Executive (Project Management)

About the role

The Institute of Policy Studies (IPS), an autonomous research institute within the National University of Singapore, is hiring an Executive (Project Management) for its Social Lab. The incumbent coordinates with clients, vendors and freelance interviewers to fulfil project contractual obligations and primarily supports the Social Lab's various projects.

Key responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including various Singapore ministries, to ensure successful project delivery.
• Monitor and deliver project reports and materials on time.
• Ensure quality control of fieldwork operations and data collection.
• Manage interviewers' workload and performance through distribution, coordination, coaching and problem resolution.
• Prepare training materials and run training sessions.
• Recruit interviewers and part-time staff to meet staffing needs and deadlines.
• Liaise with the IT team to programme, deploy and verify electronic questionnaires and carry out user acceptance testing.
• Work with the Quality Control team to ensure data accuracy and consistency.
• Develop, implement and maintain workflow control systems.
• Manage project progress and coordinate with the administrative team to plan resources against deadlines and budgets.

Required profile

• Degree or diploma holder, preferably with experience on projects commissioned by the public sector.
• Prior project management experience is an advantage.
• Experience training full-time, part-time and freelance staff.
• Strong planning and organisational skills, able to meet tight deadlines.
• Leadership and team motivation abilities, with attention to detail.

Required skills

• Proficiency in MS Office applications is a must.
• Familiarity with IT systems and software such as SPSS and MS Excel.
• Preferred: data collection, questionnaire design and statistical software (e.g. SPSS, DimensionNet, web programming languages, advanced Excel, VBA).

Candidates apply through the NUS Career Page with a cover letter and CV stating qualifications, most recent and expected salary, reasons for leaving and availability to start. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.