Technical Programme Manager, Embodied AI Centre (EAIC)

A*STAR Research; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

EAIC in Singapore is seeking a Technical Programme Manager to drive embodied AI projects from concept to deployment. You will lead cross-functional engineering teams and coordinate with AI/robotics, software, data and hardware disciplines to deliver complex programmes on schedule.

You will establish governance, provide clear updates to stakeholders and help scale EAIC's delivery processes as the centre grows.

Qualifications

• Around 5 years of experience managing technology, engineering, product development or R&D projects.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate cross-functional technical teams and manage complex dependencies.
• Ability to understand technical concepts and communicate effectively with engineering and non-technical stakeholders.
• Familiar with AI, robotics, software, deep-tech or advanced engineering environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead programme planning, execution and tracking across multidisciplinary engineering workstreams.
• Work with technical leads to define scope, milestones, dependencies, resources and delivery plans.
• Monitor programme risks, issues and decisions, and drive timely follow-up with accountable owners.
• Coordinate collaboration across AI/robotics, software, data, hardware, research and external partner teams.
• Prepare clear programme updates, decision papers and governance materials for stakeholders.
• Improve programme management processes, reporting and delivery discipline as EAIC scales.

Skills

Cross-functional coordination

Stakeholder communication

Technical understanding

Risk management

Job description

Summary

Singapore's Embodied AI Centre (EAIC) is a new national initiative under the RIE2030 Manufacturing, Trade and Connectivity domains to establish Singapore as a leading robotics and embodied AI hub. EAIC brings together research and industry partners to build engineering and R&D capabilities, advance trusted evaluation, benchmarking and validation of embodied AI models and robotics solutions, and promote an open and interoperable ecosystem that accelerates adoption in real-world applications.

Singapore's Embodied AI Centre (EAIC) is a new national initiative under the RIE2030 Manufacturing, Trade and Connectivity domains to establish Singapore as a leading robotics and embodied AI hub. EAIC brings together research and industry partners to build engineering and R&D capabilities, advance trusted evaluation, benchmarking and validation of embodied AI models and robotics solutions, and promote an open and interoperable ecosystem that accelerates adoption in real-world applications.

As a Technical Programme Manager, you will be responsible for driving the successful delivery of critical embodied AI projects from concept to productionization and deployment. This role combines strong technical expertise in robotics / embodied AI systems with program leadership, cross-functional coordination, and stakeholder engagement.

Job Description

• Lead programme planning, execution and tracking across multidisciplinary engineering workstreams.
• Work with technical leads to define scope, milestones, dependencies, resources and delivery plans.
• Monitor programme risks, issues and decisions, and drive timely follow-up with accountable owners.
• Coordinate collaboration across AI/robotics, software, data, hardware, research and external partner teams.
• Prepare clear programme updates, decision papers and governance materials for stakeholders.
• Improve programme management processes, reporting and delivery discipline as EAIC scales.

Job Requirements

• Around 5 years of experience managing technology, engineering, product development or R&D projects.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate cross-functional technical teams and manage complex dependencies.
• Ability to understand technical concepts and communicate effectively with engineering and non-technical stakeholders.
• Familiar with AI, robotics, software, deep-tech or advanced engineering environments.