Manager (Office of Research and Technology)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Singapore seeks a Manager for the Office of Research and Technology to enhance industry partnerships. Responsibilities include building relationships with industry partners, planning collaborative events, and supporting programme managements. The ideal candidate holds a degree in a STEM field with at least 5 years of relevant experience, excellent negotiation and communication skills, and a strong penchant for fostering innovation. Join us in bridging academia and industry for impactful collaborations.

Qualifications

• Recognised degree in a STEM discipline; postgraduate qualification is an advantage.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in industry engagement, partnership development, or programme management.
• Proven ability to build and sustain strong partnerships with industry, government, and academic stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and project management skills.
• Proactive and collaborative.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the main liaison between industry partners and CDE PIs.
• Facilitate and manage strategic collaborations with industry.
• Conceptualise, plan, and organise joint workshops and seminars.
• Maintain regular engagement with key partners to understand industry needs.
• Monitor, track, and evaluate engagement outcomes.

Skills

Industry engagement

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Recognised degree in a STEM discipline

Postgraduate qualification

Job description

Job Title

Manager (Office of Research and Technology)

Posting Start Date: 02/12/2025

Job Description

Work with the Senior Manager (Industry) to support the Vice Dean and Assistant Deans in Office of Research and Technology (ORT) to expand and grow CDE’s partnerships and engagements with industry.

Industry Engagement & Relationship Management

• Serve as the main liaison between industry partners and CDE PIs to develop and foster strong, sustainable relationships.
• Facilitate and manage strategic collaborations with industry to support research, innovation, and talent development initiatives.
• Collaborate with CDE PIs and industry partners to design/develop programmes such as industrial research projects, internships, and joint training initiatives.

Programme & Event Development

• Conceptualise, plan, and organise joint workshops, seminars, networking sessions, and other events with industry to promote knowledge exchange and showcase CDE’s capabilities to industry collaborators.
• Coordinate and support CDE’s participation in external industry meetings, events, and forums to strengthen visibility and promote collaboration opportunities.

Partnership Support & Administration

• Maintain regular engagement with key partners to understand industry needs and identify new areas for joint activities.
• Facilitate communication and coordination between CDE researchers and industry stakeholders to align interests and deliver impactful outcomes.
• Support the negotiation of partnership agreements, project scopes, and proposals to ensure mutually beneficial collaborations.

Performance Tracking & Strategic Reporting

• Monitor, track, and evaluate engagement outcomes, providing data‑driven insights and reports to CDE Management.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and contribute to the development of CDE’s overall industry engagement strategy.

Qualifications

• Recognised degree in a STEM discipline; postgraduate qualification is an advantage.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in industry engagement, partnership development, or programme management, preferably within a university, research, or technology environment.
• Proven ability to build and sustain strong partnerships with industry, government, and academic stakeholders.
• Team player with excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, and experience engaging both industry and researchers.
• Strong organisational and project management skills, with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple initiatives concurrently.
• Proactive, strategic, and collaborative, with a passion for fostering innovation and bridging academia with industry.

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: College of Design and Engineering

Department: Dean's Office (College of Design & Eng)

Employee Referral Eligible:

Job requisition ID: 30871