Project Manager (Engineering and Material Science)

Nanyang Technological University; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

NTI-NTU Corporate Laboratory in Singapore seeks a Project Manager to lead cross‑disciplinary research initiatives from initiation to closeout. You will develop and maintain project plans, Gantt charts, milestones, and reporting timelines while tracking progress and expenditures.

You will coordinate with funding agencies, industry partners, university administration, researchers and suppliers. The role requires strong organisational, analytical and communication skills, plus experience with

Qualifications

• MSc and/or Degree in Engineering or Materials Science.
• CAPM or PMP training or certification is preferred.
• 6–8 years of project management experience, preferably in research or multi‑stakeholder environments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project or equivalent tools such as Smartsheet, Primavera P6 or ProjectLibre.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full project lifecycle from initiation to closeout.
• Develop and maintain project plans, Gantt charts, milestones, resource schedules and reporting timelines.
• Monitor progress and expenditure; coordinate corrective actions.
• Coordinate with funding agencies, industry partners, university administration, PI’s, researchers, engineers, suppliers and collaborators.
• Prepare project status reports, progress updates and financial summaries for governance requirements.
• Identify and mitigate project risks; manage issues and escalate as needed.
• Support grant administration and ensure compliance with funding agreements and university policies.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Reporting

Problem solving

English proficiency

Mandarin proficiency

PM methodologies (Waterfall/Agile/Hybr

Education

MSc or Degree in Engineering or Materials Science

CAPM or PMP certification

Tools

Microsoft Project

Smartsheet

Primavera P6

ProjectLibre

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 upscale 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

A research-intensive public university, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has 33,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students in the Engineering, Business, Science, Humanities, Arts, & Social Sciences, and Graduate colleges. It also has a medical school, the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, established jointly with Imperial College London. NTU is also home to world-class autonomous institutes – the National Institute of Education, S Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Earth Observatory of Singapore, and Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering – and various leading research centres such as the Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute (NEWRI) and Energy Research Institute @ NTU (ERI@N). Ranked amongst the world’s top universities by QS, NTU has also been named the world’s top young university for the past seven years. The University’s main campus is frequently listed among the Top 15 most beautiful university campuses in the world and has 57 Green Mark-certified (equivalent to LEED-certified) buildings, of which 95% are certified Green Mark Platinum. Apart from its main campus, NTU also has a campus in Novena, Singapore’s healthcare district. Under the NTU Smart Campus vision, the University harnesses the power of digital technology and tech-enabled solutions to support better learning and living experiences, the discovery of new knowledge, and the sustainability of resources.

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