Manager/ Senior Manager, Catalyst

Reporting to the Deputy Director, Innovation and Technology Transfer (ITT), to assist in the conceptualization and execution of strategies and innovation programmes in developing The Catalyst – a makerspace - into a vibrant training and prototyping facility for students and industry through which they gain creative and innovative skills in developing solutions to solve challenges in their fields of work. He/she is responsible for mentoring and coaching the students to run the Makerspace and creating a safe and welcoming environment. Also supporting ITT’s administrative and operational needs, and to support innovation initiatives through industry projects/events. The role is required to facilitate students and industry training, assist in prototyping projects undertaken by students, industry and SIT’s professional and technical specialists.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver industry innovation programmes/ events/ hackathons that connect students and academic staff with industry to solve challenges and garner innovation projects for SIT.
• Develop and deliver relevant training and certification programmes to empower students/industry to develop prototyping skills and to safely use the equipment and tools.
• Provide an inviting and well-equipped collaborative Makerspace for industry and students to encourage innovation and support multidisciplinary thinking and skills development.
• Work with SIT’s internal units to develop mentoring programmes to support students in developing ideas and prototyping skills, and to be student coaches to run Makerspace.
• Build and leverage links with like minded organisations in Singapore to develop makers mindset.
• Responsible for the budgeting and performance reporting of makerspace innovation programmes, certification and mentoring programmes.
• Check, verify and submit and track invoices, claims & reimbursements to relevant departments for timely processing.
• Ensure proper and regular filing and update of documents, standard operating procedures, and risk assessments.
• Any other general administrative duties and responsibilities.

Job Requirements

• Minimum a relevant degree, or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in delivering innovation or similar events/programmes to engage industry/students is preferred.
• Experience in conducting training or coaching or in tinkering lab will be an advantage.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Positive work attitude, keen mind and preferably with some experience in design and technology related projects.
• Good administrative, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Independent as well as a team player and self-driven to achieve results.
• Meticulous with an eye for details, and able to work with tight deadlines.
• Technical knowledge and skills on equipment and tools.
• Knowledge of workplace and lab safety standards.