AI Project Lead: From Research to Pilot Deployment

ai nova pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AI Nova Pte Ltd is expanding its AI consulting and infrastructure capabilities in Singapore. The Project Lead will bridge customer needs with research teams, evaluating models, preparing data, and guiding pilots from concept to commercial agreement.

The role coordinates cross-border collaboration and research partnerships while ensuring deployment readiness and cost controls. The position emphasizes translational work from research to product, scalable delivery, and clear communication across

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in AI, data science, statistics, computer science, computational science, quantitative economics or a related analytical discipline, supported by relevant applied experience is preferred.
• Demonstrate regional work experiences, worked with China-based technology companies, universities or research institutes, with cross-border collaboration responsibility is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Technology evaluation and application selection with focus on foundation models and open-weight releases.
• Data preparation and model adaptation, including data provenance and reproducible evaluation records.
• Pilot development and validation translating user interviews into prototype plans and acceptance criteria.
• Deployment and operational readiness including integration with customer systems and security considerations.
• Track partnerships and commercial delivery, coordinating research responsibilities and milestones.
• Manage budgets for compute, licenses, and external validation; report progress and risks to management.
• Document technical decisions and promote knowledge transfer for Singapore-based delivery teams.

Skills

English & Mandarin communication

Cross-border collaboration

Project ownership

Multicultural teamwork

Research-to-product translation

Education

Master's degree or higher in AI/Data Science/CS

Job description

AI Nova Pte Ltd is expanding its AI consulting and infrastructure capabilities in Singapore. The Project Lead will bridge customer needs with research teams, evaluating models, preparing data, and guiding pilots from concept to commercial agreement.

The role coordinates cross-border collaboration and research partnerships while ensuring deployment readiness and cost controls. The position emphasizes translational work from research to product, scalable delivery, and clear communication across