Project Manager (PMO), ARTC

A*STAR RESEARCH ENTITIES; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A*STAR RESEARCH ENTITIES is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead aerospace MRO technology deployment projects from concept to industrial implementation. You will align research engineers, industry partners and technology teams to deliver industrial impact and scalable deployment in Singapore.

Responsibilities include planning, budgeting, risk management, and cross-functional coordination to ensure on-time delivery and operational readiness across cycles of development and deployment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master degree in engineering or project management related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of project management experience in engineering environment.
• PMP certifications or equivalent advantageous.
• Experience working with cross-functional technical teams and external industry stakeholders.
• Experience managing technology development projects from concept to industrial deployment.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end management of aerospace MRO technology projects from problem definition through development, validation and industrialisation.
• Develop and manage project plans, schedules, milestones, budgets, and deliverables.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams of researchers, engineers and industry partners to ensure timely project execution.
• Track project progress and manage risks, issues, and mitigation plans.
• Drive deployment of new capabilities, including equipment, processes, and digital solutions.
• Translate industry operational needs into technology development roadmaps and implementation strategies.
• Oversee technology validation, readiness assessments and scale-up for shopfloor deployment.
• Support technology transfer into operational environments.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional teamwork

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor or Master degree in Engineering or related discipline

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead technology deployment projects with industry partners. The role will manage the end-to-end execution of projects focused on developing and implementing advanced manufacturing and repair technologies for aerospace maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) operations. The Project Manager will work closely with industry partners, research engineers, and technology teams to ensure projects deliver industrial impact, operational readiness, and scalable deployment.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Execution

• Lead end-to-end management of aerospace MRO technology projects from problem definition through development, validation and industrialisation .
• Develop and manage project plans, schedules, milestones, budgets, and deliverables .
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams of researchers, engineers and industry partners to ensure timely project execution.
• Track project progress and manage risks, issues, and mitigation plans.

Industrialisation

• Drive deployment of new capabilities , including equipment, processes, and digital solutions.
• Translate industry operational needs into technology development roadmaps and implementation strategies .
• Oversee technology validation, readiness assessments and scale-up for shopfloor deployment .
• Support technology transfer into operational environments.

Industry Collaboration

• Serve as the key interface between research teams and our quality industry partners .
• Co-develop project scope, technical objectives, and success metrics with partners.
• Facilitate regular project reviews and governance meetings with stakeholders.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor or Master degree in any Engineering, or Project management related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of project management experience in engineering environment
• PMP certifications or equivalent will be advantageous
• Experience working with cross-functional technical teams and external industry stakeholders .
• Experience managing technology development projects from concept to industrial implementation .
• Good business acumen, driven to deliver customer requirements and project deadlines
• Strong problem-solving mindset with ability to navigate technical and operational challenges.

The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on its prevailing recruitment policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.