Research Operations Manager - Grants & Compliance

A*STAR Research Entities (A*STAR); Singapore; On-site; SGD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A*STAR Research Entities (A*STAR) is seeking a Project Administration professional to support IAIC initiatives in Singapore. You will be the primary contact for variation requests, manage grant-funded projects, and ensure documentation and policy compliance across the project lifecycle.

You will oversee system support for project records, migrate legacy data into A*PS, and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver reports on time while driving efficiency and service improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience in dealing with project agreements and T&Cs of research grants is preferred.
• Experience in using business intelligence and analysis tools is a plus.
• Independent problem-solving skills, innovative strategic and technical thinker, team player.
• Possess good interpersonal, presentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for IAIC Project Leads on project variation and change requests, ensuring timely processing, proper documentation, and compliance with institutional policies and funding agency requirements.
• Oversee the administration and system support for grant-funded and industry projects, including project initiation, project amendments, and maintenance of project records.
• Partner with IAIC Project Leads and internal stakeholders to ensure the timely submission of Grant Progress Reports, Final Reports, and other required deliverables.
• Lead the migration of legacy project data into the new A*PS, ensuring data accuracy, integrity, and continuity of project tracking and reporting.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to resolve project administration matters and continuously improve processes
• Drive process improvement and digitalisation initiatives to enhance project administration, operational efficiency, and service delivery.
• Review and administer project agreements and funding terms and conditions (T&Cs) to ensure compliance throughout the project lifecycle. Experience in research grant administration is an advantage.
• Perform any other duties and responsibilities assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Grant management

BI tools

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

A*STAR Research Entities (A*STAR) is seeking a Project Administration professional to support IAIC initiatives in Singapore. You will be the primary contact for variation requests, manage grant-funded projects, and ensure documentation and policy compliance across the project lifecycle.

You will oversee system support for project records, migrate legacy data into A*PS, and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver reports on time while driving efficiency and service improvements.