Head of Project Management Office, A*STAR Skin Research Office
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of Project Management Office (PMO) to lead our Project Management Office at A*STAR Skin Research Labs. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the planning, implementation, and tracking of a portfolio of strategic academic and industry projects. This role requires a visionary leader with a strong background in project management, strategic planning, and team leadership.
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to project managers and team members in A*SRL.
- Establish project lifecycle management procedures and best practices to ensure project teams maintain the discipline needed to successfully complete their projects.
- Develop and direct project management operations, strategic planning, and specific objectives to meet A*SRL and A*STAR’s goals.
- Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.
- Monitor, review, and analyze metrics to identify gaps for operational improvements.
- Coordinate cross-functional solutions to address any issues impeding project delivery.
- Build relationships with internal and external partners and stakeholders to leverage available resources and capabilities to achieve organizational goals.
- Prepare and present regular reports on project status, progress, and outcomes to senior management, and handle other management tasks as required.
Job Requirements:
- PhD degree in life science, cell biology, or a related field.
- At least more than 10 years of relevant project management experience in handling large research or industry projects.
- Proven track record of successfully managing complex, multidisciplinary projects and teams from inception to completion. Familarity with clinical trials will be a plus.
- Knowledge and competence in grant management, industry engagement, and intellectual property.
- Strong understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and techniques with relevant certifications.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to foster an environment of trust and integrity among team members, and to rally the team towards a common goal and purpose.
The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on its prevailing recruitment policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
