Materials R&D Operations Manager

Location: Artarmon, Sydney Work Arrangement: Onsite What we do at Weir We are a global leader in mining technology for a sustainable future. We help our customers extract the resources the world needs more efficiently and more sustainably. Our planet's future depends on the transition to renewable energy, and that transition can only happen with the metals and minerals our customers deliver. So, we work side by side with mines across the globe to move less rock, use less energy, use water wisely, and create less waste. Together, we drive the shift to smart, efficient, and more sustainable mining. Make your impact You'll play a key role in solving real-world challenges. You'll apply your skills to deliver results that matter whether that's through engineering, planning or customer support. You'll work with purpose, learn every day and help shape a more sustainable future. We are seeking an experienced R&D leader who is passionate about building effective teams and implementing clear, streamlined ways of working. You'll bring structure and clarity to how Materials R&D work is prioritized, planned, and delivered, supporting the effectiveness of the broader team. What you'll do Operational Leadership: Establish and embed a structured operating model for Materials R&D, covering prioritisation, planning, and execution of work across laboratory and R&D activities. Strategic Roadmapping: Develop and coordinate the annual strategic Materials R&D roadmap aligned with business needs, partnering with R&D, Product Management, and Engineering leaders to prioritise technology investments and development initiatives over a 5–10-year horizon. Portfolio Governance: Provide portfolio-level governance ensuring clear scope, accountability, and prioritisation of R&D and laboratory programs to meet time, cost, quality, and safety objectives with consistent reporting and delivery discipline. Laboratory Operating Model & Governance: Define and embed the operating model and governance framework for Materials R&D laboratories, including intake, prioritisation, capacity planning, and performance tracking. Identify and drive improvements in ways of working, tools, and processes to increase visibility, throughput, and reliability of laboratory outputs. People Leadership: Build and support a strong materials and laboratory leadership community, fostering collaboration, capability development, and consistent ways of working across teams. Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviours in support of our drive towards developing a world-class safety culture. What you'll bring Must-haves: Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical or related discipline) Experience in R&D management, portfolio/program governance, or leading R&D operating models Proven ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on operational leadership in a global, multi-site environment Strong leadership and influence skills with an execution mindset to drive change and embed new ways of working Nice-to-haves: Postgraduate qualification Experience in laboratory management and budgeting Professional engineering accreditation or equivalent Experience managing researchers or technical teams in industrial or applied research environments Why join Weir? We live our values we think safety first, do the right thing, respect each other, aim high, and delight our customers. We encourage our people to lead by example and celebrate our successes. We're passionate about our purpose to help deliver the natural resources that are essential to create a better future for the world. We do this by combining our deep customer insights, world-class engineering, materials science expertise, and intelligent automation to deliver innovative end-to-end solutions incorporating our signature technologies. We believe your voice matters and your ideas make a difference. We're working hard to nurture a diverse culture where our people feel like they belong and can do the best work of their lives. You can help shape our unique culture through our inclusion networks and safety initiatives. Benefits Competitive pay Career development and learning support Access to global inclusion networks Regional and team-specific benefits Sharebuilder scheme Wellness support for you and your family Collaboration with global teams Study support #minerals #LI-SC1 We are Weir. And the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing. Quickly adapting. Continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each and every one of us doing the best work of our lives. It's a big challenge – but it's exciting. And it's one we can't wait to be part of. Thank you for your interest in joining us.