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Resource Planning | Develop and implement advanced resource planning frameworks to monitor resource availability, utilisation, and capacity across personnel, facilities, and technical assets. Evaluate current resource capabilities and forecast future demand requirements to enable proactive resource allocation and planning. Collaborate with HR and project leads to identify capability gaps and support targeted recruitment and resource secondments. Work withinternal and external trainers to designand deliver training programs, ensuring staffare equipped with skills for current and emerging technologies. Regularlyreview and standardise resource evaluation criteria to ensure alignment with organisational goals.
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Resource Management | Control resource allocation to ensure projects are staffed and resourced efficiently, adjusting based on evolving priorities. Utilise real-time data analysis and performance insights to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for resource optimisation. Develop strategies to enhance resource efficiency, minimise waste, and improve cost effectiveness. Provide recommendations to mitigate resource constraints, bottlenecks, and capability gaps to support project continuity and delivery.
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Management Accounting and Reporting | Collaborate with the Innovation Head to support the development and management of the R&D department budget, ensuring alignment with financial and strategic objectives. Prepare and present periodic financial reports to senior leadership, highlighting expenditure trends,potential cost savings, and investment opportunities. Track and analyse resource-related costs, linking themto project performance and outcomes for improved decision-making.
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Infrastructure Planning and Management | Manage the acquisition, maintenance, and optimisation of tools, equipment, and facilities, ensuring alignment with R&D project needs and compliance with industry standards. Facilitate the implementation of digital platforms and knowledge management systems to enhance collaboration, knowledge sharing, and project management. Support the establishment of infrastructure that enables rapid prototyping, testing, and validation of R&D projects. Act as a coordination link between the R&D department and procurement teams to streamline infrastructure-related acquisitions and technical requirements.
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Policies,Processes and Procedures | Support monitoring day-to-day activities to ensure compliance with stipulated policies and procedures. Contribute to the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement of systems and processes considering leading practices, changes in business environment, cost reduction and productivity improvement
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