Manager (Project & Grant Management, Ecosystem Engagement)

Roles & Responsibilities

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Job Description

The AquaPolis Programme Office (APO) is seeking a highly motivated Manager to join our Research Management Team . This is a unique opportunity to play a central role in managing multi-institutional research grants, coordinating cross-institutional projects, and engaging stakeholders across academia, government, and the aquaculture industry.

As APO accelerates its efforts to establish Singapore’s iconic tropical marine aquaculture R&D programme, you will oversee project execution, reporting, and stakeholder coordination to ensure integration and impact. The role is ideal for candidates with strong project management and facilitation skills who wish to contribute to high-impact initiatives that strengthen Singapore’s food security and innovation ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

1. Programme & Grant Management

• Manage AquaPolis research grants and projects, tracking deliverables, milestones, and fund utilisation across multiple institutions.
• Support PIs and project teams in workplan execution, resource allocation, and timely submission of reports.
• Coordinate integration across Work Packages and synergise efforts across AquaPolis programmes for impact.
• Prepare consolidated progress and financial reports for submission to funding agencies and governance boards, ensuring overall compliance with funding requirements, SFA guidelines, and university policies.

2. Stakeholder & Industry Engagement

3. Governance, Reporting & Communications

Qualifications

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Sustainability

Innovation

Coordination

Aquaculture

Analytical Abilities

Grant Management

Project Management

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Food Security