Assistant Manager (Grant Management)

Nanyang Technological University; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NTU Singapore's CyberSG CRPO invites applications for Assistant Manager (Grants Management) to support end-to-end grant governance and delivery.

You will assist the Team Lead in designing grant programmes, overseeing budgeting, evaluation processes, and stakeholder collaboration across academia, industry, and government, with a focus on impactful cybersecurity initiatives. The role requires strategic thinking, strong governance, and leadership of a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant field (e.g., business, project management, cybersecurity, engineering, CS, public policy).
• At least 3 years of grant management, research administration, or programme management experience.
• Understanding of R&D ecosystems, preferably cybersecurity or deep tech.
• Experience in designing and managing funding programmes or large-scale initiatives.
• Strong stakeholder management across academia, industry, and government.
• Proven track record in coordinating internal review, approval, and submission processes.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and decision-making capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist Team Lead in grant strategy, programme design, and funding frameworks.
• Governance, policy development, controls to ensure compliance and transparency.
• Oversee proposal evaluation with expert panels for rigorous selection.
• Engage stakeholders across universities, industry, and government.
• Manage grant budgets and funding allocation with financial stewardship.
• Monitor projects, track milestones and deliver real-world cybersecurity impact.
• Improve grant frameworks using data-driven insights and benchmarking.
• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team for high performance.

Skills

Grant management

Research administration

Programme management

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Strategic thinking

Decision making

Coordination of reviews

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

The CyberSG R&D Programme Office (CRPO) is a new national centre at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. CRPO will focus its efforts on three main thrusts to advance cybersecurity comprehensively: cutting-edge research and development, advancements in technology and translational development, and fostering ecosystem/industry growth and training.

CRPO aspires to propel Singapore to the forefront of cybersecurity innovation and implementation, fueled by funding from the Cybersecurity Agency of Singapore (CSA). This financial backing empowers CRPO to finance visionary projects proposed by diverse entities, including research institutes (RIs), institutions of higher learning (IHLs), and industries. The scope of these initiatives spans the entire Technology Readiness Level (TRL) spectrum, from nascent concepts at TRL 1 to advanced, field-tested solutions at TRL 9, all within the dynamic realm of cybersecurity.

For more details, please view https://www.ntu.edu.sg/crpo.

As Assistant Manager (Grants Management), you will assist Team Lead to oversee the full lifecycle of grant programmes, ensuring robust governance, strategic alignment, and impactful outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist Team lead in grant strategy & programme design
  Co-Lead the design and implementation of grant programmes, including funding frameworks, thematic priorities, and evaluation approaches aligned with national cybersecurity objectives.

• Governance & Policy Development
  Enforce and maintain strong policies, procedures, and controls to ensure transparency, compliance, and accountability in grant administration.

• Evaluation & Funding Decisions
  Assist Team lead to oversee proposal evaluation processes, working with expert panels to ensure fair, rigorous, and strategic selection of projects with strong innovation and translation potential.

• Stakeholder Engagement
  Build and manage partnerships across universities, research institutes, industry, and government agencies to drive collaboration and alignment.

• Financial Stewardship
  Manage grant budgets and funding allocation, ensuring effective utilisation of resources and adherence to financial and audit requirements.

• Project Monitoring & Impact Delivery
  Oversee project performance, ensuring milestones, deliverables, and outcomes are achieved, with a focus on real-world cybersecurity impact.

• Programme Improvement
  Continuously enhance grant frameworks and processes through data-driven insights, stakeholder feedback, and benchmarking against global best practices.

• Leadership & Team Development
  Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team, fostering a high-performance culture and strong collaboration across functions.

Job Requirements

• At least a degree in a relevant field (e.g., business management, project management, cybersecurity, engineering, computer science, public policy, or related disciplines)

• At least 3 years of relevant experience in grant management, research administration, project or programme management

• Good understanding of research and innovation ecosystems, preferably in cybersecurity or deep technology domains

• Proven experience in designing and managing funding programmes or large-scale initiatives

• Good stakeholder management skills, with experience engaging across academia, industry, and government

• Demonstrated experience in complex projects

• Prior experience in coordination of internal review, approval, and submission processes

• Good analytical, strategic thinking, and decision-making capabilities

Good-to-Have

• Experience in public sector or national-level R&D programmes

• Familiarity with research translation, commercialisation, or innovation ecosystems

• Knowledge of financial governance, audit processes, and compliance frameworks

• Established network within the cybersecurity or technology community

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Hiring Institution: NTU