Assistant Director / Senior Manager (R&D Capability Development)

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SINGAPORE MARITIME INSTITUTE

Assistant Director / Senior Manager (R&D Capability Development)

MCF-2024-1200394

PSA BUILDING (N.K.A MTOWER), 460 ALEXANDRA ROAD 119963

Contract

Middle Management

5 years exp

Engineering, Public / Civil Service

$6,000 to $9,000 Monthly

We are seeking an Assistant Director / Senior Manager to be part of our R&D team, striving 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:

1. Map out latest developments and carry out gap analyses in science and technologies relevant to the maritime domain, and identify new emerging areas for Singapore’s maritime strategic interests;
2. 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;
3. Plan and implement R&D programs and initiatives;
4. Evaluate R&D proposals submitted or led by IHLs/RIs;
5. Oversee and manage performances of maritime Centres of Excellence and Programme Partners;
6. Manage awarded projects and budgets, including variations to budget/project duration/project-lead, collation of reports, and review of completed projects;
7. Engage potential overseas IHLs/RIs to identify synergies, coordinate maritime R&D collaborations, and facilitate multilateral R&D engagements for impactful joint initiatives;
8. 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;
9. Drive partnerships between the research ecosystem and industry, and catalyse technology commercialisation, focusing on industry collaboration projects and translation platforms in the maritime domain;
10. Plan and organise engagement visits to project partners;
11. Oversee R&D processes to ensure compliance with established funding policies and procedures;
12. Manage internal R&D capability development and resourcing;
13. Represent SMI in R&D matters, when required, or any other ad hoc duties assigned.

Qualification and Experience

1. Background in science and engineering fields with 5 years of relevant working experience, of which 3 years are in supervisory and developmental capacity;
2. 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;
3. Experience with grant governance and administration e.g. funding guidelines or compliance requirements;
4. Strong interest in applied science and technology R&D and research community engagement.

Skills

1. Proficient in Microsoft Office and grant management software (e.g. Oracle Netsuite);
2. Good analytical skills, with an ability to take a strategic perspective when formulating proposals and recommendations;
3. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills for effective engagement of senior stakeholders, partner agencies, IHLs/RIs, and companies;
4. Proven planning and organisational abilities.

About the Company

The Singapore Maritime Institute (SMI) is a joint effort by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), and the Economic Development Board (EDB) in partnership with local Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs). The SMI develops strategies and programmes related to the academic, policy, and R&D aspects of the industry. Key focus areas include sectors such as port, shipping, maritime services, offshore and marine engineering, subsea, and downhole.