Project Engineer/ Project Manager, PMO, ARTC

A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research agency in Singapore is looking for a Project Manager to oversee the full life cycle of R&D projects. Responsibilities include planning, executing, and delivering project outcomes while managing risks and stakeholders. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering, at least 3 years of project management experience, and strong communication skills. In addition, PMP certification is advantageous. This role emphasizes team collaboration and effective project management practices.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of project management experience in R&D or engineering.
• Proven track record of executing successful projects.
• Strong business acumen driving customer requirements and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the full life cycle of R&D projects.
• Ensure successful delivery of project scope and targets.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to establish communication and project plans.
• Motivate team members in design and solution delivery.
• Track and report the progress of the project.
• Implement changes to achieve project deliverables.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Budget tracking

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor or Masters in engineering related discipline

PMP certification or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

• Responsible for leading and managing the full life cycle R&D projects and product delivery by planning, organizing, executing and evaluating from conception to completion.
• Ensure successful delivery of project scope and targets while managing project risk, quality, delivery, scope, schedule, and budget.
• Partners with internal and external stakeholders to establish communication plans, build project schedules and establish clear project deliverables and milestones.
• Drive leadership by motivating project team members in the design, development, and delivery of R&D solutions to customers.
• Ability to demonstrate a good level of understanding of technical/engineering processes in order to work with teams throughout the project development cycle.
• Track, monitor and report the progress of the project to all stakeholders.
• Implement and manage project changes and interventions to achieve project deliverables and mitigate risk.
• Overall project evaluation and assessment of results.
• Establish project lifecycle management procedures and best practices to ensure project teams maintain discipline needed to successfully complete their projects.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor or Masters in any engineering related discipline
• PMP certifications or equivalent is advantageous
• Proven track record of executing multiple successful projects
• At least 3 year(s) of working experience in project management experience in related field (R&D, engineering)
• Strong business acumen, driven to deliver customer requirements and project deadlines
• Outstanding project management capabilities; i.e. planning, risk management, status reporting, budget tracking, stakeholder management, resource management
• Knowledge and understanding of re-manufacturing techniques and limitations
• A team player and technically motivated to solve problems, innovate and deliver to internal and external customers
• Strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills