Requirements:

A Doctoral degree in science or engineering field
Eight years experience in strategic leadership and/or business management at a senior level with experience in the following areas:
- Transport Infrastructure Engineering industry experience;
- Business development showing growth of income;
Solid track record of:
- Engagement with the transport sector on strategic level, business drivers and understanding of industry business drivers;
- Broad understanding of relevant technologies and their potential impact on competitiveness;
- Building SET capability.
In-depth knowledge of transport infrastructure engineering value chain, processes, management systems, engineering equipments and how all is integrated into running the operations.
Lead innovation and technology adoption in the transport industry.
An understanding of the RDI to market innovation value chain.
Deep understanding of industry needs and integration of sector knowledge in a multi-dimensional research and development programme to deliver industry aligned RDI.
Ability to:
- Understand, integrate, and provide technical leadership across all domains;
- Provide thought leadership and high-level conceptualisation;
- Work independently as well as in teams;
- Develop and build relevant capabilities to deliver on the cluster business plan and Capabilities are defined as (Skills set or proficiency of technical expertise, Tools for professional Practice e.g., systems engineering, Infrastructure e.g. Prototype).
Required Skills:
- Interpersonal communication;
- Business Development and financial acumen;
- Excellent communication (verbal and written) and presentation.
- Project and programme management;
- Excellent people management;
- Operational management;
- Conflict management;
- Decisiveness and action orientation.
To travel to clients and industry manufacturing sites.