Senior Manager / Manager (Strategy), Strategy Directorate

JOB DESCRIPTION

A.STAR directs and undertakes mission-oriented research to transform Singapore into a knowledge-based and innovation-driven economy. A.STAR's Planning Directorate coordinates A.STAR's strategic planning and corporate planning activities, and is the key interface with A.STAR's senior management and other public sector agencies on corporate and strategic planning as well as policy matters within and beyond A.STAR.

We are looking for a passionate and motivated individual with strong situational awareness who can think on his/her feet and adapt well in the fast-changing environment to engage and work closely with internal and external stakeholders to strategically shape future R&D directions and corral cross-divisional teams to achieve specific outcomes/goals.

You will play a key role in supporting the planning of A.STAR's strategic directions, co-ordinating division- and nation-wide R&D issues. As part of day-to-day operations, you will also be involved in planning, organising and coordinating various corporate events and management meetings with 2-3 other team members. In the process of stakeholders engagement and management, you will have ample opportunities to interact with A.STAR senior management directly, as well as various counterparts in government agencies including senior officials.

You are expected to develop a deep understanding of R&D ecosystem and policies and its wider impact on Singapore, being closely intertwined with various facets of strategy planning teams across the organisation and public sector.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Possess strong strategic thinking, people and negotiation skills
• Pro-active, quality conscious, attentive to details and results-oriented
• Able to deliver results under tight timelines
• High learning agility and adaptability
• Able to work in a team and adept at harnessing the diversity in multi-disciplinary and cross-functional teams
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
• Able to build strong relations with internal and external stakeholders
• Self-starter mindset, take initiative and resourcefulness, and a knack for solving problems