Since 2003, A*STAR's Growing Enterprises through Technology Upgrade (GET-Up) programme has helped our local enterprises to strategise, adopt technologies and upgrade their in-house capabilities.
Start your technology and innovation journey with us today through the following initiatives:
Operation and Technology Roadmap (OTR): Helps businesses to develop a long-term strategy, plan for tech and workforce needs and position for the future.Technology for Enterprise Capability Upgrading (T-Up): Enables companies to tap on A*STAR's scientific talent pool for development of technical capabilities and new products/services.Technical Advisory (TA): Provides technical guidance by A*STAR technical advisors on technology upgrading strategies and competence and knowledge in technical areas.The Assistant Manager/Manager/ Senior Manager plays a critical role in supporting the functions of GET-Up, which includes the following:
Promote A*STAR's research entities capabilities and the GET-Up Programme to local enterprises and explore collaborations to enhance their technological capabilities.Collaborating with A*STAR's research entities and other government agencies to ensure the smooth execution of the GET-Up Programme.Disseminate grant calls to local enterprises and administer proposal submissions for relevant reviews by expert panels, councils, etc.Assist in the processing of grant applications and claim submissions.Establish critical operating systems and processes for the Programme's functions.Establish relevant guidelines in governing grant management and administration.Analyse critical statistics and provide critical summary for managements planning.Follow up with relevant grant applicants on LOAs received, ensure T&C of LOAs are complied.Follow up with relevant grant applicants on Fund Requisition and Progress Reports.Follow up with relevant grant applicants on processing of variation requests of projects.Perform proper documentation of critical documents on approvals, projects, reports,etc
Requirements:
Good knowledge of STEM or life sciences discipline.
Applicants with no experience may apply.Experience in a grant management role in a public sector agency would be advantageous.Able to work and communicate with public sector partners effectively, and familiar with the work processes in the public sector.Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with ability to engage internal and external stakeholders, including research leaders.Strong attention to details, e.g., grants terms and conditionsGood knowledge on software tools such as Words, Excel, PowerPoint etc.Good problem solving, analytical and systems thinking abilities.Experience in data analytics and visualisation tools (Tableau/Power BI) will be an advantage.Resourceful and independent.