Operations Manager

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.