QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE

a. Background in AI/Computer Science, science or 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.
e. Strong basics in computing, data science, and AI applications related to robotic or autonomous physical systems or industry-relevant problems are also welcome

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.
What you will be working on:
The key responsibilities will include:

Strategy Planning

• Map out latest developments and carry out gap analyses in science and technologies relevant to maritime domain, and identify new emerging areas for Singapore’s maritime strategic interests;
• Develop strategies, initiatives and programmes for the translation, deployment, commercialisation, and internationalisation of maritime R&D through engaging government agencies, Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs), Research Institutes (RIs), maritime companies and other relevant stakeholders

Initiatives and Programmes

• Plan and implement R&D programs and initiatives;
• Evaluate R&D proposals submitted or led by IHLs/RIs;
• Oversee and manage performances of maritime Centres of Excellence and Programme Partners;
• Manage awarded projects and budgets, including variations to budget/ project duration/ project-lead, collation of reports, and review of completed projects.

Engagement

• Engage potential overseas IHLs/RIs to identify synergies, coordinate maritime R&D collaborations, and facilitate multilateral R&D engagements for impactful joint initiatives.
• Engage companies in the maritime industry to understand their technology and business needs, partnering with key stakeholders to showcase local R&D capabilities, and facilitating research opportunities by harmonizing industry needs with local R&D capabilities;
• Drive partnerships between the research ecosystem and industry, and to catalyse technology commercialisation, focusing on industry collaboration projects and translation platforms in the maritime domain
• Plan and organise engagement visits to project 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.