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

MPA Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore; Singapore; Presencial; SGD 70.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

MPA Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore invites a highly motivated professional to join its decarbonisation initiative. You will help shape policies, assess technologies, and collaborate with industry, academia and government to transform Singapore's maritime sector toward net zero.

The role focuses on building alignment, piloting new technologies, developing regulatory frameworks and planning long-term fleet transformation, with emphasis on electrification of harbour craft and sustainable

Formación

• Knowledge of sciences/chemical/electrical engineering preferred.
• Experience in assessing energy efficiency and decarbonisation technologies.
• Experience with grant management/administration is a plus.
• Proven ability to manage stakeholder engagements with institutes and agencies.

Responsabilidades

• Shaping decarbonisation policies by assessing technologies, viability and feasibility.
• Building industry alignment with stakeholders to create a shared vision.
• Accelerating harbour craft electrification through policies and incentives.
• Developing regulatory frameworks to enable low carbon fuels and tech.
• Piloting new technologies and operating models with industry partners.
• Planning for longer-term fleet transformation with academia and industry.
• Driving research and industry partnerships to advance tech deployment.

Conocimientos

Energy efficiency

Decarbonisation tech

Stakeholder management

Project management

Educación

Science/Engineering degree

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:

1. 1. Shaping decarbonisation policies by assessing the technological maturity, economic viability and operational feasibility of emerging technologies, fuels and solutions.
2. 2. 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.
3. 3. 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.
4. 4. Developing regulatory frameworks to progressively enable and drive the transition towards low carbon fuels and technologies.
5. 5. Piloting new technologies and operating models in partnership with industry, including novel logistics models that can enhance productivity while reducing emissions.
6. 6. 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.
7. 7. 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.