"Programme Manager / Senior Manager (Decarbonisation Programme Office)"

Job Description

Decarbonisation Programme Office (PO) CREATE is launching a global challenge on the theme of Decarbonization. The Programme Office (PO) hosted at NUS is responsible for post-award management of the Decarbonisation Programme, overseeing various aspects including finances, operations, research, and stakeholder engagement.

Role as a Programme Manager in the PO

• To support the overall management of the Decarbonisation Programme and ensure the programme adheres to best practices and timelines as outlined in the Letter-of-Award.
• Monitor research progress, budgets and cashflows for projects and workstreams in collaboration with CREATE entities with support from the NRF grants team.
• Foster intramural collaborations and create synergies between different projects to enhance research outcomes.
• Support the outreach events and meetings (eg SC and SAC meetings).
• Support the engagement of stakeholders within the Research, Innovation, and Enterprise (RIE) ecosystem, including industry players, to ensure coordination and alignment.

Qualifications

• Tertiary education in science and/or engineering or adjacent disciplines; advanced degrees and working experience in a research-based environment engaging with different stakeholders would be preferred.
• Strong interest in cutting edge science, and with a broad sense of perspective. The candidate should also possess strong analytical abilities and organizational skills, with experience in programme management.
• The candidate should be independent, meticulous, resourceful and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of safety: Familiarity with safety management systems in laboratory and pilot-scale test bed is required.
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral & written) with the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of individual and professional groups.

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: Office of the Deputy President(Res&Tech)

Department: Office of the Deputy President(Res&Tech)

Job requisition ID: 28477