We are seeking for an Assistant Director / Senior 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 can support the Executive Director and lead 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
• Keep abreast of latest developments in science and technologies relevant to SMI’s work, and identify new emerging areas for maritime strategic interests;
• Formulate strategies for the translation, deployment, commercialisation, and internationalisation of maritime R&D;
• Review, interpret, and implement R&D plans and strategies, providing inputs on programmes / projects and budgets.
Programmes and Initiatives
• Plan and implement R&D programs and initiatives;
• Evaluate R&D proposals submitted by institutes of higher learning/research institutes;
• Oversee and manage performances of Centres of Excellence and Programme Partners;
• Partner with management to develop new ideas and approaches to strengthen the maritime innovation ecosystem;
Engagement
• Engage potential overseas institutes of higher learning / research institutes to identify synergies, coordinate maritime R&D collaborations, and facilitate multilateral R&D engagements for impactful joint initiatives.
• Engage companies in the local 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;
• 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 adhoc duties assigned.
Qualification and Experience
a. Background in science and engineering fields with 8 years of relevant working experience, of which 3 years are in supervisory and developmental capacity;
b. Experience in technology foresighting / roadmapping, technology translation, and/or good working knowledge of the R&D landscape in Singapore.
c. Experience in R&D strategy formulation, technology foresighting / roadmapping, technology translation, and/or good working knowledge of the R&D landscape in Singapore.
d. Experience with grant governance and administration e.g. funding guidelines or compliance requirements;
e. 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 and partner agencies;
d. Proven planning and organisational abilities, as well as a valuable team member;
e. Understanding of confidentiality issues and the use of tact and discretion.