SSAM Planning Officer, ARTC

A*STAR RESEARCH ENTITIES; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

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Job summary

A*STAR RESEARCH ENTITIES is seeking a strategic planning professional to support the SSAM Key Sector. You will evaluate strategic opportunities, develop business cases, and drive cross-functional planning across A*STAR RIs, aligned with corporate objectives.

The role involves preparing presentations for executive leadership, coordinating reporting, and assisting due diligence across financial, operational, and strategic dimensions. A Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
• Preferably with at least 3 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Support corporate planning and initiatives based on strategic goals for SSAM Key Sector and SIMTech & ARTC.
• Translate strategic objectives into actionable initiatives and trackable items.
• Plan, schedule, and communicate report schedule, objectives and risks to management.
• Prepare management presentations for senior board meetings and management sessions.
• Support due diligence activities across financial, operational, and strategic dimensions.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

Job Description

The personnel is responsible for supporting the A*STAR Smart & Sustainable Advanced Manufacturing (SSAM) Key Sector’s strategic planning, development and engagement. This role plays a key part in evaluating strategic opportunities, developing business cases, and driving cross-functional planning efforts across A*STAR Research Institutes (RIs), aligned with corporate objectives.

Strategic Planning and Corporate Development

• Support corporate planning, development and implementation of initiatives based on strategic goals for SSAM Key Sector and SIMTech & ARTC (S&A).
• Translate strategic objectives into actionable initiatives and trackable items for SSAM and S&A.
• Plan, schedule, manage and communicate report schedule, objectives, opportunities and risks to management team.
• Preparation of management presentations for senior board meetings and management closed-door sessions.
• Support due diligence activities across financial, operational, and strategic dimensions.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Information gathering from multiple stakeholders for management reports and tracking.
• Work closely with SSAM RIs, and across Finance, Legal, Operations, Business Units, and external advisors.
• Coordinate planning activities across departments to ensure strategic alignment.
• Support integration planning and execution for strategic initiatives.

Executive and Board Support

• Prepare presentations, reports, and briefing materials for executive leadership and the board.
• Communicate complex analyses and recommendations clearly and concisely.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field
• Preferably with at least 3 years of relevant experience

Skills and Competencies

• Strategic thinking with strong business judgment
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• High attention to detail with a results-oriented mindset
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Attributes

• Prior experience in government-related sectors or agencies
• Ability to work independently and handle ambiguity

The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on its prevailing recruitment policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.