Senior Manager, Research Administration

2 days ago


Singapore Singapore University of Technology and Design Full time

**Senior Manager, Research Administration (Contract)**:

- Job Req ID: 1805- Employee Category: Admin- Department: Office of Research**Senior Manager, Research Administration**

**Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to**:

- Grant Management:

- Oversee and support the full grant lifecycle, including pre
- and post-award matters.
- Review, develop and implement policies, procedures and guidelines to ensure compliance with grant requirements and standards.
- Manage relationships with grantors, including communication and reporting.
- Work closely with corporate services departments for research grant-related matters.
- Financial Oversight:

- Collaborate with the Finance team to prepare financial reports, reconcile accounts, and address discrepancies.
- Manage requests for budget revision, cashflow projections, claims, variation, etc.
- Proposal Development:

- Compliance and Risk Management:

- Stay current on funding regulations, as well as policies, procedures and guidelines.
- Identify and mitigate potential risks and ensure compliance.
- Team Leadership:

- Manage and mentor a team of grant administrators and pillar/cluster coordinators.
- Identify training opportunities to enhance team capabilities.
- Strategic Planning:

- Work with leadership to implement grant strategy and meet funding goals.
- Identify new funding streams and opportunities
- Analyze grant performance metrics and provide recommendations for improvement.
- Reporting and Communication:

- Prepare and present reports on grant activities, progress, and outcomes to management and stakeholders.
- Any other ad-hoc duties as assigned from time to time.

**Qualification/Qualities**:

- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a scientific/technical discipline from a recognised institution.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in grant administration and management, with at least 5 years in a managerial or senior role.
- Good understanding of the public sector research funding landscape and regulations.
- Knowledge of Intellectual Property and research contracting is an added advantage.
- Demonstrated leadership and team management abilities.
- High level of organization, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong organisational, and analytical skills; and excellent communication (written, verbal, and presentation) skills;
- Service-oriented mindset, and the ability to engage and collaborate with people at different levels of the organization.
- Ability to multi-task effectively, prioritize competing deadlines and produce quality work under time pressure.



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