Project Manager/Senior Project Manager (SRTT, SIBER) - Bukit Merah

A*STAR Strategic Research and Translational Thrusts (SRTTs) are mission-focused programmes in strategic and emerging areas that are cross-disciplinary and of wider strategic interest to A*STAR and Singapore. Set up to address ambitious technological challenges towards impactful outcomes, each SRTT is led by a Programme Director (PD) and is centrally facilitated and supported by A*STAR HQ.

SIBER vision is to be a premier hub in industrial biotechnology innovation for the energy / chemicals as well as other sectors, empowering Singapore to seize opportunities in the future bioeconomy.

Job Descriptions:

• Responsible for managing R&D projects and product delivery within SIBER SRTT by planning, and organizing, communications with all SIBER SRTT team members and external stake holders under the guidance of SIBER SRTT Programme Director (PD) and Scientific Programme Manager (SPgM).
• Establish internal and external stakeholder communication & escalation plans, build project / programme schedules, identify and manage major risks, and define clear project / programme deliverables and milestones.
• Assist the SIBER SRTT PD and SPgM to ensure successful delivery of project / programme scope and targets while managing project / programme risk, quality, delivery, scope, schedule, and budget.
• Work closely with A*STAR Central Project Management Office and Scientific Program Manager to implement project management best practices for SIBER SRTT projects.
• Work with SIBER SRTT scientists and SPgM to bring together grant proposals to secure competitive funding and coordinate cross-project activities, under the guidance of Programme Director.
• Assist the SIBER SRTT PD and SPgM to lead, monitor and report the progress of the multiple projects to all internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist the SIBER SRTT PD and SPgM to manage and implement project / programme changes and interventions to achieve project deliverables and mitigate risk.
• Work closely with Tech-Biz officer to support industry engagements and projects, ensuring effective communication throughout the project life cycle.
• Lead and drive solutions for quality, procurement, finance and legal challenges, working closely with the various department and corporate support partners.
• Draft, update and maintain key documents relevant to project lifecycle (if relevant).
• Relevant ad-hoc duties as required by SPgM.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor or Masters in any Sciences / project management related discipline.
• At least 5 years of project management experience in product development or research project would be preferable.
• PMP certifications or equivalent will be advantageous.
• Ability to demonstrate a good level of understanding of technical / engineering processes and lead teams throughout the project development cycle.
• Candidates with experience and knowledge in synthetic biology, engineering biology, molecular biology, chemical engineering, chemistry, bioinformatics or other related fields will have an advantage.
• Good business acumen, driven to deliver customer requirements and project deadlines.
• Proactive team player and technically motivated to solve problems, innovate and deliver to internal and external customers.
• Excellent oral and writing skills will be advantageous.
• Strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
• A strong collaborative ethos for team-based working.