Assistant Manager (Grant Management)

About the role

The CyberSG R&D Programme Office (CRPO) at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, is a national centre advancing cybersecurity through research and development, technology advancement and translational development, funded by the Cybersecurity Agency of Singapore. As Assistant Manager (Grants Management), you will assist the Team Lead in overseeing the full lifecycle of grant programmes, ensuring robust governance, strategic alignment and impactful outcomes.

Key responsibilities

• Assist the Team Lead in grant strategy and programme design, co-leading the design and implementation of grant programmes including funding frameworks, thematic priorities and evaluation approaches aligned with national cybersecurity objectives.
• Maintain policies, procedures and controls to ensure transparency, compliance and accountability in grant administration.
• Assist in proposal evaluation, working with expert panels to select projects with strong innovation and translation potential.
• Build and manage partnerships across universities, research institutes, industry and government agencies.
• Manage grant budgets and funding allocation, ensuring adherence to financial and audit requirements.
• Oversee project performance, milestones, deliverables and outcomes, with a focus on real-world cybersecurity impact.
• Improve grant frameworks through data-driven insights, stakeholder feedback and benchmarking against global best practice.

Required profile

• At least a degree in a relevant field such as business management, project management, cybersecurity, engineering, computer science, public policy or related disciplines.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in grant management, research administration, project or programme management.
• Good understanding of research and innovation ecosystems, preferably in cybersecurity or deep technology.
• Proven experience designing and managing funding programmes or large-scale initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience in complex projects and in coordinating internal review, approval and submission processes.

Required skills

• Good stakeholder management across academia, industry and government.
• Analytical, strategic thinking and decision-making capabilities.
• Nice to have: experience in public sector or national-level R&D programmes, familiarity with research translation and commercialisation, knowledge of financial governance and audit processes, and an established network in the cybersecurity or technology community.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.