Head of RD&I Technology Operations
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Head of RD&I Technology Operations at Digital Catapult: Belfast, Велика Британія; Гібридно; Повна зайнятість; Операції та управління проєктами. JobGrid adds normalized role facts, source context, and a path to the employer application page so candidates can compare the listing before applying.
- Location and workplace: Belfast, Велика Британія, Гібридно
- Role classification: Операції та управління проєктами, Повна зайнятість
- Source freshness: checked by JobGrid on 2026-05-28.
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We're looking for a strategic and operational leader to shape the technology Research Development and Innovation (RDI) at Digital Catapult. As Head of RDI Technology Operations, you’ll drive the delivery of our technology roadmap, streamline operations across a multi-disciplinary team, and ensure alignment with our mission and strategy. This is a high-impact role at the heart of deep tech development, working closely with senior leaders, government, industry, and academia to accelerate the UK’s tech capabilities.
WHAT YOU’LL DO (Duties)
- Lead the development and ongoing management of the Technology Roadmap, Radar and its input into the strategic planning processes, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives and emerging academic and industry trends.
- Collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders—including government, industry, and academia — to support external sharing of the Technology Roadmap and Radar, leading engagement with external foresight teams
- Lead the operational processes across the technology function to support collaboration, prioritisation, and high-quality delivery, and effective management of the RDI function.
- Oversee performance measurement, risk management, and reporting for the technology function, ensuring accurate, transparent communication to leadership, funders, and the board. Lead deployment and planning efforts to optimise team capabilities and resource needs, impact, efficiency, and professional growth opportunities.
- Manage and mentor a small team, promoting a culture of performance, continuous improvement, and cross-functional teamwork.
- Support the interactions and effective working with other parts of the business, in particular working closely with the R&D Operations team, and internal technology roadmap dissemination