The Assistant Manager, Technology Portfolio Management

Job Purpose

The Assistant Manager, Technology Portfolio Management is responsible for managing and governing the technology portfolio of MIMOS R&D outputs to increase the success rate of industry adoption and commercialisation, ensuring alignment with the organisation’s R&D, Commercialisation & Innovation (R&D&C&I) framework and strategic goals. The role also support laboratories in positioning their solutions with a stronger commercialisation narrative, including developing compelling, market-oriented presentations to secure funding.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Understanding of market requirements in the related technology area — one of the key organisation’s industry focus areas.
• Benchmarking research outputs & intended solutions against the status of advancement of technologies and products in the market for gap analysis and market positioning.
• Support laboratories in positioning their solutions with a stronger commercialisation narrative, including developing compelling, market-oriented presentations to secure funding.
• Capturing requirements of technology solutions by industry/potential recipients for such tech/products and documenting them according to organisation processes & procedures.
• Contributing to the development of a technology roadmap that guides the direction of related R&D in the organisation.
• Managing and maintaining the related technology portfolio of the organisation for strategic planning and sustainability.
• Working closely with researchers, engineers & developer teams in R&D, business development and commercialisation teams, and external partners/collaborators and industry players to ensure alignment of technology development with market needs.

Accountability

• Technology Portfolio Management: Identifying/matching market-technology requirements for assigned R&D projects based on market potential & strategic fit; developing and maintaining comprehensive technology portfolio documentation and tracking development/performance; conducting regular portfolio reviews to assess portfolio health and align with the business and commercialisation plan.
• Technology Commercialisation: Supporting the business development team in engagement activities to identify potential commercialisation opportunities for R&D outputs; coordinating R&D outputs to meet agreed customer requirements (technical/readiness/timeline) for transfer/commercialisation, and where a technology recipient exists, assisting in documenting customer requirements and coordinating the approval process.
• Market Analysis and Competitive Intelligence: Reviewing verifiable market analysis/requirements and competitive landscapes for assigned R&D projects to assess the organisation’s competitive position, and developing market requirement documents; keeping industry data and regulatory changes affecting the technology portfolio up to date.
• Collaboration and Stakeholder Management: Participating in relevant platforms with R&D and business development teams to ensure alignment; building networks with external partners such as industry experts, investors, and government agencies to ease transfer of R&D technologies to market; acting as PIC for the organisation’s product portfolios and source of information for internal and external communications.
• Portfolio Data Management: Maintaining respective projects’ technology portfolio data and progress/status updates for technology lifecycle monitoring.

Qualification

• Possess Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Science, Marketing/Business, or Technology Management

Professional Qualification

• Additional certifications in technology management, innovation management, or strategic partnership management would be beneficial.

Work Experience

• Minimum of 5–10 years in R&D, Information Technology, Manufacturing, Sales/Marketing, or Software Development and Computing.

Technical Skills

• Strategic planning skill, with the ability to contribute to drafting the technology portfolio map, prioritisation, and strategic plans to guide research proposals.
• Technical and engineering understanding in ICT (software, computing, communication technology) for technical writing related to projects, requirement documentation, and proposal materials.
• Strong understanding of market dynamics, competitive analysis, and emerging technologies in the ICT or E&E sectors and related fields.
• Knowledge of product lifecycle management processes, including ideation, development, commercialisation, and end-of-life management.
• Good to excellent project management skills, with the ability to prioritise initiatives, manage internal and external stakeholders, and drive cross-functional teams towards common goals.

Soft Skills

• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams and external partners.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills, with the ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments and drive consensus.
• Analytical mindset, capable of synthesising market data, customer feedback, and internal insights to inform decision-making.
• Proactive problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues, evaluate alternatives, and implement effective solutions.
• Leadership qualities, including vision-setting, team-building, and fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

How to Apply

If you’re ready to unleash your potential and be part of a dynamic team driving innovation at MIMOS, apply now! Please submit your resume and cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and why you’re the perfect fit for the position to recruit@mimos.my and put the position applied for in the subject line.

Join us at MIMOS and be part of a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence. Your opportunity to shape the future starts here!

About MIMOS

MIMOS is Malaysia’s leading applied research and development center, dedicated to driving innovation and technology adoption across various industries. With a focus on cutting-edge research, collaborative partnerships, and impactful solutions, we are committed to shaping a brighter future for Malaysia and beyond.

At MIMOS, we engineer Malaysia’s future. As the National Applied R&D Centre, we bridge the gap between innovation and impact, fuelling Malaysia’s digital revolution. From microchips to smart nations, MIMOS shapes the technologies that transform. MIMOS champions cutting-edge R&D that generates technology solutions in semiconductor, microelectronic and ICT. We fuel socio-economic growth, national competitiveness, and job

creation by developing innovative technology platforms, products and solutions for the government and industry. Our R&D activities currently focus on semiconductors and thin film research, advanced electronics and embedded systems, and ICT technologies for manufacturing and smart nation. MIMOS manages world-class national technology facilities equipped with state-of-the-art machinery providing technical expertise and consultancy services to the industry. Malaysian industry players enhance their industry knowledge and expertise by leveraging MIMOS’ domain experts, a strong network of local and international strategic collaborators and global market insights. There’s never been a more thrilling time to join MIMOS as we push the boundaries of our expertise and capabilities as a leading technology provider in this country. We envision the key role technology plays in continued economic development and social progress.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work at the forefront of technology and innovation.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment with talented colleagues.
• Access to cutting-edge research facilities and resources.
• Opportunities for career growth and development.
• Make a meaningful impact on society through groundbreaking projects.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.