Project Manager, Project Management Office

A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A*STAR – Agency for Science, Technology and Research in Singapore is seeking an experienced Project Manager to own R&D and engineering initiatives. You will drive projects end-to-end, coordinate with researchers, engineers and external collaborators, and ensure milestones, budgets and deliverables are met with accountability and initiative.

The role requires strong ownership, learning agility and the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear actions, while maintaining rigorous

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Science, Technology or a related technical discipline.
• At least 5 years of project management experience in R&D, engineering, or product development environments.
• PM certifications (PMP/PRINCE2) are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Take end-to-end ownership of assigned R&D and engineering projects through lifecycle.
• Drive projects to deliver scope, milestones, technical deliverables, schedule and budget.
• Develop and maintain project plans, budgets, risk registers and other PM documentation.
• Identify risks, issues and dependencies and implement mitigation plans.
• Collaborate with researchers, engineers, technical leads, management, customers and collaborators.
• Promote continuous improvement of project management processes.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Risk & issue management

Scheduling & budgeting

Communication

Learning agility

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering/Science/Technology

Job description

Role Overview

The successful candidate should demonstrate a strong ownership mindset ideally someone who does not simply track project activities but actively drives projects forward. We are looking for an individual who is willing to learn, asks the right questions, anticipates potential problems, follows through on commitments and takes accountability for delivering results. The role requires someone who is comfortable stepping into unfamiliar areas, working with technical experts to build understanding, and taking the initiative to determine the appropriate next steps.

Responsibilities

• Take end-to-end ownership and accountability for assigned R&D and engineering projects, managing the full project lifecycle from initiation and planning through execution, delivery and closure.
• Drive projects towards successful delivery of agreed scope, milestones, technical deliverables, schedule, budget and outcomes, taking proactive action where there are deviations or risks.
• Develop and maintain robust project plans, schedules, budgets, risk registers, resource plans and other project management documentation required for effective project execution.
• Proactively identify risks, issues, dependencies and potential roadblocks, and work with project teams and stakeholders to develop mitigation and recovery plans before they impact delivery.
• Take initiative in resolving project challenges and escalating issues appropriately, with clear assessment of the situation, potential impact and recommended next steps.
• Partner closely with researchers, engineers, technical leads, management, customers and external collaborators to establish clear project objectives, deliverables, responsibilities and expectations.
• Demonstrate a willingness and ability to learn new technologies, processes and subject areas, particularly when managing projects outside one's existing domain expertise.
• Facilitate project meetings and reviews, ensuring discussions are outcome-focused, decisions are documented and actions are actively followed through to closure.
• Support project closure, including assessment of project outcomes, lessons learnt, documentation and transition or handover of project deliverables where applicable.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of project lifecycle management processes, tools, templates and best practices, and promote good project management discipline across project teams.
• Support broader programme and PMO activities where required, including portfolio reporting, resource planning, process improvement and cross-project coordination.

Job Requirement

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Science, Technology or a related technical discipline.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience, preferably with demonstrated project management experience in R&D, engineering, technology development or product development environments.
• Proven ability to independently manage multiple projects, priorities and stakeholders while maintaining focus on delivery and outcomes.
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability, with the ability to take responsibility for assigned projects and follow issues through to resolution.
• Strong learning agility and intellectual curiosity, with a willingness to understand unfamiliar technologies, engineering processes and business contexts.
• Demonstrated project management capabilities in areas such as project planning, scheduling, risk and issue management, budget tracking, resource management, stakeholder management and status reporting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess project situations, identify underlying issues and recommend practical solutions.
• Able to work effectively with multidisciplinary technical teams and translate technical information into clear project implications, actions and decisions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to engage and manage stakeholders across different functions and seniority levels.
• A collaborative team player who is comfortable working in a dynamic environment while also being able to work independently and take ownership of deliverables.
• Resilient and adaptable, with the ability to manage ambiguity, changing priorities and challenges inherent in R&D and technology development projects.
• PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent project management certification would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of manufacturing, advanced manufacturing, remanufacturing or related engineering processes would be advantageous.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Science, Technology or a related technical discipline.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience, preferably with demonstrated project management experience in R&D, engineering, technology development or product development environments.
• Proven ability to independently manage multiple projects, priorities and stakeholders while maintaining focus on delivery and outcomes.
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability, with the ability to take responsibility for assigned projects and follow issues through to resolution.
• Strong learning agility and intellectual curiosity, with a willingness to understand unfamiliar technologies, engineering processes and business contexts.
• Demonstrated project management capabilities in areas such as project planning, scheduling, risk and issue management, budget tracking, resource management, stakeholder management and status reporting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess project situations, identify underlying issues and recommend practical solutions.
• Able to work effectively with multidisciplinary technical teams and translate technical information into clear project implications, actions and decisions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to engage and manage stakeholders across different functions and seniority levels.
• A collaborative team player who is comfortable working in a dynamic environment while also being able to work independently and take ownership of deliverables.
• Resilient and adaptable, with the ability to manage ambiguity, changing priorities and challenges inherent in R&D and technology development projects.
• PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent project management certification would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of manufacturing, advanced manufacturing, remanufacturing or related engineering processes would be advantageous.