Senior Research Engineer (PMO), SIMTech

A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research in Singapore is seeking a Project Manager to oversee medium-scale projects within the PMO lifecycle, ensuring scope, schedule, and cost are met. You will partner with technical and research teams, align with industry partners, and drive cross-functional collaboration to deliver outcomes within defined timelines.

Applicants should have a Bachelor in Science/Engineering, strong business acumen, and PMP or equivalent; senior candidates may be

Qualifications

• Bachelor in Science/Engineering required.
• Strong business acumen and stakeholder management.
• PMP or equivalent certification advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Project manage medium scale projects and/or programmes under the PMO lifecycle.
• Deep dive with technical/research team to fine-tune needs and expectations of industry partner.
• Facilitate good communication between cross-functional team members.
• Manage and monitor project/programme issues and mitigate risk.
• Implement project changes to achieve deliverables and mitigate risk.
• Track and report progress to stakeholders and ensure effective communication with industry partner.
• Deliver project outcomes within defined scope, costs, quality, and timeline.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Communication

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering

Tools

PMO tools

PMP certification

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 Summary

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.


• Good business acumen, able to identify business opportunity independently and interact with industry partners confidently.


• Proactive team player and technically motivated to solve problems, innovate and deliver to industry.


• Industry experience in managing product development or research project would be considered for senior position.


• PMP certifications or equivalent will be advantageous.