Materials R&D Operations Manager

Responsibilities

• Operational Leadership : Establish and embed a structured operating model for Materials R&D, covering prioritisation, planning, and execution of work across laboratory and R&D activities.
• Strategic Roadmapping : Develop and coordinate the annual strategic Materials R&D roadmap aligned with business needs, partnering with R&D, Product Management, and Engineering leaders to prioritise technology investments and development initiatives over a 5-10-year horizon.
• Portfolio Governance : Provide portfolio-level governance ensuring clear scope, accountability, and prioritisation of R&D and laboratory programs to meet time, cost, quality, and safety objectives with consistent reporting and delivery discipline.
• People Leadership : Build and support a strong materials and laboratory leadership community, fostering collaboration, capability development, and consistent ways of working across teams.
• Safety First : Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviours in support of our drive towards developing a world-class safety culture.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical or related discipline)
• Experience in R&D management, portfolio/program governance, or leading R&D operating models
• Proven ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on operational leadership in a global, multi-site environment
• Strong leadership and influence skills with an execution mindset to drive change and embed new ways of working
• Postgraduate qualification
• Experience in laboratory management and budgeting
• Professional engineering accreditation or equivalent
• Experience managing researchers or technical teams in industrial or applied research environments
• Why join Weir?
• We live our values we think safety first, do the right thing, respect each other, aim high, and delight our customers. We encourage our people to lead by example and celebrate our successes.
• We believe your voice matters and your ideas make a difference. We're working hard to nurture a diverse culture where our people feel like they belong and can do the best work of their lives. You can help shape our unique culture through our inclusion networks and safety initiatives.

Benefits

Additional Information

Location : Artarmon, Sydney Work Arrangement : Onsite What we do at Weir We are a global leader in mining technology for a sustainable future. We help our customers extract the resources the world needs more efficiently and more sustainably. Our planet's future depends on the transition to renewable energy, and that transition can only happen with the metals and minerals our customers deliver. So, we work side by side with mines across the globe to move less rock, use less energy, use water wisely, and create less waste. Together, we drive the shift to smart, efficient, and more sustainable mining. Make your impact You'll play a key role in solving real-world challenges. You'll apply your skills to deliver results that matter whether that's through engineering, planning or customer support. You'll work with purpose, learn every day and help shape a more sustainable future. We are seeking an experienced R&D leader who is passionate about building effective teams and implementing clear, streamlined ways of working. You'll bring structure and clarity to how Materials R&D work is prioritized, planned, and delivered, supporting the effectiveness of the broader team.

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