Job Description

Support the Vice Dean and Assistant Deans in Office of Research and Technology (ORT) to develop and grow industry partnerships and engagements:

Strategic Leadership in Industry Partnerships:
•    Lead the strategic analysis of industry data to identify key sectors and potential partners for collaboration.
•    Develop and execute both short- and long-term strategies to engage industry sectors aligned with national priorities and NUS/College of Design and Engineering (CDE)’s research interests.
•    Build sustainable, high-impact relationships with industry leaders, ensuring alignment with CDE’s goals and initiatives.
Strategy Execution and Oversight:
•    Oversee the execution of industry engagement strategies, ensuring successful delivery on time and alignment with ORT goals.
•    Manage resources, budgets, and timelines, ensuring strategies are aligned with ORT’s goals.
•    Provide leadership to teams involved in partnership execution, ensuring effective coordination and collaboration.
Continuous Monitoring and Evaluation:
•    Track and assess the outcomes of industry engagement initiatives, refining strategies for continuous improvement.
•    Utilise performance data and feedback to adjust strategies and ensure alignment with evolving industry trends.
Expand Industry-Related Educational and Training Programmes:
•    Lead efforts to enhance and expand the Industrial Postgraduate Programme (IPGP) and other training programs in collaboration with relevant internal stakeholders.
•    Develop initiatives that meet both industry needs and academic objectives.
Project Management Excellence:
•    Manage multiple projects concurrently, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery.
•    Proactively address risks, resolve issues, and implement corrective actions to ensure successful project outcomes.
Service Excellence:
•    Foster a culture of service excellence by ensuring high-quality, efficient, and effective partnership management.
•    Establish best practices for industry engagement and ensure consistent service delivery to industry partners.
Stakeholder Reporting and Communication:
•    Oversee the development of reports and presentations to senior leadership on industry partnership performance.
•    Engage with internal and external stakeholders to provide strategic updates and ensure alignment with organisational goals.
 

Qualifications

•    Recognised bachelor’s degree; a postgraduate degree will be an advantage.
•    At least 10 years of experience in research management or industry development within a research setting.
•    Strong team player with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
•    Excellent analytical and project management abilities.
•    In-depth understanding of the local research, innovation and enterprise ecosystem.
•    Resourceful, with strong problem-solving capabilities.

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: College of Design and Engineering

Department : Dean's Office (College of Design & Eng)

Employee Referral Eligible:

Job requisition ID : 28668