Senior Manager / Manager, Singapore Aerospace Programme Office

A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research in Singapore is seeking a candidate to manage the aerospace Consortium Programme and Impact Projects. The role involves overseeing grant documentation, liaising with stakeholders, and implementing funding policies.

The ideal candidate will possess a good tertiary degree, along with a minimum of 3 years of experience in relevant roles. Strong analytical, organizational, writing, and communication skills are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in public sector policy/planning/governance/programme roles.
• Keen interest in governance and policy roles in a research and development environment.
• Independent and resourceful with a strong team player mindset.

Responsibilities

• Manage grant documentation for evaluation and adherence to requirements.
• Implement policies and administer funding initiatives.
• Liaise with stakeholders on grant-related data and policies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Writing and presentation skills

Communication skills

Education

Good tertiary degree

Job description

The Singapore Aerospace Programme Office (SAPO) orchestrates aerospace research and development in Singapore, drives industry translation of research outcomes, and grows the aerospace ecosystem. SAPO is looking for a candidate to manage the aerospace Consortium Programme and Impact Projects.

Grant Administration

• Collate and process grant documentation (e.g. proposals, reports, variation requests, fund requisitions) to facilitate proposal evaluation and ensure adherence to grantor requirements and timelines
• Secretariat duties for the review process of the aerospace funding initiative
• Implement policies and processes pertaining to the administration of the funding initiative, including pre- and post-award workflows
• Liaise and communicate with research performers, council, governing board on grant-related data, policies and processes
• Review regularly the progress of awarded grants to ensure that KPIs, milestones and budget utilisation is on track, and highlight issues for early intervention
• Analyse performance indicators and budgets for reporting of project KPI dashboard to stakeholders
• Manage the Standard Operating Procedures and Reporting Templates for aerospace funding initiative

Ecosystem Development

• Assist in the planning and execution of the 6-monthly consortium programme management committee meetings, and grant calls workshops for industry and local academia
• Liaise with industry and research performers on new project proposals and research agreements

Job Requirements

• Good tertiary degree
• Minimum 3 years of experience in public sector policy/planning/governance/programme roles. Candidate with higher experience will be considered for a more senior position.
• Keen interest in governance and policy roles in a research and development environment
• Strong analytical and organisational skills to manage data and reports
• Good writing and presentation skills
• Good communicator to liaise with internal and external stakeholders
• Independent and resourceful
• Great team player