Senior Programme Manager

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 Programme Manager will lead the Programme Office and support the strategic planning, development, coordination, and governance of the SmartPrecinct@PDD programme.

Key Responsibilities

Programme management

• Reporting to the Lead PI of the SmartPrecinct@PDD programme, the Senior Programme Manager will oversee the overall execution and progress monitoring across multiple work packages in the programme.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary activities to ensure alignment of technical development, infrastructure deployment, and regulatory initiatives. Support the principal investigators (PIs) to conduct technical integration between work packages where applicable.
• Track programme milestones, deliverables, budget, and reporting to the grantor and institution leadership.
• Supervise other Programme Office staff and coordinate administrative support functions.

Stakeholder and governance management

• Lead engagement with government agencies and other stakeholders to develop governance frameworks for robot operations in PDD.
• Coordinate development of policies and agreements related to robot certification, data sharing, safety compliance, and cybersecurity standards.
• Support programme steering committees by preparing briefings, reports, and strategic updates.

Ecosystem development

• Identify strategic collaborations with new industry and public sector partners to grow the SmartPrecinct@PDD ecosystem.
• Support programme expansion initiatives and new funding opportunities.

Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in engineering, robotics, computer science, AI, cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Ideally 10+ years of relevant experience in programme management, technology development, or public-sector innovation initiatives, with strong technical background in related fields.
• Experience managing large multi-stakeholder projects involving government agencies, industry partners, and research institutions.
• Strong strategic thinking and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
• Proven ability to manage complex programmes involving multiple technical teams and deliverables.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Note: The incumbent will be appointed as Research Engineer/Research Fellow if successful.