Job Description

What the role is:The Science and Engineering Research (SER) Directorate is looking to hire a resourceful and motivated individual, who is passionate about supporting the delivery of impactful outcomes through Science and Technology, under the Research, Innovation and Enterprise (RIE) 2025 plan. The Strategic Planning unit is the nexus of policy, corporate reporting and economic analysis to ensure that SERC delivers on its strategic thrusts of value-creation and socioeconomic impact to Singapore. You will work closely with key stakeholders internally and externally to achieve the outcomes of various programmes, and develop a deep understanding of R&D policies and their wider impact on the research ecosystem in Singapore. You will acquire skills in interpreting data to develop policies, as well as develop deeper organisational awareness. The ability to be agile and thrive in a changing work environment is a must!What you will be working on:As a Senior Manager/Manager of Strategic Planning, your key areas of work would include the following: Resource and Performance Monitoring 1. Support Science and Engineering Research Council (SERC)\'s senior management in the governance and allocation of resources; 2. Synthesise data and develop recommendations to support executive decision making; 3. Support the constant review and improvement of SERC\'s strategy, operations and processes, including the improvement of SERC\'s investments and activities; 4. Develop specific measures of success with relevant experts; 5. Conduct financial modelling and monitor budgets for SERC entities; 6. Analyse and track performance of SERC entities in response to overall strategies. Corporate Planning 7. Support SERC\'s senior management in key meeting platforms and monitor strategic and management issues across SERC; 8. Organise events for SERC\'s management for business reviews, and charting of strategic directions for SERC entities.What we are looking for:Job Requirements 9. Relevant working experience in the public sector, strategic and/or corporate planning would be an advantage 10. Ability to translate concepts into implementation plans 11. Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills 12. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Powerpoint, Words, Excel and Power BI or equivalent) 13. Strong strategic and analytical thinking skills 14. Resourceful and motivated 15. Pro-active, quality conscious, attentive to details and result-oriented 16. High learning agility and adaptability 17. Able to work independently and in a team to deliver results under tight timelines The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on its prevailing recruitment policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.About Agency for Science, Technology and Research:MISSION We advance science and develop innovative technology to further economic growth and improve lives. The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) drives mission-oriented research that advances scientific discovery and technological innovation. We play a key role in nurturing and developing talent and leaders for our Research Institutes, the wider research community, and industry. Our research creates economic growth and jobs for Singapore. As a Science and Technology Organisation, we bridge the gap between academia and industry in terms of research and development. In these endeavours, we seek to integrate the relevant capabilities of our research institutes and collaborate with the wider research community as well as other public sector agencies towards meaningful and impactful outcomes. Together with the other public sector entities, we develop industry sectors by: \xe2\x80\xa2 integrating our capabilities to create impact with Multi-National Corporations and Globally Competitive Companies; \xe2\x80\xa2 partnering Local Enterprises for productivity and gearing them for growth; and \xe2\x80\xa2 nurturing R&D-driven Start-ups by seeding for surprises and shaping for success. Our research, in addition, also contributes to societal benefits such as improving outcomes in healthcare, urban living, and sustainability. These serve to enhance lives in Singapore and beyond. VISION A global leader in science, technology and open innovation The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) is a catalyst, enabler and convenor of significant research initiatives among the research community in Singapore and beyond. Through open innovation, we collaborate with our partners in both the public and private sectors, and bring science and technology to benefit the economy and society.

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