What are the responsibilities and job description for the R&D Portfolio Lead position at Divergent?
Job Description
Job Description
Divergent is a technology company that has architected, invented, built, and commercialized an end-to-end factory system called the Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS™) that comprehensively uses machine learning to optimally engineer, additively manufacture, and flexibly assemble complex integrated vehicle structures and subsystems. Products created using DAPS are superior in performance, lower in cost, rapidly customizable to meet mission and customer-specific requirements, faster to market, and scalable on demand to high volume production. Divergent is a qualified Tier 1 supplier to global automotive OEMs, and Divergent is now expanding to support mission critical needs in the Aerospace and Defense sector. Join us to be a part of this transformative journey, where your impact will shape the future of technology and production.
Purpose
The R&D Portfolio Lead will be responsible for developing and executing Divergent's DAPS™ technology portfolio, aligning business development strategies with key defense programs and stakeholders. This role involves leading capture campaigns to expand DAPS™ capabilities, working closely with technical teams to synchronize development roadmaps, and contributing to the broader aerospace and defense strategy. The individual will drive business development efforts by identifying and engaging with key defense leaders, including those within the DoD and DIB, and representing Divergent at key industry events. Additionally, the R&D Portfolio Lead will manage the successful delivery of programs, ensuring that customer requirements are met within cost, performance, and schedule constraints while building lasting relationships with key customers and partners.
The Role
- DAPS Technology Portfolio Development & Execution :
- Create the business development strategy for a given development portfolio bridging Divergent's technology offering with key customers, supporting stakeholders, defense programs, and defense appropriations.
- Lead capture campaigns focused on expanding Divergent's digital adaptive production system (DAPS™) capabilities
- Coordinate with capture, contracts, program, and technical stakeholders to ensure the successful development and execution of specific programs within assigned portfolio areas
- Directly interface with DAPS Technology team to synchronize the technology development roadmap with the capture campaign
- Contribute to Divergent's broader Aerospace & Defense strategy, identifying trends, market shifts, and emerging opportunities to inform company direction.
- DAPS Technology Business Development & Growth :
- Develop and implement robust go-to-market strategies tailored to the assigned portfolio through the identification of key stakeholders across DoD, DIB, and congressional leaders.
- Represent Divergent at key conferences and critical events to broaden Divergent's exposure to critical DoD customers
- Effectively articulate Divergent's technology advantages to potential customers and stakeholders, translating technical capabilities into customer-specific value propositions, briefings, and other relevant content
- Prioritize and pursue opportunities within the DAPS R&D portfolio, leveraging a deep understanding of the DoD acquisition processes and the defense industrial base and a detailed understanding of Divergent's technology roadmap
- Identify and win new programs by crafting compelling proposals and leveraging a thorough understanding of customer needs and competitive positioning.
- Program Management & Execution :
- For new programs, collaborate across technical teams and customer teams to ensure requirements are clear, sensible, and achievable
- Coordinate directly program managers to track and push for successful delivery of contracted programs within cost, performance, and schedule constraints
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, manufacturing, business development) to address customer challenges and maintain program excellence.
- Build and maintain relationships with key defense customers, partners, and influencers
Basic Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Work Environment
Pay Range
155,540—$213,840 USD
What We Offer :
Equal Employment Opportunity :
Divergent is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Our positions adhere to all statutory and regulatory requirements. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
EEO Poster
In order to adjust to changes in our business, it may become necessary to add, remove or modify certain duties and responsibilities, or to reassign you to another job position. From time to time you may be asked to work on special projects or to assist with other work. Your cooperation and assistance in performing such additional work is expected.
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Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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Salary : $155,540 - $213,840
