As the R&D Operation Manager, you will play a crucial role in overseeing and optimizing the R&D operations within our department. Your primary focus will be on managing budgets, controlling expenditures, and driving strategies to align with our site OPEX/CAPEX plans. You will be responsible for publishing cost dashboards, providing insights, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient budget management.

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• Drive and manage the R&D business operating program budget, ensuring alignment with targets in the site OPEX/CAPEX plan.
• Publish monthly cost dashboards, providing detailed insights, and identifying risks and opportunities for efficient budget management.
• Sanity check and validate monthly headcount actuals, highlighting any discrepancies to the relevant RPOs.
• Manage and optimize BU capex expenditure for R&D programs, ensuring effective utilization of resources.
• Collaborate with procurement and 3rd party management teams to ensure efficient and cost-effective procurement processes.
• Build and maintain strong cross-functional partnerships, fostering collaboration between R&D, finance, and other relevant departments.
• Provide regular updates and reports to senior management, highlighting key performance indicators and areas of improvement.

• Bachelor's degree in R&D Operations Management, engineering or a related field is required.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in R&D operations/program management, with a proven track record of success.
• Proficiency in OPEX/CAPEX management tools, Actual Machine (Redbox data), and other relevant software.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong partnerships.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.