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R&D Grant Manager
Description
THE ROLE:
The Logitech Ireland Services is seeking an experienced R&D Grant Manager to join a cross-functional team tasked to scale up and accelerate R, D & I activity in areas such as Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering, Material Science, Design, Sustainability, Supply Chain and IT
You will be an integral part of the Task force to understand and utilise the many funding and collaboration options to best suit Logitech's corporate strategy.
The ideal candidate will have a strong experience in funding and research in academia and preferable in areas of direct contact and collaboration with Industry.
A background in Engineering or Data is an advantage.
YOUR CONTRIBUTION:
Move fast. Speak up. Decide and own. Drive change. Exceed customer needs. These are some of the winning behaviours you’ll need for success at Logitech.
As a key member of Cork Site leadership strategy, you will be responsible for building the network with academia and understandings that will make the funding landscape work for Logitech
You will directly contribute to innovation and technology programs to enable Logitech Cork to become a strategic driver in corporate Logitech's Innovation strategy.
Job description:
Understand and define what funding models work best for Logitech Corks needs as well as how we should engage.
Deep understanding of timing and timelines which are required to ensure funding and collaboration models that are relevant or suited to Logitech's needs/ambitions.
High Level overview of what fits and what are the call deadlines + requirements etc
Participate in building a user centric Innovation Strategy and roadmap across multiple functions/groups
Build an Innovation brand for Logitech Cork
Coordinate & write submissions for grant and collaboration applications
Manage awards - Including draw down and milestone deliverables
Collaborate with leadership in prioritising and managing balanced R,D&I portfolio (small, medium and large projects/risks)
Resilience in failure rate as well as risk reduction
Build the relevant network across Universities, potential industry partners and funding bodies
Opportunity to work with best in business and academia
Manage discussions with research partners as well as Logitech legal on intellectual property rights and licences etc
Manage communication with all project stakeholders, including Gov/EU officials, consortium partners, and internal teams.
YOUR QUALIFICATIONS:
For consideration, please bring the following minimum skills and behaviours:
6-8 years experience in managing and sourcing funding and collaboration in academic or industry environment
Track record in post doctoral research/collaboration with Industry
Experience in managing and coordinating EU-funded (funded) projects, with a strong understanding of EU (local, independent or gov funded) directives and funding mechanisms.
Highly skilled in project management
User centric innovation mindset
Strong Communication skills with experience in multicultural and multidisciplinary teams
Also good at interacting with senior team and management
Able to speak up and own
Strong Presentation skills
A passion for user centric Innovation and sustainability is an advantage
Experience in data/digital asset management
EDUCATION:
Bachelor's Degree level qualification in Engineering, Material Science, Sustainability of Data Management
Logitech is the sweet spot for people who are passionate about products, making a mark, and having fun doing it. As a company, we’re small and flexible enough for every person to take initiative and make things happen. But we’re big enough in our portfolio, and reach, for those actions to have a global impact. That’s a pretty sweet spot to be in and we’re always striving to keep it that way.
“All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin,membership of the travelling community , or on the basis of disability.”