Heat Resilience Programme Leader — Impact & Innovation

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

National University of Singapore seeks a Programme Manager for the Heat Resilience & Performance Centre on a 2-year contract. The role oversees research and innovation programmes, driving end-to-end delivery from conceptualisation to impact, with responsibility for budgets, scope, and stakeholder engagement.

The successful candidate will lead high-performing teams, foster partnerships across government, industry and academia, and contribute to the Centre’s reputation as a leader in its field.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required or equivalent in Engineering, CS, Life Sciences, Social Sciences, or related field.
• Evidence of continuous professional development in research, innovation management, or programme leadership.
• Experience leading and managing large-scale research or innovation programmes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of research and innovation programmes aligned to the Centre’s mission.
• Scope, plan, and implement flagship projects within time, budget, and impact targets.
• Monitor progress, manage budgets and resources, and address operational challenges.
• Communicate requirements and report milestones, outcomes, and lessons learned.
• Engage with government, industry, and academic partners to foster collaboration.
• Develop training plans and build capability within the team.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation in workflows and processes.
• Support strategic and organisational change at the operational level.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Project leadership

Budget & resource planning

Change management

Communication to technical and non-tek

Team mentorship

Strategic alignment

Education

Master’s degree in a relevant field

Job description

National University of Singapore seeks a Programme Manager for the Heat Resilience & Performance Centre on a 2-year contract. The role oversees research and innovation programmes, driving end-to-end delivery from conceptualisation to impact, with responsibility for budgets, scope, and stakeholder engagement.

The successful candidate will lead high-performing teams, foster partnerships across government, industry and academia, and contribute to the Centre’s reputation as a leader in its field.