Manager, Research Grant Management

About the role

This position sits within a newly created university-level centre at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), formed by researchers from the Earth Observatory of Singapore (EOS) and the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE), focused on strengthening Singapore's capability for seismic monitoring, earthquake-hazard assessment and seismic-risk analysis. The Manager ensures the effective and efficient delivery of the full spectrum of research grant management and administrative services covering HR, finance, procurement, legal and outreach for a centre of about 40 researchers across six research teams. The role coordinates the centre's management support team, aligns with NTU's central grant management processes and systems, organizes research workshops with overseas organizations and arranges full logistical support.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate the centre's management support team and synchronize with NTU grant administration processes
• Establish governance frameworks and operating procedures for HR services (recruitment, contract renewal, annual appraisals, staff training and development) in line with University HR policies
• Develop and drive grant management functions across pre-award and post-award stages for a major research programme with 40 research staff
• Oversee HR, finance, procurement and vendor management services, including annual budgeting, expense tracking, quotations and tenders
• Lead international engagement and partnerships, including negotiating and executing agreements
• Plan and run outreach activities and research workshops, including logistics
• Coordinate travel and logistics for research team members and overseas visitors
• Provide coordination for other grant management tasks such as interfaces with NTU Legal and periodic safety audits

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, accounting, public administration or a related field
• More than 10 years of professional experience, including at least 5 years in research administration, grant management or research operations within a university or similar research organization
• Proven track record of leading grant management of programmes worth more than 20 million SGD
• Experience establishing, developing or scaling research centres, institutes or major research programmes, including administrative and operational frameworks
• Strong negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills, able to work with senior management and stakeholders across the University