Senior Engineer (Project Management Office), SIMTech

A*STAR RESEARCH ENTITIES; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A*STAR RESEARCH ENTITIES in Singapore is seeking a Project Manager to oversee medium-scale projects under the PMO lifecycle. You will coordinate with technical and industry teams to define needs and drive delivery from concept to completion.

The role requires strong communication, business acumen, and a proactive approach to solving technical challenges, with a willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies. A collaborative, team-oriented mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing medium-scale projects within PMO lifecycle
• Ability to liaise with technical and business teams
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Responsibilities

• Project manage medium scale projects and/or programmes under the PMO project lifecycle framework – meeting project scope, schedule & cost requirements.
• Deep dive with technical/research team to fine-tune needs, requirements, and expectations of industry partner.
• Facilitate good communication between the cross-functional team members and fosters teamwork
• Manage and monitor project/programme issues & mitigate risk
• Manage and implement project/programme changes and interventions to achieve project deliverables and mitigate risk
• Track, monitor and report the progress of the project to all stakeholders and ensure effective communication with industry partner throughout the project life cycle.
• Deliver project outcomes in the defined scope, costs, quality, and timeline

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk management

Communication

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Project manage medium scale projects and/or programmes under the PMO project lifecycle framework - meeting project scope, schedule & cost requirements.
• Deep dive with technical/ research team to fine-tune needs, requirements, and expectations of industry partner.
• Facilitate good communication between the cross-functional team members and fosters teamwork
• Manage and monitor project/ programme issues & mitigate risk
• Manage and implement project/ programme changes and interventions to achieve project deliverables and mitigate risk
• Track, monitor and report the progress of the project to all stakeholders and ensure effective communication with industry partner throughout the project life cycle.
• Deliver project outcomes in the defined scope, costs, quality, and timeline

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor in any Science & Engineering related disciplines.
• At least 3-year work experience in manufacturing roles within the aerospace & MRO / oil and gas / semiconductors / manufacturing industry.
• PMP certifications or equivalent will be advantageous.
• Good business acumen, able to identify business opportunity and interact with industry partners confidently.
• A team player who is motivated to solve technical challenges and deliver on time to customers.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technology promptly.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.