Snr Manager / Manager (Maritime Decarbonisation)(2-year contract)

Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore; Singapore; Presencial; SGD 90.000 - 170.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore is seeking a policy professional to help steer decarbonisation in Singapore’s domestic maritime sector. You will work on climate targets, strategies to decarbonise port operations and harbour craft, and collaborate with industry, academia and technology partners to turn strategies into action.

The role emphasizes evaluating emerging technologies and fuels, building industry alignment, piloting new models, and planning long-term fleet renewal, with a focus

Formación

• Experience in energy efficiency and decarbonisation technologies.
• Grant management/ administration experience.
• Experience managing stakeholder engagements with research institutes and government agencies.
• Strong cross-functional leadership and communication.

Responsabilidades

• Shape decarbonisation policies by evaluating technologies, viability, and feasibility.
• Build industry alignment through stakeholder engagement to develop a shared vision.
• Accelerate harbour craft electrification with policies and incentives.
• Develop regulatory frameworks to enable low carbon fuels and tech.
• Pilot new technologies and operating models with industry partners.
• Plan longer-term fleet transformation with academia and industry.
• Drive research, innovation and partnerships in harbour craft electrification.

Conocimientos

Team leadership

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder engagement

Decarbonisation tech

Energy efficiency

Educación

Engineering degree

Sustainability coursework

Descripción del empleo

What the role is:

The maritime sector is undergoing a profound transformation as it transitions towards net zero. New technologies and fuels are emerging, with electrification gaining traction as a key decarbonisation pathway for maritime operations. You will be part of a dynamic team at the forefront of shaping the decarbonisation of Singapore’s domestic maritime sector. You will help manage Singapore’s climate targets and commitments for the sector, formulate strategies to decarbonise port operations and harbour craft, and work closely with industry, academia and technology partners to turn these strategies into action.

What you will be working on:

Your work will involve:

• Shaping decarbonisation policies by assessing the technological maturity, economic viability and operational feasibility of emerging technologies, fuels and solutions.
• Building industry alignment by engaging industry stakeholders to develop a common understanding of the evolving landscape and forge a shared vision for the sector’s decarbonisation.
• Accelerating harbour craft electrification by developing and implementing policies, incentives, and other measures to build a vibrant ecosystem for electric harbour craft, and support companies in their transition towards net zero.
• Developing regulatory frameworks to progressively enable and drive the transition towards low carbon fuels and technologies.
• Piloting new technologies and operating models in partnership with industry, including novel logistics models that can enhance productivity while reducing emissions.
• Planning for longer-term fleet transformation by working with academia and industry to understand longer-term trends and incorporate them into strategies for fleet renewal, optimisation and decarbonisation.
• Driving research, innovation and industry partnerships to advance technology development and deployment, particularly in harbour craft electrification.

What we are looking for:

• Knowledge in Sciences/ Chemical/ Electrical Engineering preferred. Completion of relevant modules in sustainability-related courses will also be considered.
• Experience in assessment of energy efficiency & decarbonisation technologies and grant management/ administration will have an added advantage.
• Proven experience in managing stakeholder engagements and technical studies and projects in collaboration with research institutes and government agencies.
• Is a team player and possesses strong analytical, project management, interpersonal and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams.

About Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore

"The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) was established on 2 February 1996, with the mission to develop Singapore as a premier global hub port and international maritime centre (IMC), and to advance and safeguard Singapore's strategic maritime interests.MPA is the driving force behind Singapore's port and maritime development, taking on the roles of Port Authority, Port Regulator, Port Planner, IMC Champion, and National Maritime Representative.MPA partners the industry and other agencies to enhance safety, security and environmental protection in our port waters, facilitate port operations and growth, expand the cluster of maritime ancillary services, and promote maritime R&D and manpower development."