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

Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA); Singapore; Presencial; SGD 70.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) is seeking a skilled professional to help shape the decarbonisation of Singapore’s domestic maritime sector. You will assess emerging technologies, formulate strategies to decarbonise port operations, and work with industry partners to turn plans into action.

You will collaborate with academia and government agencies, contribute to policy development, and drive pilot projects and regulatory frameworks for a low-carbon maritime future.

Formación

• Knowledge in sustainability and decarbonisation technologies.
• Experience in energy efficiency assessment and decarbonisation technologies.
• Proven experience in stakeholder engagements with research institutes and government agencies.
• Team player with strong analytical, project management, and communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Shaping decarbonisation policies by assessing technologies, economic viability, and operational feasibility.
• Engaging industry stakeholders to build consensus on the sector’s decarbonisation.
• Accelerating harbour craft electrification through policy development, incentives, and industry measures.
• Developing regulatory frameworks to enable transition to low-carbon fuels and technologies.
• Piloting new technologies and operating models with industry partners.
• Planning long-term fleet transformation with academia and industry for renewal and decarbonisation.
• Driving research, innovation and partnerships to advance technology deployment.

Conocimientos

Engineering

Grant Mgmt

Stakeholder Eng

Project Mgmt

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.

[What you will be working on]

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.

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.