Sr Asst Director (Grant Management & Policy), TED

As Senior Assistant Director (Grant Management & Policy) of Technology & Engineering Department, you will lead a team to coordinate and facilitate all R&D works in PUB, ensuring projects alignment with PUB's Technology Roadmap objectives and targets, securing funding, and ensuring compliance with Government grant, procurement and financial manuals.

Your main roles and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: R&D Budget Management • Develop and oversee annual budget planning for R&D grant programmes, ensuring optimal resource allocation aligned with PUB's R&D roadmap • Monitor grant expenditure and financial performance across multiple funding sources, implementing controls and reporting mechanisms to ensure compliance with budgetary constraints • Oversee claims processing and budget variance analysis to support senior management decision-making and maximise funding efficiency Grant Management Processes and Systems • Drive the development and review of R&D governance frameworks including guidelines, intellectual property policies, and standardised contract terms to ensure regulatory compliance • Design and oversee integrated end-to-end grant management systems from application through evaluation to project completion • Ensure adherence to IM8 on data and PUB's internal guidelines on data management • Oversee Project Evaluation Panel composition to ensure diverse expertise and maintain evaluation quality standards Project Initiation & Management • Lead the development of Funding Initiatives (FIs), formulating comprehensive programme frameworks that address critical water sector challenges • Together with Chief Specialists, strategise and plan for grant calls for the next five years of budget cycle • Oversee FIs execution from initiation to closure, ensuring KPIs achievement and risk management • Coordinate with stakeholders to facilitate technology transfer and maximise commercial impact Stakeholder & Team Management • Build and maintain strategic relationships with research institutions, industry partners, and government agencies to support R&D grant objectives • Manage comprehensive R&D communications strategy including flagship publications like "Innovation in Water Singapore" and PUB internal online portal • Lead grant management team, setting clear objectives and performance targets aligned with Department goals • Mentor and develop team members through training programmes and performance assessments

• Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, Social Science, or other similar qualifications • Experience in grant management and/or procurement • Good writing and communication skills • Self-motivated and passion in building technical expertise • Strong analytical and systematic thinking • Works well independently and also a resourceful team player Work Location: PUB WaterHub, 80 Toh Guan Road East, Singapore (608575)