Programme Manager for Smart Precinct Robotics Initiative

About the role

The Programme Manager will lead the Programme Office for the SmartPrecinct@PDD initiative, coordinating multi‑disciplinary activities to develop a precinct‑scale robotics and embodied AI ecosystem in the Punggol Digital District.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee execution and progress monitoring across multiple work packages, tracking milestones, deliverables, budget and reporting to grantors and institution leadership.
• Coordinate technical integration between work packages, supervise Programme Office staff and manage administrative support functions.
• Lead engagement with government agencies and stakeholders to develop governance frameworks, policies and agreements for robot certification, data sharing, safety and cybersecurity.
• Prepare briefings, reports and strategic updates for steering committees.
• Identify and cultivate strategic collaborations with industry and public‑sector partners, support programme expansion and new funding opportunities.

Required profile

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in engineering, robotics, computer science, AI, cybersecurity or a related field.
• Ideally 10+ years of experience in programme management, technology development or public‑sector innovation initiatives.
• Proven experience managing large multi‑stakeholder projects involving government agencies, industry partners and research institutions.
• Strong strategic thinking, stakeholder engagement and leadership abilities.

Required skills

• Robotics
• Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Cybersecurity