A*STAR Research | Senior Manager

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Singapore A*STAR Research Full time

Senior Manager / Manager , Digital Tech & Computing Cluster, SERC
ABOUT SERC
Science and Engineering Research Council (SERC) of A*STAR promotes public sector research and development in the physical sciences and engineering. At SERC, we:
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Support world-class research in A*STAR institutes in a wide range of fields including communications, AI & data science, cybersecurity, modelling and simulations, materials, chemicals, microelectronics, manufacturing technologies and metrology;
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Plan and promote research in strategic areas to create knowledge and innovation that drive the development of knowledge-intensive industries;
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Cultivate and engage an extensive network of industry partners via various programmes to facilitate a seamless flow of technologies from conception to commercialisation.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Senior Manager / Manager in the Digital Tech & Computing Cluster of SERC is required to support the strategising and driving of A*STAR's R&D initiatives in digital technologies, such as:
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AI and Data Science
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Communications (e.g. 5G/6G)
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Digital trust technologies (e.g. privacy enhancing tech and distributed ledger technologies)
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Modelling & Simulations
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Advanced computing
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Green Computing technologies
The officer will be part of a dynamic team which shapes public sector research and innovation to deliver economic and societal outcomes for Singapore through:
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Strategic planning, coordination, and collaborations in digital technology R&D with Ministries & Public Agencies partners, research Institutes, Institutes of Higher Learning, and industry sectors
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Long-term R&D planning (e.g. RIE 2030) and stakeholder engagements that shape and contribute directly to the national R&D agenda
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Technology foresighting and masterplanning to optimise R&D investment portfolio and ensure alignment with national priorities
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R&D programme strategy development and design, which entails convening relevant public agencies, enterprises, and research entities (within A*STAR and from Institutes of Higher Learning) into collaboration programmes and securing necessary management support and resources for programme initiation
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R&D programme execution and management, including planning for subsequent technology translation and commercialisation
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Strategic development and reviews of digital technology capabilities in A*STAR Research Institutes
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Regular updates to stakeholders on the digital technology capabilities
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Research proposals evaluation, project reviews and grant management
JOB REQUIREMENTS
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Background in Engineering, IT or Computer Science, with preferably 3 or more years of working experience in policy, strategic planning or industry development role.
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Minimum 3 years of experience working in a relevant digital technology (e.g. AI, Cybersecurity, Infocomm, Quantum, Digital Trust) in public or private sector
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Ability to think strategically and analyse issues from different angles and devise short and long-term strategic plans
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Knowledge in a broad range of digital technologies, digital industry, their trends, challenges, and potentials
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Excellent written, presentation and communication skills to articulate strategies to decision makers and to form trusting partnerships
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Resourceful and proactive, able to work around ambiguity
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Proactive learning attitude, attention to details and results-oriented
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Comfortable with delivering outcomes in complex environment within challenging timelines
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Strong team player who is able to contribute and lead cross-functional teams
The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on its prevailing recruitment policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
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