Job Description
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.