(Assistant) Program Manager

4 weeks ago

Singapore ILLINOIS ADVANCED RESEARCH CENTER AT SINGAPORE LTD. Full time
Roles & Responsibilities

Introduction to The Centre for Precision Fermentation and Sustainability:

The Centre for Precision Fermentation and Sustainability (PreFerS) is a research program hosted by the Illinois Advanced Research Center at Singapore Ltd. (Illinois ARCS). The program aims to develop advanced fundamental sciences and technologies to implement fermentation-based production of foods and food ingredients, and also to enhance food security and sustainability in Singapore, particularly addressing the micronutrient food insecurity through precision fermentation.

About This Role:

As an (Assistant) Programme Manager at Illinois ARCS, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing and managing research programme, managing project timelines, resources to ensure their successful execution and deliveries. You will collaborate closely with senior management, cross functional teams, researchers, industry partners and stakeholders, to drive innovation and achieve research objectives. This role requires strong leadership, organizational skills, and a passion for driving impactful research initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Program Management:

· Lead the planning, execution, and monitoring research programs, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives.

Project Coordination and Reporting:

· Manage project schedules, budgets, and resources effectively, ensuring adherence to timelines and budget constraints.

· Monitor and track programme progress, identifying potential risks and implementing mitigation strategies to ensure successful delivery.

· Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including researchers, faculty members, industry partners, government and funding agencies to facilitate communication, resolve issues, and drive consensus on project deliverables.

· Compile reports for senior management and grantor.

Team Leadership:

· Lead and inspire cross-functional teams to achieve programme key performance indicators, providing guidance, support, and mentorship as needed.

· Foster a collaborative and inclusive team culture that encourages innovation, creativity, and excellence.

· Effectively manage team resources, including workload allocation, staffing, and professional development.

Risk Management:

· Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to address challenges and ensure successful program implementation.

· Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, ethical standards and company policies throughout the programme lifecycle.

· Implement effective governance structures and reporting mechanisms to provide transparency and accountability to stakeholders.

Stakeholders Engagement and Communication:

· Communicate with grantor on program updates, milestones, and achievements to stakeholders through regular status reports, presentations, and meetings.

· Organise and facilitate steering committee and scientific advisory meetings.

Continuous Improvement:

· Drive continuous improvements and initiatives to enhance programme effectiveness and efficiency.

· Remain up to date on relevant research topics, where possible, to the benefit of the programme.

Research and Development:

· Lead a research project within the PreFerS programme.

Qualifications:

· Ph.D. degree in relevant field (eg. Bioinformatics, Life Sciences or relevant Scientific or Management field) with a minimum of 3 years of experience in program management or related roles.

· Demonstrated expertise in program management, research, or similar positions, ideally within an academic or research setting.

· Strong leadership and team management skills, including the ability to develop and execute project plans, manage budgets, and mitigate risks.

· Excellent written and verbal communication abilities, coupled with adept interpersonal skills, to effectively engage and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.

· Demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategic plans, manage budgets, and drive results in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

· A strategic-minded individual capable of task prioritization, decision-making, and achieving outcomes in dynamic settings.

· Having knowledge of research funding mechanism, grant management, and collaborations between academia and industry is beneficial.


Application Process:

Interested candidates should submit their resume/CV together with a cover letter outlining their qualifications and relevant experience for the position.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further assessment.


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