SIRC Manager

The ABS Singapore Innovation and Research Center (SIRC) serves as a regional hub for research innovation and industry collaboration. SIRC conducts and supports R&D projects across a broad range of technical areas relevant to the maritime industry including digitalization shipbuilding offshore technologies robotics artificial intelligence and advanced engineering methods. The center works closely with a broad range of stakeholders including shipowners shipyards offshore operators technology providers research institutions government agencies and ABS technical and business teams.

This role is responsible for leading SIRCs R&D activities and external engagement in support of ABSs vision ofpioneering safety and innovation excellence.

What You Will Do

• Lead the ABS Singapore Innovation and Research Center and manage its research and innovation portfolio
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with relevant stakeholders across the maritime and offshore sectors
• Identify industry needs technology trends and strategic opportunities relevant to ABS and its clients
• Form develop and execute R&D projects aligned with business priorities and industry needs
• Work across internal and external teams to define project scope objectives partnerships and delivery plans
• Ensure SIRC activities are aligned with ABS mission vision and strategic direction
• Provide leadership to technical teams and foster a culture of innovation collaboration and execution
• Represent ABS in meetings technical forums and collaborative engagements with industry and research partners

What You Will Need

• 10 years of relevant work experience in the maritime industry
• Demonstrated leadership experience with a strong track record of managing teams programs or strategic initiatives
• Masters degree or higher in a relevant engineering discipline
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Good understanding of technology trends and emerging demands within the maritime industry
• Demonstrated interest in innovation research and technology development

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Strong understanding of the maritime industry and its operational technical and commercial drivers
• Knowledge of relevant technologies particularly digitalization in offshore shipping and shipbuilding
• Familiarity with robotics artificial intelligence and related emerging technologies
• Experience with and knowledge of multiphysics simulation is an advantage
• Excellent interpersonal written and verbal communication skills
• Strong leadership people management and project management capabilities
• Ability to work effectively with a broad range of stakeholders across industry academia government and internal ABS teams
• Ability to connect innovation opportunities with practical business and industry applications