Research & Development Officer - Enterprise Computing Limited

• Guides the Research team’s activities to align with organizational goals and project results.
• Assists the R&D Manager to develop project plans and drive the successful research execution.
• Identifies emerging trends, technologies, and opportunities within the IT sector.
• Conducts feasibility studies, benchmarking, and gap analysis on innovative technologies.
• Prepares research papers, whitepapers, and briefs for knowledge dissemination.
• Maintains a repository of research reports, experimental results, and strategic insights.

• Provides creative and analytical thinking to problem resolutions
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to develop and test new IT research products, tools, and systems.
• Supports the design and prototyping of new solutions based on research insights.
• Evaluates and recommend improvements to existing systems, processes, or services.

• Participates in developing research proposals, charters, reports, as well as all relevant documentations required.
• Contributes to project planning, monitoring timelines, and documenting progress.
• Aids monitor research project performance by leveraging appropriate systems, tools and techniques
• Controls research project activities and deliverables

• Collaborates with other professionals, and engineers to ensure the successful planning, design, development, testing, and tracking of research projects.
• Builds collaborative relationships with academic institutions, industry leaders, and technology providers.
• Supports the management of joint research programs and co-innovation initiatives.
• Represents the firm in external forums, seminars, or R&D networks when needed.

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, Innovation Management, or related field.
• 2-5 years’ experience in a research, software development, or innovation-focused role.
• Experience in data analysis, proof-of-concept design, or technology evaluation is a plus.
• Solid technical background with hands-on experience in Project Management or a related field
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools and applications.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality when dealing with sensitive matters.
• Resourcefulness and problem-solving capabilities
• Analytical and creative skills
• Integrity and demonstrated professionalism

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