Assistant Manager, Research Development Office/Contract/West

Job Title: Assistant Manager, Research Development Office
Location: West & Central Singapore
Job Type: 1-Year Contract (Extendable)

Role Overview
We are looking for a detail-oriented and analytical Research Operations Executive to support research data management, reporting, dashboard development, and digitalisation initiatives within the Research Development Office (RDO). The role involves maintaining Power BI dashboards, automating workflows, supporting system administration, and delivering accurate reporting on grants, publications, and technology disclosures.

Key Responsibilities
Data Management & Reporting

• Collect, analyse, and manage research-related data (students, grants, publications, disclosures).
• Consolidate grant data with Finance and internal stakeholders.
• Prepare regular statistical and management reports. Maintain staff lists and affiliations for reporting accuracy.
• Improve data workflows and manage archival of records.

Digitalisation & Dashboards

• Maintain and update Power BI dashboards for proposal pipelines, technology disclosures, and publications.
• Support dashboard development, reporting automation, and process improvement initiatives.

Systems & Knowledge Management

• Maintain Technology Disclosure (TD) system, including troubleshooting and workflow updates.
• Develop and support Knowledge Management systems linking research personnel, disclosures, and publications.

Intranet & Portals

• Maintain RDO intranet content and update Scopus/SciVal-related listings and data.

Other Duties

• Support RDO operations, including coordination of academic visitors and students.

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Administration, Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Meticulous with strong attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint and Word for reporting and documentation.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power BI for data management and dashboarding.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with research or technical terminology is an advantage.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to multitask and deliver results within tight timelines.

This is an outsource role 

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