Innovation Labs at Phanous operate on a gatekeeping cycle typically begins by a product challenge and ends by making a business impact. The function of the cycle is to make sure that only research which creates value is created. When promising basic research is ready to get into application state, project managers will join the team effort to manage the transition into development, and eventual integration of solutions in the product lines.
Phanous project managers will have prior project management experience, preferably in the field of product and prototype development. They have a basic understanding of the technical stack of tools required for design and prototyping and of research methodologies and paradigms. Project managers are required to be proficient in the use of related project management tools and are expected to create the necessary management systems required for seamless gate transfer towards the later stages. Project managers are required to provide effective communication and knowledge transfer between key stake holders -such as the product engineers, lead researchers, PIs- so that product prototype develop progresses in a systematic and consistent fashion and to draw up strategies to minimize later risks of commercialization.
Phanous project managers are expected to work closely and cooperate effectively with the Lead researcher and the Principal Investigator in their effort to implement the Phanous Research and Innovation Centre R&D strategy plan and ensure that the lab will deliver the business impact objectives as set out in the lab proposal. They will also serve as effective communication links between the related research and product teams. At Phanous you will be part of a diverse research and innovation centre which collaborates and interacts closely with academia and industry. You therefore have the necessary soft and interpersonal skills required to work productively in such a dynamic environment. You are a competent negotiator with effective decision making and planning skills.
Prototype project management
Contribute in designing prototypes
Knowledge transfer and documentation management
Effective collaboration with researchers
Master - preferred
2 yrs+ plus experience in project management
Familiar with knowledge management
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