R&D Program Manager | 5 Days - Kallang | 3 Months Contract! [DAPH] - #1104172

Our client is a global solution provider in the railway transport industry.

Working Days and Hours: 9AM to 6PM, 5 days a week

Location: 1 Kallang Junction #04-.01, Singapore 339263

Role Overview:

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic R&D Program Manager to lead the development and execution of our Maintenance Automation initiatives. This role will be responsible for driving innovation, managing cross-functional projects, and aligning internal and external stakeholders to deliver cutting-edge solutions that enhance operational efficiency and reliability.

Key Responsibilities:

Program & Project Management

• Lead the end-to-end lifecycle of R&D programs focused on maintenance automation, from ideation to deployment.

• Define program roadmaps, milestones, and KPIs in alignment with business objectives.

• Manage budgets, timelines, risks, opportunities and resources across multiple concurrent projects.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as the primary liaison between internal teams (engineering, operations, IT, innovation) and external partners (vendors, research institutions, technology providers, government bodies).

• Facilitate regular updates, workshops, and steering committees to ensure alignment and transparency.

• Translate technical developments into measured business value for executive stakeholders.

Product Development & Innovation

• Lead the design, prototyping, development, testing, and validation of new automation technologies and tools.

• Foster a culture of experimentation, collaboration and continuous improvement.

• Ensure solutions are scalable, maintainable, and aligned with industry standards and compliance requirements.

Technical & Strategic Leadership

• Stay abreast of emerging technologies in predictive maintenance, AI/ML, IoT, and robotics.

• Evaluate and integrate new tools, platforms, and methodologies to enhance automation capabilities.

• Contribute to the company’s innovation strategy and long-term technology roadmap.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Industrial Automation, or related field.

• 10+ years of experience in R&D, innovation, or product development roles, preferably in industrial or manufacturing environments.

• Proven track record in managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects.

• Strong understanding of maintenance processes, AI, automation technologies, and digital transformation.

• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

• PMP, Agile, or similar project management certification is a plus.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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