Technology Research Manager - Medium Voltage| alfanar electric

alfanar Group; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and construction company in Riyadh is seeking a qualified professional to leverage advanced technologies and lead R&D efforts in medium-voltage switchgear innovation. The role requires a Bachelor in Electrical Engineering and 6-10 years of relevant experience, focusing on collaboration with global partners and the development of innovative solutions that drive market leadership.

Qualifications

• 6 to 10 years of relevant experience required.
• Leadership experience in R&D or engineering roles preferred.
• Strong understanding of market trends in electrical engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead technology scouting and foresight initiatives.
• Manage R&D teams to validate innovative concepts.
• Drive strategic partnerships and external relations.

Skills

Quality Compliance

Quality Metrics

Quality Tools and Techniques

Engineering Research

Research Design

Research Analysis

Technical Research

Education

Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Requisition ID: 22262
City: MV Manag.

Group overview: Headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, we operate construction and manufacturing businesses, design & development centers and a host of facilities in the Middle East and other countries. alfanar is involved in electrical, electromechanical and civil engineering construction; manufacturing and marketing electrical construction products; allied engineering services. Our main divisions are alfanar electric, alfanar Construction, and alfanar Building Systems. alfanar electric manufactures a variety of low, medium and high voltage electrical construction products and operates in Riyadh and Jubail (Saudi Arabia), Dubai (UAE), and London (UK). alfanar has a development and engineering center in Chennai, India. The Industrial Complex in Riyadh houses facilities across 700,000 square meters with comprehensive infrastructure including a data and communication center and a commercial zone.

Job Purpose: To lead the company’s technology scouting and foresight initiatives by identifying emerging trends, disruptive innovations, and strategic R&D opportunities in medium-voltage switchgear, digitalization, and advanced materials. The role drives research collaborations, innovation strategy, and intellectual property development to ensure long-term competitiveness and leadership in the energy and electrical solutions market.

Key Accountability Areas

Technology Scouting & Foresight

• Oversee global monitoring of research, patents, market innovations, and competitor technologies to inform long-term product strategies.
• Develop technology roadmaps by analyzing academic, industrial, and regulatory trends affecting the MV switchgear and digital solutions sector.
• Identify disruptive technologies and position the organization to capitalize on future advancements.

Research & Innovation Leadership

• Direct strategic investigations into advanced insulation systems, eco-friendly gases, solid-state switching, and intelligent digital components.
• Guide R&D teams in Modeling, simulations, prototyping, and testing to validate innovative concepts and scale commercially viable solutions.
• Align R&D initiatives with business objectives, market needs, and sustainability goals.

Strategic Partnerships & External Relations

• Build and strengthen collaborations with universities, research institutes, and global technology partners.
• Represent the company in technical committees, international conferences, and standardization forums to influence industry direction.
• Oversee IP development strategy by identifying patentable innovations and securing intellectual property rights.

Knowledge Transfer & Team Development

• Lead training programs and workshops to enhance technical expertise and foster an innovation-driven culture.
• Mentor engineers and specialists, building internal capabilities in research, product development, and future-focused engineering.
• Ensure knowledge gained from scouting activities is effectively communicated and integrated across business units.

Strategy & Roadmap Development

• Translate market insights and technology foresight into actionable R&D strategies and multi-year development plans.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to prioritize R&D investments and align innovation efforts with corporate growth objectives.
• Drive initiatives that reinforce the company’s position as a technology leader in the energy and electrical sector.

Role Accountability

HR Proficiency

• Training of sub-ordinates and forming a team to get the work effectively.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and direction to subordinates in all aspects of their work.
• Delegate sub-ordinates in each respective assignment.
• Ensures fair distribution of tasks to maintain morale, motivation of subordinates.

Delivery

• Perform the planned activities to meet the operational and development targets as per delivery schedules.
• Utilize resources effectively to achieve objectives within efficient cost and time.
• Provide a periodic report detailing deviations and execution of planned tasks.

Problem-Solving

• Resolve related problems and escalate any complex operational issues.

Quality

• Ensure quality requirements to develop effective quality control and processes including specifications for products or processes or related activities.

Business Process Improvements

• Coordinate well-defined written systems, policies, procedures, and seek automation opportunities as much as possible.

Compliance

• Comply with related policy and procedures and work instructions.

Safety

• Ensure compliance of relevant safety, quality, and environmental management procedures and controls within defined area of work activity to guarantee safety, legislative compliance, and delivery of high-quality products/services.

Academic Qualification

Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering or any relevant field

Work Experience

6 to 10 Years

Technical / Functional Competencies

• Quality Compliance
• Quality Metrics
• Quality Tools and Techniques
• Engineering Research
• Research Design
• Research Analysis
• Technical Research