Senior Manager (Office of Research and Technology)

National University Of Singapore; Singapore; Vor Ort; SGD 180.000 - 240.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

National University of Singapore is seeking a senior leader to partner with industry and advance research collaborations. The role focuses on strategic leadership, programme development, and effective stakeholder engagement across ORT and CDE.

You will drive partnerships, manage resources, and report outcomes to senior leadership. The position requires extensive experience in research management, excellent communication, and strong project leadership to foster industry-aligned education and

Qualifikationen

• Recognised bachelor’s degree; a postgraduate degree will be an advantage.
• At least 10 years of experience in research management or industry development within a research setting.
• Strong team player with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent analytical and project management abilities.
• In-depth understanding of the local research, innovation and enterprise ecosystem.
• Resourceful, with strong problem-solving capabilities.

Aufgaben

• Lead the strategic analysis of industry data to identify key sectors and potential partners for collaboration.
• Develop and execute both short- and long-term strategies to engage industry sectors aligned with national priorities and NUS/CDE’s research interests.
• Oversee the execution of industry engagement strategies, ensuring successful delivery on time and alignment with ORT goals.
• Track and assess the outcomes of industry engagement initiatives, refining strategies for continuous improvement.
• Lead efforts to enhance and expand educational and training programmes (IPGP) in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
• Manage multiple projects concurrently, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery.
• Foster a culture of service excellence and establish best practices for industry engagement.
• Oversee reporting to senior leadership and ensure alignment with organisational goals.

Kenntnisse

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Project management

Data analysis

Team leadership

Policy understanding

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree

Postgraduate degree advantageous

Jobbeschreibung

Job De ion

Support the Vice Dean and Assistant Deans in Office of Research and Technology (ORT) to develop and grow industry partnerships and engagements:

Strategic Leadership in Industry Partnerships:

• Lead the strategic analysis of industry data to identify key sectors and potential partners for collaboration.
• Develop and execute both short- and long-term strategies to engage industry sectors aligned with national priorities and NUS/College of Design and Engineering (CDE)s research interests.
• Build sustainable, high-impact relationships with industry leaders, ensuring alignment with CDE's goals and initiatives.

Strategy Execution and Oversight:

• Oversee the execution of industry engagement strategies, ensuring successful delivery on time and alignment with ORT goals.
• Manage resources, budgets, and timelines, ensuring strategies are aligned with ORT's goals.
• Provide leadership to teams involved in partnership execution, ensuring effective coordination and collaboration.

Continuous Monitoring and Evaluation:

• Track and assess the outcomes of industry engagement initiatives, refining strategies for continuous improvement.
• Utilise performance data and feedback to adjust strategies and ensure alignment with evolving industry trends.

Expand Industry-Related Educational and Training Programmes:

• Lead efforts to enhance and expand the Industrial Postgraduate Programme (IPGP) and other training programs in collaboration with relevant internal stakeholders.
• Develop initiatives that meet both industry needs and academic objectives.

Project Management Excellence:

• Manage multiple projects concurrently, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery.
• Proactively address risks, resolve issues, and implement corrective actions to ensure successful project outcomes.

Service Excellence:

• Foster a culture of service excellence by ensuring high-quality, efficient, and effective partnership management.
• Establish best practices for industry engagement and ensure consistent service delivery to industry partners.

Stakeholder Reporting and Communication:

• Oversee the development of reports and presentations to senior leadership on industry partnership performance.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to provide strategic updates and ensure alignment with organisational goals.

Qualifications

• Recognised bachelor's degree; a postgraduate degree will be an advantage.
• At least 10 years of experience in research management or industry development within a research setting.
• Strong team player with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent analytical and project management abilities.
• In-depth understanding of the local research, innovation and enterprise ecosystem.
• Resourceful, with strong problem-solving capabilities.