects to ensure alignment with prioritization criteria.
• Oversee the full lifecycle of nuclear research projects to ensure structured governance, timely delivery, and adherence to scope and budget.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment with project’s objectives, assess potential risks, and propose mitigation strategies.
• Establish a funding structure and mechanism for research and development projects and joint venture opportunities to ensure alignment with project prioritization and selection.
• Provide regular review of the research portfolio to optimize scientific output, innovation, and return on investment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nuclear Science, Engineering
• Experience: 10 to 12 years of experience, of which 4 years in a managerial role