Job Description
Operations Manager
Posting Start Date: 07/04/2026
Schemes of Service: Research
Division: Office of the Assistant Provost (Applied Research)
Employment Type: Fixed Term
About RoboPrecinct@PDD
SmartPrecinct@PDD initiative aims to develop a precinct-scale robotics and embodied AI ecosystem at Punggol Digital District (PDD). The programme establishes shared digital infrastructure, regulatory frameworks (including cybersecurity and safety), embodied AI capabilities, industry collaborations, and real-world test-bedding environments to enable safe and scaled deployment of robots in PDD.
The
Operations Manager will support the day-to-day operations of the Programme, ensuring effective coordination, administrative support, and smooth execution of programme activities.
Key Responsibilities
Programme operations and administration
- Provide operational and administrative support for SmartPrecinct@PDD activities as well as related SIT-company joint programmes.
- Prepare meeting materials, minutes, and programme documentation.
- Maintain programme documentation and information repositories.
Resource management
- Manage procurement processes for programme-related services, equipment, and operational needs.
- Coordinate budget tracking and administrative processes related to programme expenditures.
Logistics and secretariat support
- Coordinate meetings, workshops, business trips and other events related to the programme.
- Provide secretariat support for programme governance meetings and committees.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, engineering, or related disciplines.
- 3–5 years of relevant experience in operations management.
- Experience in administrative support such as procurement, event coordination, and programme documentation.
- Strong organisational and multitasking skills.
- Proficiency in office productivity tools.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Note : The incumbent will be appointed as Research Engineer/Research Fellow if successful.
