Project Manager (AI-IAM), School of Computing

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research university in Singapore is seeking a Project Management Manager to oversee an AI-based Identity and Access Management project. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in a relevant field, PMP certification, and 5-7 years' experience in project management, particularly in tech research. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage stakeholder relationships, and ensure that project milestones are met while maintaining compliance with grant requirements.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher required.
• PMP certification is desirable.
• 5-7 years in project management, preferably in tech research.
• Strong stakeholder management experience.
• Familiar with AI/ML concepts and project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop project plans and monitor progress.
• Liaise between research team, industry partner, and grant agency.
• Manage project budget and compliance.
• Identify and mitigate project risks.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Team Coordination

Budget Management

Risk Management

Compliance

Agile/Scrum

AI/ML Concepts

Cybersecurity

Education

Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration or related field

Job description

Company description

The National University of Singapore is the national research university of Singapore. Founded in 1905 as the Straits Settlements and Federated Malay States Government Medical School, NUS is the oldest higher education institution in Singapore.

Job description

The Project Management Manager will oversee the AI-based Identity and Access Management (IAM) research project, ensuring timely delivery of project milestones, coordinating cross-functional teams, and managing stakeholder relationships. The role involves translating research outcomes into commercial applications while maintaining compliance with grant requirements and institutional policies.

Responsibilities

• Project Planning and Execution: Develop project plans and monitor progress.
• Stakeholder Management and Communication: Liaise between NUS research team, industry partner, and grant agency.
• Team Coordination and Resource Management: Recruit and coordinate research team members.
• Budget and Financial Management: Manage project budget and ensure compliance.
• Compliance and Quality Assurance: Ensure compliance with grant requirements and institutional policies.
• Technology Transfer and Commercialization Support: Facilitate technology transfer activities.
• Risk Management and Issue Resolution: Identify and mitigate project risks.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field.
• PMP certification is desirable.
• 5-7 years in project management, preferably in technology research, AI/ML projects, or cybersecurity domains.
• Proven track record of managing industry-academic collaborations.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with experience coordinating between research institutions and commercial partners.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex technical projects with multiple deliverables and tight deadlines.
• Experience with grant-funded projects and compliance requirements.
• Familiarity with AI/ML concepts, cybersecurity principles, IAM systems, and project management tools.
• Knowledge of intellectual property management and licensing agreements.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies for research projects.

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: School of Computing

Department: Dean's Office (School of Computing)

Employee Referral Eligible: No

Job requisition ID: 31226