Manager (Office of Research and Technology)

National University Of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

National University of Singapore is seeking an experienced Professional to support the Office of Research and Technology in expanding industry partnerships and engagements.

The role focuses on liaison with industry to build sustainable collaborations, develop joint programmes, and coordinate events that showcase the university’s capabilities to industry partners.

Qualifications

• Recognised degree in a STEM discipline.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in industry engagement, partnership development, or programme management.
• Proven ability to build and sustain partnerships with industry, government and academic stakeholders.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills; team-oriented.
• Excellent organisational and project management abilities with multi-initiative coordination.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the main liaison between industry partners and researchers to foster strong, sustainable relationships.
• Facilitate and manage strategic collaborations with industry to support research, innovation, and talent development.
• Design and develop programmes such as industrial research projects, internships, and joint training with industry.
• Conceptualise, plan, and organise joint workshops, seminars, networking sessions, and events with industry.
• Coordinate participation in external industry meetings and forums to strengthen visibility and collaboration opportunities.
• Maintain engagement with partners to understand industry needs and identify new joint activities.
• Support negotiation of partnership agreements, project scopes, and proposals.

Skills

Partnership management

Stakeholder engagement

Program management

Event planning

Communication

Negotiation

Education

STEM degree

Postgraduate qualification advantageous

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.