Project Manager

Established in 2010, the Energy Research Institute @ NTU () is a pan-university research institute that focuses on systems-level research for tropical megacities. It performs translational research that covers the energy value chain from generation to innovative end-use solutions, motivated by industrialisation and deployment.

In 2021, Enterprise Singapore, the national standards body for Singapore, had appointed as a Standards Development Organisation (SDO) to develop and promote standards under the Electrical and Electronic Standards Committee. This includes standards supporting emerging areas such as renewables  -offshore wind/marine & solar energy, secondary batteries and cells, solid state transformers, electrical energy storage systems, and smart grids. We also work with regulators and the industry on standards for electrical installations, building & services and safety and effectiveness of electrical products and services.

We are looking for a passionate Project Manager to support the work of the SDO.

Core expertise:

Project management responsibilities include managing the identification, development and promotion of standards meeting key requirements set by Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG). These include supporting standards committees under the management of in their standard development and promotion work to ensure timely and successful delivery of new and reviewed standards. The PM should have a background in business skills, project management, budgeting, analysis and stakeholder management. Familiarity with key technologies such as power systems, electronics, solar PV, battery systems and electrification as well as understanding of commercialization is an advantage.The PM must be detail oriented, able to multitask and demonstrate the ability to be intervene decisively and proactively.

Job Scope:

Standards development

• Support standards committees to identify key areas for standards development from FY 2024 to FY 2026 which includes meetings with key stakeholders and preparing new work proposals.
• Support standards committees to develop standards within the timelines and quality requirements set by EnterpriseSG and the industry. These will include managing the preparations for meetings, capturing key comments, discussions and edits, conducting public consultations, addressing public comments, preparing draft standards for publications.
• Support the standards committee leaders in managing key stakeholders within the committee and industry with aim to build consensus and address standards implementation issues.
• Support participation of standards partners in international standardization including balloting, international meetings and hosting ISO/IEC TC meetings in Singapore.

Standards promotion

• Work with standards committees and EnterpriseSG to plan and execute standards promotions events targeting key stakeholders such as industry, government agencies and regulators, research bodies and the public. This could include standards launches, case studies, seminars and workshops. The PM is also expected to develop suitable presentation materials for these events.
• Work with standards committees and EnterpriseSG on verification studies to quantitatively evaluate the adoption of standards by key stakeholders.

SDO administration

• Assist Head, SDO and colleagues to manage the SDO budget to ensure budget marksmanship are met.
• Ensure procurement guidelines for EnterpriseSG and NTU are complied with.
• Assist Head, SDO in preparation of SDO progress reports to EnterpriseSG, the Singapore Standards Council and management.
• Assist Head, SDO in audits concerning the operations and financial issues of the SDO.

Job Requirements:

Competencies and Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering/ Computer Science / Mathematics/ Physics
• Min. Years of Experience: 3 years for project manager.
• Entry Level candidates are welcome to apply but will receive title of Project Officer.
• Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) will be an advantage
• Working Knowledge in Agile Project Delivery
• Working Knowledge in Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, Power point, SharePoint
• Experience within the utility or energy and power system industry is a strong advantage
• Excellent Stakeholder management

Added advantage:

• Experience in adopting or implementing standards
• Experience in Interactive Project Management tools like Click up, JIRA.
• Experience in document management tools like SharePoint
• Experience in R&D cross-functional New Product/Technology Introduction (NPI/NTI) programs & commercialization

Other Requirements:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (English) for research purposes
• An effective and efficient team player with good attitude and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated for documentation maintenance and management

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.