Specialist R&D Portfolio & Funding Management

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AT&S is a leading global manufacturer of high-end IC substrates and printed circuit boards. AT&S industrializes leading-edge technologies for its core business segments Mobile Devices & Substrates, Automotive & Aerospace, Industrial and Medical and high-performance computing for AI applications. We are looking for talent eager to shape the future of our interconnected world. With plants in Austria, China, India, Malaysia and sales offices around the globe, we offer excellent career opportunities for creators, innovators and enablers with the drive to make a difference.

To enhance our successful R&D Team in Leoben, Austria, we are looking for a passionate

Specialist R&D Portfolio & Funding Management

In your role, you will drive transparency, governance, and strategic alignment across the global R&D portfolio while supporting the effective use of public funding opportunities. The role enables data-driven decision-making by providing portfolio insights, prioritization recommendations, performance indicators, and funding expertise to the R&D Management Team. By ensuring alignment between technology roadmaps, R&D investments, resource allocation, and strategic objectives, the position contributes to the effective execution of the company's innovation and technology strategy. In addition, the role supports the acquisition and management of research subsidies, helping to maximize investment efficiency and accelerate technology development activities.

Your Responsibilities

Develop and maintain the global R&D portfolio management framework to ensure transparency, governance, and strategic alignment across all R&D activities by establishing portfolio standards, review processes, KPIs, and reporting structures

Provide portfolio analyses, recommendations, and decision proposals for the R&D portfolio to support prioritization, investment, and resource allocation decisions by consolidating project information, evaluating portfolio performance, and preparing management-ready reports

Coordinate and facilitate portfolio review and governance processes to improve portfolio execution effectiveness and ensure alignment with strategic objectives by working closely with the R&D Management Team, Project Managers, and technology experts

Establish and maintain portfolio transparency across projects, programs, resources, budgets, risks, and technology development activities to enable data-driven decision-making

Identify portfolio optimization opportunities to improve resource utilization, reduce overlaps, and strengthen execution of strategic priorities

Support the development and execution of the R&D funding strategy to maximize research subsidies opportunities and strengthen innovation investments

Coordinate funding proposal and project activities to ensure successful application, execution, and compliance of funded initiatives

Support the digitalization of project and portfolio management practices by implementing and enhancing reporting, analytics, and workflow solutions using platforms such as ServiceNow, Power BI, SAP, and related systems

Your Profile

Master's degree in Engineering, Technology Management, Innovation Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline

Several years of professional experience in R&D, portfolio management, project management, innovation management, public funding, or related fields

Technical understanding of semiconductor packaging, IC substrate technologies, PCB technologies, advanced manufacturing technologies, or related fields

Knowledge of public funding programs and funding management is an advantage

Proficiency in Power BI, ServiceNow, SAP, or comparable digital tools

Ability to understand and evaluate technical projects, technology roadmaps, and portfolio performance indicators, strong analytical thinking

Experience working in cross-functional and international environments (incl. stakeholder management)

Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills

Fluency in English and German

Our Offer

A meaningful role with opportunities for long-term growth in an international environment

Chance to actively contribute to AT&S´ success and to create value

A structured and tailor-made onboarding program along with continual training opportunities

Modern company canteen with freshly prepared meals every day

Free parking spaces and e-charging stations

Diverse health measures and a wide range of employee benefits

Ready for a new challenge to advance your career? It´s just a click to apply online. We look forward to your application and your detailed resume. Your AT&S Team!

AT&S is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are dedicated to empowering people to reach their potential by fostering their unique talents and strengths. The employment is in accordance with the Austrian Collective Agreement for the Electrical and Electronics Industry, employment group F-G, and we offer competitive salaries and additional benefits based on your performance, experience and qualification.