Senior Manager / Manager – HPC Resource Management (SPE), NSCC

A*STAR RESEARCH ENTITIES; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research organization in Singapore is looking for a Senior Manager/Manager in Strategic Planning and Engagement. The role involves co-leading resource management strategies and liaising with funding bodies. Candidates should have a Bachelor/Master's degree in Business Analytics or Business Administration and at least 5 years of experience in related fields. Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills are essential. This is an opportunity to contribute significantly to national R&D initiatives in an impactful capacity.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in business analytics, administration, or project management.
• Interest or background in IT and/or grant call administration.
• Self-motivated and willing to adapt and learn.

Responsibilities

• Co-lead planning and implementation of HPC resource management strategies.
• Liaise with research funding bodies and internal teams.
• Produce usage tracking reports and analyse resource utilisation trends.
• Maintain professional knowledge in national research initiatives and HPC.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor/Master degree in Business Analytics/Business Administration

Job description

As a Senior Manager/ Managerin Strategic Planning and Engagement, you will be a part of a high performing, dynamic team that work cross-functionally across strategic planning, resource management andstakeholder engagement. The team’s mission is to position NSCC Singapore as a National Research Infrastructure (NRI) supportingkey national R&D programmes and research projectsdelivering significant scientific impactand economic valuefor Singapore.

This role requiresstrong analyticalcapabilities, a high level of initiative, adaptability, and a continuous learning mindset.

Key Responsiblities:

• Co-lead the planning, allocation, and implementation of HPC resource management strategies.
• Develop a strong understanding of the research grant ecosystem, project resource management, and the alignment of external partnerships with national research infrastructure objectives.
• Liaise with research funding bodies, implementation agencies, government agencies, host institutions, and research offices to communicate resource allocation policies and application processes to the research community.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external committees on project prioritisation and HPC resource allocation decisions.
• Support research performers in project onboarding, resource allocation, project management, and optimisation of HPC usage.
• Produce usage tracking reports, analyse resource utilisation trends, and recommend corrective or optimisation measures where required.
• Collate data, statistics, and key metrics, and prepare management and committee reports with clear data visualisations.
• Provide oversight of administrative processes related to HPC resource allocation to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Co-develop management dashboards, in collaboration with cross-disciplinary teams, to provide visibility into resource allocation, utilisation trends, and scenario simulations.
• Maintain a high level of self-motivation and continuously update professional knowledge in areas such as national research initiatives, HPC, and emerging computing technologies including AI and quantum computing.
• Perform other duties as assigned when required.

Qualification & Field of Study

• Bachelor/ Masterdegree in Business Analytics/ Business Administration or equivalent

Min. Years of Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in business analytics and/or administration and/or project management experience, with a background or interest in IT and/or grant call administration.

Other Requirements(e.g. Skills, Competencies)

• Exceptional communication both written and verbal, with the ability to listen and understand complex technology jargons.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyse complex issues and convey concise, clear accounts of information.
• Strong organisational, planning, and prioritisation skills.
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining accuracy to meetdeadlines.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Self-motivated and willing to learn, adapt, change, and grow as aprofessional.
• Experience in the administration of research grant calls, government agencies engagements, and high-tech sector will be an advantage.