Manager/Assistant Manager (R&D Capability Development)

at  SINGAPORE MARITIME INSTITUTE

Established in 2011 in a joint effort by the Maritime and Port Authority (MPA), the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) and the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), SMI develops strategies and programmes to achieve its mission with key focus areas in sectors such as port, shipping and maritime services. SMI charts the maritime research strategy and promotes greater industry-academia R&D collaborations to be undertaken in Singapore.

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE

a. Background in computer, science and engineering fields with 3 years of relevant working experience
b. Experience in R&D strategy formulation, technology fore-sighting / road mapping, technology translation, and/or good working knowledge of the R&D landscape in Singapore.
c. Experience with grant governance and administration e.g. funding guidelines or compliance requirements;
d. Strong interest in applied science and technology R&D and research community engagement;

SKILLS

a. Proficient in Microsoft Office and grant management software (e.g. Oracle Netsuite);
b. Good analytical skills, with an ability to take a strategic perspective when formulating proposals and recommendations;
c. Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills for effective engagement of senior stakeholders, partner agencies, IHLs/RIs and companies;
d. Proven planning and organisational abilities.
Job Type: Contract
Contract length: 24 months
Pay: $4,000.00 - $7,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Promotion to permanent employee

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Performance bonus

Work Location: In perso

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

We are seeking for a Manager/ Assistant Manager, to be part of our R&D team, to strive towards our Mission in establishing Singapore as a leading global maritime research centre of excellence in Next Generation Port, Smart Shipping, and Green Technologies.
You will support the Deputy Executive Director and work with a team of R&D managers to strengthen R&D collaborations between our maritime industry and academia partners.

OTHER DUTIES:

· Oversee R&D processes to ensure compliance with established funding policies and procedures;
· Manage internal R&D capability development and resourcing;
· Represent SMI in R&D matters, when required or any other ad hoc duties assigned.