Research Operations Lead — Grants & Projects

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 is seeking an experienced Project Administration professional to support IAIC project leads on variation requests and grant governance in Singapore.

You will manage project initiation, amendments, and records, ensuring compliance with funding requirements, while coordinating deliverables and reports across internal stakeholders. The role emphasizes data accuracy, process improvement, and effective communication within a multi-disciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any field.
• Experience with project agreements and grant T&Cs preferred.
• Experience with BI/analysis tools a plus.
• Independent problem-solving skills, innovative strategic and technical thinker, team player.
• Possess good interpersonal, presentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary point of contact for IAIC Project Leads on variation requests, ensuring timely processing and compliance.
• Oversee administration and system support for grant-funded and industry projects, including initiation and amendments.
• Coordinate timely submission of Grant Progress Reports, Final Reports, and other deliverables.
• Lead migration of legacy project data into the new A*PS with accuracy and continuity.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to resolve project administration issues and improve processes.
• Drive process improvements and digitalisation to enhance efficiency and service delivery.
• Review and administer project agreements and funding terms to ensure lifecycle compliance; grant administration experience is a plus.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Project administration

Stakeholder management

Documentation

Process improvement

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Business intelligence tools

Job description

A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research is seeking an experienced Project Administration professional to support IAIC project leads on variation requests and grant governance in Singapore.

You will manage project initiation, amendments, and records, ensuring compliance with funding requirements, while coordinating deliverables and reports across internal stakeholders. The role emphasizes data accuracy, process improvement, and effective communication within a multi-disciplinary team.