Programme Director (Grant Management)

Nanyang Technological University

Job Location:

Singapore - Singapore

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 17 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The CyberSG R&D Programme Office (CRPO) is a new national centre at Nanyang Technological University Singapore. CRPO will focus its efforts on three main thrusts to advance cybersecurity comprehensively: cutting-edge research and development advancements in technology and translational development and fostering ecosystem/industry growth and training.

CRPO aspires to propel Singapore to the forefront of cybersecurity innovation and implementation fueled by funding from the Cybersecurity Agency of Singapore (CSA). This financial backing empowers CRPO to finance visionary projects proposed by diverse entities including research institutes (RIs) institutions of higher learning (IHLs) and industries. The scope of these initiatives spans the entire Technology Readiness Level (TRL) spectrum from nascent concepts at TRL 1 to advanced field-tested solutions at TRL 9 all within the dynamic realm of cybersecurity.

For more details please view are looking for a Programme Director (Grant Management) at CRPO to lead the strategic oversight and administration of all grants under CRPO. This role ensures that funding is directed to high-impact cybersecurity research and innovation fosters collaboration between academia industry and government and accelerates the translation of research into practical solutions. By upholding excellence transparency and strategic alignment the Program Director directly advances CRPOs mission to build Singapores national cybersecurity capabilities and deliver measurable societal and industrial impact.

Key Responsibilities:

Core Focus Areas:

Lead the strategic planning and administration of CRPOs competitive grant programmes (Grand Challenge Themed & Emerging Area Grants Translation & Innovation Grants).
Ensure governance compliance and transparency in grant evaluation selection and fund allocation.
Foster collaboration between academia industry and government to drive research translation and innovation.

Supporting Responsibilities:

Oversee project performance milestones deliverables and risk management to ensure impactful outcomes.
Develop and refine grant policies procedures and evaluation frameworks.
Manage budget allocation and financial stewardship in line with institutional guidelines.
Provide leadership and guidance to grant management teams ensuring operational excellence and professional development.

Job Requirement:

Bachelors degree with relevant qualifications and at least 20 years of working experience.
Proven experience managing grant portfolios and overseeing research projects from proposal to completion.
Strong knowledge of grant management research funding processes compliance and governance frameworks.
Familiarity with cybersecurity research technology commercialization and industry-academia collaboration.
Demonstrated leadership strategic thinking and stakeholder engagement skills; ability to manage multidisciplinary teams effectively.
Competence in budget planning financial oversight and risk management.
Excellent communication analytical and problem-solving abilities with experience in fast-paced high-impact research environments.
Project management certifications are an advantage.

The successful applicant will be on a 1-year contract.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Hiring Institution: NTU

Required Experience:

Director

Key Responsibilities:

Core Focus Areas:

Lead the strategic planning and administration of CRPOs competitive grant programmes (Grand Challenge Themed & Emerging Area Grants Translation & Innovation Grants).
Ensure governance compliance and transparency in grant evaluation selection and fund allocation.
Foster collaboration between academia industry and government to drive research translation and innovation.

Supporting Responsibilities:

Oversee project performance milestones deliverables and risk management to ensure impactful outcomes.
Develop and refine grant policies procedures and evaluation frameworks.
Manage budget allocation and financial stewardship in line with institutional guidelines.
Provide leadership and guidance to grant management teams ensuring operational excellence and professional development.

Job Requirement:

Bachelors degree with relevant qualifications and at least 20 years of working experience.
Proven experience managing grant portfolios and overseeing research projects from proposal to completion.
Strong knowledge of grant management research funding processes compliance and governance frameworks.
Familiarity with cybersecurity research technology commercialization and industry-academia collaboration.
Demonstrated leadership strategic thinking and stakeholder engagement skills; ability to manage multidisciplinary teams effectively.
Competence in budget planning financial oversight and risk management.
Excellent communication analytical and problem-solving abilities with experience in fast-paced high-impact research environments.
Project management certifications are an advantage.

The successful applicant will be on a 1-year contract.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Hiring Institution: NTU

Required Experience:

Director

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Nanyang Technological University

Nanyang Technological University is one of the top universities in Singapore offering undergraduate and postgraduate education in engineering, business, science, humanities, arts, social sciences, education and medicine.

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