Project Manager (Engineering and Material Science)

ntu; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NTU's NTI-NTU Corporate Laboratory in Singapore seeks a seasoned Project Manager to drive multi-disciplinary research initiatives from initiation to closeout. You will develop plans, monitor progress, manage budgets, and coordinate with funding bodies and university partners.

The role requires 6–8 years in project management within research or multi-stakeholder settings, with CAPM/PMP certification and proficiency in MS Project/Smartsheet.

Qualifications

• Lead full project lifecycle from initiation to closeout in research settings.
• Possess MSc/Engineering/Materials Science degree; postgraduate qualification advantageous.
• Capable of using MS Project/Smartsheet/Primavera for planning and reporting.
• Experience with waterfall, agile or hybrid PM approaches in multi-stakeholder environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full project lifecycle from initiation and planning through execution, monitoring and closeout.
• Develop and maintain project plans, Gantt charts, milestones, resource schedules and reporting timelines.
• Monitor project progress and expenditure, including planned-versus-actual analysis.
• Coordinate with funding agencies, industry partners, University administration and researchers.
• Prepare project status reports, progress updates and financial summaries.
• Identify and mitigate risks, manage issues proactively and escalate as needed.
• Support grant administration and ensure compliance with funding agreements and policies.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Reporting

Problem-solving

English and Mandarin

Education

MSc or Degree in Engineering or Materials Science

Tools

Microsoft Project

Smartsheet

Primavera P6

ProjectLibre

Microsoft Office

Job description

NTI-NTU Corporate Laboratory is a collaboration between Nanofilm Technologies International Limited ("Nanofilm", "NTI"), Nanyang Technological University ("NTU") and supported by Singapore under RIE2025. The Laboratory's objective is to propel Innovation and Technologies commercialisation through NTU's innovation and NTI's deep technology. NTI-NTU Corporate Laboratory aligns with Singapore's RIE2025 handbook - which emphasises the nation's commitment to research and innovation, aiming to drive economic growth and address national challenges.

The Nanyang Technological University NTI-NTU Corporate Laboratory is looking for a Project Manager to support the delivery of co-funded multidisciplinary research projects across the laboratory.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the full project lifecycle from initiation and planning through execution, monitoring and closeout.


• Develop and maintain project plans, Gantt charts, milestones, resource schedules and reporting timelines.


• Monitor project progress and expenditure, including planned-versus-actual analysis, and coordinate corrective actions where necessary.


• Coordinate with funding agencies, industry partners, University administration, principal investigators, researchers, engineers, suppliers and collaborators.


• Prepare project status reports, progress updates and financial summaries for different stakeholder and governance requirements.


• Identify and mitigate project risks, manage issues proactively and escape significant matters appropriately.


• Support grant administration and ensure compliance with funding agreements, funding agency guidelines and University policies.

Job Requirements

• MSc and/or Degree in Engineering or Materials Science; a relevant postgraduate qualification would be advantageous.


• At least 6-8 years of project management experience, preferably in a research, academic or multi-stakeholder environment.


• CAPM or PMP training or certification, with active certification preferred.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Project or equivalent tools such as Smartsheet, Primavera P6 or ProjectLibre, as well as Microsoft Office.


• Experience applying waterfall, agile or hybrid project management methodologies to research-driven projects.


• Strong stakeholder management, analytical, reporting and problem-solving capabilities.


• Proficiency in written and spoken English and Mandarin to communicate with suppliers, partners and stakeholders.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Hiring Institution: NTU