R&D Grants & Innovation Portfolio Lead

Singapore Polytechnic; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Singapore Polytechnic is seeking a meticulous professional to support governance and management of its research, innovation and commercialisation funding portfolio. The role coordinates internal and external grants across the project lifecycle and supports the TIEFA Committee, monitoring performance and funding utilisation with PI’s and Technology Centres.

The appointee will gain exposure to IP, contracts, licensing and commercialisation matters through collaboration with TIE subject-matter

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of relevant experience in STEM research, grants, programme or project management.
• Fresh graduates with STEM or finance background welcome.
• Strong analytical, writing, organisational and follow-through skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate internal and external grants from application to post-project follow-up.
• Review grant submissions, amendments, deviation requests, progress reports and final reports for completeness, compliance and timely submission.
• Track project milestones, KPIs, budgets, fund utilisation and reporting obligations; follow up with project teams and elevate material risks or delays.
• Plan and coordinate TIEFA funding exercises and meetings, including applicant communications, agenda and paper preparation, project presentations, minutes, decisions and follow-up actions.
• Advise Principal Investigators and project teams on established grant processes, policies, terms and reporting requirements, and coordinate clarification of non-routine matters with relevant stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate project databases, records and audit trails, and prepare portfolio dashboards, management reports and submissions for internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide portfolio support to assigned Schools and Technology Centres, including coordination of funding, project, IP, contract, licensing and commercialisation matters with relevant TIE subject-matter experts.
• Liaise with Finance, HR, Legal, grant agencies, auditors, industry partners and other stakeholders to support effective project delivery and governance.
• Develop and improve grant-management SOPs, templates, checklists, guidance materials and digital records, and support other innovation programmes and initiatives as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Written communication

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Self-motivated

Education

STEM or Finance background

Job description

Singapore Polytechnic is seeking a meticulous professional to support governance and management of its research, innovation and commercialisation funding portfolio. The role coordinates internal and external grants across the project lifecycle and supports the TIEFA Committee, monitoring performance and funding utilisation with PI’s and Technology Centres.

The appointee will gain exposure to IP, contracts, licensing and commercialisation matters through collaboration with TIE subject-matter