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.

• 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 the technology division strategy, roadmap, and long-term vision.
• Ensure alignment with organizational business objectives.

• 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.

• 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.

• Drive commercialization of R&D outcomes.
• Work with the Technology Transfer Office (TTO) to support intellectual property protection and monetization.
• Develop commercialization strategies and market partnerships.
• Enable operational adoption of research outputs.

• 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.

• 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.

• MEDAT, MES, DIT, Cybersecurity, Corporate Communication, Finance, Corporate Strategy teams.

• Universities, vendors, NERA partners.

• Minimum 9 years in R&D Portfolio Management, Program Governance, and Research Commercialization.
• Experience with in aviation, aerospace, or high‑tech industries.
• Experience leading large‑scale research portfolios.
• Strong background in strategic planning, risk management, performance evaluation, and portfolio optimization.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Air Traffic Management, Business Administration, or Innovation Management.

• ModP (Management of Portfolios) or PgMP/MMP.
• Master's Degree (preferred).

• Senior R&D Portfolio Manager or Advisor with deep aviation, aerospace, or high‑tech industry experience.
• Experienced 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.