Manager, Office of Research and Technology

About the role

The Office of Research and Technology (ORT) at the College of Design and Engineering (CDE) is looking for a Manager to work with the Senior Manager (Industry) and support the Vice Dean and Assistant Deans in expanding and growing CDE's partnerships and engagements with industry. The role is based at the Kent Ridge Campus.

Key responsibilities

• Act as the main liaison between industry partners and CDE principal investigators (PIs) to build strong, sustainable relationships.
• Facilitate and manage strategic collaborations supporting research, innovation and talent development.
• Help design and develop programmes such as industrial research projects, internships and joint training initiatives.
• Plan and organise joint workshops, seminars, networking sessions and other events, and coordinate CDE's participation in external industry meetings and forums.
• Maintain regular contact with key partners, support communication between researchers and industry stakeholders, and help negotiate partnership agreements, project scopes and proposals.
• Track and evaluate engagement outcomes, report on them to CDE Management, and contribute to the industry engagement strategy.

Required profile

• Recognised degree in a STEM discipline; a postgraduate qualification is an advantage.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in industry engagement, partnership development or programme management, preferably in a university, research or technology setting.
• Proven ability to build partnerships with industry, government and academic stakeholders.
• Strong organisational and project management skills, attention to detail and the ability to handle multiple initiatives at once.

Applicants should also be proactive, strategic and collaborative, with excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills, and experience engaging both industry and researchers.