Manager, Research Grants & Center Operations

Nanyang Technological University Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Nanyang Technological University Singapore is seeking a Manager to ensure the effective delivery of the full spectrum of research grant management and administrative services for the university's new research centre. The role oversees HR, finance, procurement, legal and outreach across a team of about 40 researchers in six groups.

You will coordinate with NTU central grant management processes, drive pre- and post-award grant activities, and organise international collaborations and workshops.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, accounting or public administration or related field.
• 10+ years of professional experience in a related area with 5+ years in research administration or grant management.
• Strong understanding of Singapore's research ecosystem including the research funding, governance and administrative landscape.
• Deep knowledge of NTU systems and processes in grant administration and institutional governance.
• Past portfolio to have led grant management of programmes with value exceeding SGD 20 million SGD.

Responsibilities

• Establish governance framework and operating procedures for all HR-related services, including recruitment, contract renewal, annual appraisals and staff training and development amongst other functions, in accordance with the University HR policies and processes.
• Develop and drive grant management functions across pre-award and post-award stages as supporting a major research programme with its 40 research staff across six research teams.
• Coordinate the efficient delivery of all HR-related services for research staff including recruitment, contract renewal, annual appraisals and staff training and development amongst other functions, in accordance the University HR policies and processes.
• Coordinate and oversee the efficient delivery of all Finance-related services for the research programme including annual budgeting and expenses tracking, procurement process (e.g. quotations and tenders) and vendor management.
• Responsible for international engagement and partnerships, including overseeing the negotiation and execution of agreements and driving external engagement initiatives to strengthen Centre’s partnerships.
• Plan and organize outreach activities and research workshops spanning conception, planning and execution including provision of logistical arrangements.
• Coordinate travel and logistical arrangements for research team members and overseas visitors, ensuring smooth and timely support for programme-related travel and engagements.
• Provide coordination as needed in other grant management functions such as when interfacing with the NTU Legal, planning for periodic NTU safety audits and other institutional compliance requirements.

Skills

Grant management

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, accounting or public administration

Job description

Nanyang Technological University Singapore is seeking a Manager to ensure the effective delivery of the full spectrum of research grant management and administrative services for the university's new research centre. The role oversees HR, finance, procurement, legal and outreach across a team of about 40 researchers in six groups.

You will coordinate with NTU central grant management processes, drive pre- and post-award grant activities, and organise international collaborations and workshops.