[ref. t39501104] Choa Chu Kang - Senior/Project Manager, PMO (ARTC)

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for leading and managing a large-scale grant-funded programme across various IHL/RI (*Institute of Higher Learning / Research Institute) collaborators and industry partnerships
• Leading programme proposal to secure funding and coordinate cross-project activities to accomplish strategic objectives by overseeing multiple project activities across various research institutes
• Organise and lead programme reviews with/across funding agencies, strategic oversight committee and senior management
• Build confidence within internal management and external stakeholders with regular programme reporting and establishing clear communication channels
• Manage a small team of project managers to ensure successful delivery of projects scope and targets via managing project risks, quality, delivery, scope, schedule, and budget.
• Oversight of the full life cycle of R&D projects and its product delivery, planning, organizing, executing and evaluating from conception to completion.
• Manage and implement project/programme changes and interventions to achieve project deliverables and mitigate risk.

• Bachelor or Masters in any engineering / project management related discipline
• At least 5 year(s) of working experience in product development or research project would be preferable
• PMP certifications or equivalent will be advantageous
• Good level of understanding of technical/engineering processes in order to work effectively with project managers and teams throughout the project development cycle.
• Strong business acumen, driven to deliver customer requirements and project deadlines
• Outstanding programme/project management capabilities; i.e. planning, risk management, status reporting, budget tracking, benefits analysis, stakeholder management, resource management
• Proven track record of executing multiple successful programmes/projects
• A leader-cum-team player technically motivated to solve problems, innovate and deliver to internal and external customers
• Strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills