Program Manager / Senior Program Manager

Project Overview

Wafer-Scale Integrated Sensing Devices based on Optoelectronic Metasurfaces (WISDOM) focuses on semiconductor wafer growth and processing for photonic applications.

This program aims to pioneer a wafer-scale integrated platform which seamlessly combines metasurface optics, optoelectronic devices with a focus on light emitting diodes (LEDs) and vertical surface emitting laser arrays (VCSELs), and silicon complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS) electronics.

Researchers from MIT, NUS, NTU, A*STAR, Stanford University and University of Illinois form a uniquely qualified interdisciplinary team possessing the skills and infrastructure needed to perform the proposed research. WISDOM program will also involve a strong network of industry partners which are committed to development and translation of the WISDOM technology, thereby enabling outcomes from the program to make a direct impact on industrial applications.

Responsibilities

The Program Manager will assist the Lead Principal Investigator and the Scientific Director in all aspects of managing the research program: research management, financial monitoring, reporting, space and facilities management, preparation of technical reports, coordination of workshop and other events, and facilitating teamwork and collaboration.

• Provides managerial and operational leadership for the IRG research and technical support team.
• Provides direction and develops laboratory/technical support plans/strategies.
• Solves a wide range of problems independently.
• Manages IRG budget, contracts, and purchases.
• Assists with negotiation of agreements and interacts with organizations required for the IRG.
• Sets up and maintains the research, laboratory, or computing facilities for the IRG.
• Defines and decides on processes, priorities, and resources necessary to support the IRG operation and projects.
• Prepares periodic reports and coordinates workshops and events for the IRG.
• Serves as Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) coordinator for the IRG.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree or Ph.D. and industrial or academic experience in related fields (Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Applied Physics, Material Science, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics or related field).
• Track record of engineering or scientific research and management experience.
• At least 3 years of experience in technical or research operation/management.
• Ability to multitask, work independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to effectively manage a multi-investigator research program.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Strong accounting skills and budgeting experience.
• Attention to detail and strong work ethic.
• Experience with program management is highly preferred.