[What the role is]
The Air Traffic Management Research Innovation section in the CAAS’ Air Navigation Services (ANS) group executes Singapore’s mid and long-term research and development (R&D) capabilities for Air Traffic Management (ATM) through engaging and leveraging on research institutes (“Institutes”) to develop innovative solutions that address Singapore’s operational and strategic needs.
[What you will be working on]
The key responsibilities of the candidate are 2-fold as followings:
Part 1
• Forward planning for R&D to ensure CAAS stays competitive
• Review and refresh the overall R&D strategy and roadmap to ensure that it would adapt to the fast-changing operating environment while aligning to the CAAS performance ambitions
• Strategise mid and long-term R&D capabilities for ATM under Research, Innovation and Enterprise (RIE), as funded by National Research Foundation (NRF), and harmonising the ATM developments across projects
• Work with counterpart innovation offices in ATM companies, and the wider eco-system of technology vendors and Institutes to develop R&D roadmaps for Singapore
• Develop schemes and strategies that would support the development of the local ATM ecosystem and create a sustainable pipeline of researchers to advance Singapore ATM
• Perform horizon scanning of long-term solutions and capabilities and master the innovation process, to support CAAS in developing the next wave of innovation
Developing streamlined processes for governance
Part 2
• Accountable and maintain strong and comprehensive Grant Management strategies for all R&D projects, including effective tracking and reporting of all R&D projects under RIE, in terms of achievement of milestones and key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Perform secretariat functions in support of the governance of R&D activities
• Actively source and secure internal and external funding to ensure that there is a sustainable stream of R&D funding to meet CAAS’ ATM research objectives
• Ensuring adherence to the funding terms and conditions as required by NRF, including management of Audit Reviews and any other new funding guidelines
• Work with Institutes to provide evidences to process reimbursement claims and substantiate the effectiveness of the internal controls in Grant Management
Requirements
[What we are looking for]
• Trained in Engineering, Computer Science or related disciplines
• Skilled in programme / project management and/or grant management strategies
• Experience and knowledge in progressing R&D via agile methodologies will be an advantage
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to influence and drive win-win outcomes with stakeholders
• Keen interest to champion the use of technology and digitalisation to improve work processes
• Knowledge and experience in aviation operations, systems engineering, and air traffic management / communications / navigation / surveillance systems will be an advantage
Your appointment designation will commensurate with your relevant work experience. Successful candidates will be offered a 3-year contract in the first instance, and may be considered for placement on a permanent tenure or subsequent contract renewal.
