Senior Manager (Office of Research and Technology)

Senior Manager (Office of Research and Technology)

Posting Start Date: 09/03/2026

Job Description

Support the Vice Dean and Assistant Deans in Office of Research and Technology (ORT) to develop and grow industry partnerships and engagements:

Strategic Leadership in Industry Partnerships

• Lead the strategic analysis of industry data to identify key sectors and potential partners for collaboration.
• Develop and execute both short‑ and long‑term strategies to engage industry sectors aligned with national priorities and NUS/College of Design and Engineering (CDE)’s research interests.
• Build sustainable, high‑impact relationships with industry leaders, ensuring alignment with CDE’s goals and initiatives.

Strategy Execution and Oversight

• Oversee the execution of industry engagement strategies, ensuring successful delivery on time and alignment with ORT goals.
• Manage resources, budgets, and timelines, ensuring strategies are aligned with ORT’s goals.
• Provide leadership to teams involved in partnership execution, ensuring effective coordination and collaboration.

Continuous Monitoring and Evaluation

• Track and assess the outcomes of industry engagement initiatives, refining strategies for continuous improvement.
• Utilise performance data and feedback to adjust strategies and ensure alignment with evolving industry trends.

Expand Industry‑Related Educational and Training Programmes

• Lead efforts to enhance and expand the Industrial Postgraduate Programme (IPGP) and other training programs in collaboration with relevant internal stakeholders.
• Develop initiatives that meet both industry needs and academic objectives.

Project Management Excellence

• Manage multiple projects concurrently, ensuring timely and high‑quality delivery.
• Proactively address risks, resolve issues, and implement corrective actions to ensure successful project outcomes.

Service Excellence

• Foster a culture of service excellence by ensuring high‑quality, efficient, and effective partnership management.
• Establish best practices for industry engagement and ensure consistent service delivery to industry partners.

Stakeholder Reporting and Communication

• Oversee the development of reports and presentations to senior leadership on industry partnership performance.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to provide strategic updates and ensure alignment with organisational goals.

Qualifications

• Recognised bachelor’s degree; a postgraduate degree will be an advantage.
• At least 10 years of experience in research management or industry development within a research setting.
• Strong team player with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent analytical and project management abilities.
• In‑depth understanding of the local research, innovation and enterprise ecosystem.
• Resourceful, with strong problem‑solving capabilities.

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: College of Design and Engineering

Department: Dean's Office (College of Design & Eng)

Job Requisition ID: 28668