Project Manager - Corporate Lab Research Portfolio

About the role

The ExxonMobil-NTU-A*STAR Corporate Lab at ERI@N (Energy Research Institute @ NTU) is a S$60 million research collaboration focused on lower-emissions technologies such as biomass conversion, carbon capture, hydrogen production and carbon-incorporated concrete. NTU is seeking a Project Manager to oversee all phases of the Corporate Lab's research portfolio across five research programmes, including budgeting, accounting, financial reporting, stakeholder coordination and supervision of the Project Officer.

Key responsibilities

• Act as the main point of contact between the Principal Investigators, ERI@N management, the Research Support Office, the Implementing Agency (NRF), A*STAR and ExxonMobil on project and administrative matters.
• Manage end-to-end projects (initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and closure) in line with IAF-ICP grant conditions and NTU frameworks.
• Prepare and submit progress, annual, milestone and final reports to the Implementing Agency and ExxonMobil.
• Manage the budget: plans and forecasts, expenditure monitoring, budget revisions, financial reconciliation and compliance with financial governance rules.
• Oversee accounting: purchase orders, claims and reimbursements, vendor and consultant payments, liaison with the Finance Office.
• Handle formal correspondence with the Implementing Agency, A*STAR and ExxonMobil, including audit responses and IP disclosures.
• Coordinate governance meetings (Governing Board, Technical Review, Annual Review) and track KPIs, milestones, deliverables and IP outcomes.
• Identify risks, escalate critical issues and ensure compliance with institutional policies, grant conditions and audit requirements.
• Supervise and mentor the Project Officer / Senior Project Officer.

Required profile

• Bachelor's or higher degree in Science, Engineering, Business Administration or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in research project management or grants administration.
• Prior experience with Singapore government-funded research grants (NRF, A*STAR, IAF-ICP) is preferred.
• Strong budget management and financial reporting skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, able to interface with academic, government and corporate stakeholders.

Required skills

• Proficiency in MS Office and project management tools.