Executive Manager/Senior Manager (Advanced Construction & Innovation Planning Department)

Government Technology Agency (GovTech); Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contract employment

Job summary

GovTech's BERII/ACIPD unit seeks a Senior Manager to drive research and innovation in the built environment, channel resources to high‑impact areas, and translate promising solutions into practical deployments.

You will develop industry programmes, engage with stakeholders, oversee grants, and identify opportunities for R&D translation while staying ahead of emerging tech developments. A contract employment arrangement is offered.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in engineering, building or construction-related disciplines.
• Strong analytical, research, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Motivated to develop detailed plans from broad strokes.
• Able to work independently as well as within a team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and administer effective industry programmes (including grants).
• Engage stakeholders to deliver programme outcomes and foster collaborations.
• Identify opportunities for R&D translation and technology adoption.
• Keep abreast of emerging innovations and translate research investments.

Skills

Analytical skills

Research skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Design thinking

R&D translation

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor or higher in engineering/building/construction

Job description

What the role is

Driving research and innovation in the built environment sector and translation of promising solutions

What you will be working on

At BERII/ACIPD, we drive research and innovation in the built environment sector by channeling resources to high impact areas, strengthen the innovation ecosystem and ease barriers to technology adoption. As a senior manager in BERII/ACIPD, you will be expected to:

• 1. Develop and administer effective industry programmes (including grants), manage risks and programme outcomes to support sectoral transformation and BCA's policy objectives.
• 2. Engage proactively with internal and external stakeholders to achieve programme deliverables and foster collaborations, to support delivery and deployment of meaningful research solutions.

The work may include:

• Keeping abreast of emerging innovations and impactful technology developments
• Managing the administration of research grants and oversee the translation of promising solutions
• Identifying potential opportunities for R&D translation, leveraging regular and effective engagement mechanisms to gather input and insights from key stakeholders, to raise awareness, and foster effective matchmaking and collaborations

What we are looking for

• Tertiary qualification in engineering, building or construction-related disciplines with relevant working experience in the BE sector.
• Strong analytical, research, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Motivated individual who can build upon broad strokes to develop detailed plans.
• Able to work independently as well as within a team effectively, and be able to operate with confidence in professional engagement and networking settings.
• Strong interest in technology and innovations, prior experience in translating R&D investments into practical products or driving adoption of innovative solutions preferred
• Prior experience in design thinking, ops-tech integration, managing R&D programmes will be an added advantage.
• Successful candidates will be offered contract employment.

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