Senior Assistant Manager, Business Operations Management

Nanyang Technological University; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Singapore is looking for a Senior Assistant Manager in Business Operations Management to oversee and coordinate all aspects of the lab’s operations. Responsibilities include grant management, budget oversight, HR coordination, and compliance with regulations. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree, at least 5 years of project management experience, and strong analytical and communication skills. Join a dynamic research environment focusing on cutting-edge AI technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline, preferably in human resources, finance, business administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in project management; HR and finance management experience is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and strategise grant management and utilisation.
• Oversee lab's budget and expense management.
• Coordinate all HR activities.
• Generate insightful reports on overall lab performance.
• Ensure compliance with Grantor and NTU policies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Effective communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, finance or business administration

Job description

S-Lab for Advanced Intelligence, established in 2020, is a university laboratory at NTU focusing on research and development of cutting‑edge AI technologies in computer vision, natural language processing, reinforcement learning, deep learning, and distributed computing. We aim to create impactful applications spanning various strategic areas in partnership with academic, industry, and government organizations.

As the Senior Assistant Manager, Business Operations Management the job holder will play a critical role in coordinating and administering all aspects of the centre’s operations, including human resources, financial operations, utilisation of funding and lab administration. Reporting to the Associate Director, you will be responsible for ensuring the efficient allocation of resources, compliance with regulations, and support for research activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and strategise grant management and utilisation. Track grant spending, milestones, and reporting deadlines.

• Be involved and oversee lab's budget, and expense management. Managing budget allocation which includes monitoring budget review and reporting for S‑Lab’s external funded and cost.

• Work closely with PIs and HR department in coordinating all HR activities.

• Responsible in generating insightful reports to Management and PI on overall S‑Lab performance which includes grant utilisation, staffing, expenses, procurement and facilities.

• Ensure compliance with Grantor and NTU policies and regulations.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree from any discipline, preferably degree in human resources, finance, business administration, or a related field.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management and understanding of HR and finance management is a plus.

• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.

• Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.