Job Description

The National Robotics Programme Office (NRPO) is responsible for catalysing differentiated Robotics and Embodied AI (EAI) R&D capabilities at our Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs) and Research Institutes (RIs) for the benefit of our economy and society. NRPO also works to foster public-private partnerships to ensure robotics and EAI technologies and IPs developed with public funding are relevant for industry and are commercialised into useful products, services and solutions that are adopted in Singapore and around the world.

A key role of NRPO is to bring together end-users across different industries, robotics, automation and EAI companies, and our IHLs/RIs to identify use cases and technology gaps that public-private partnerships can help to address. In so doing, we enhance Singapore's robotics and EAI R&D capabilities and help Singapore-based robotics, automation and EAI companies to innovate and differentiate themselves in the market.

Another key role of NRPO is to work together with partner agencies to grow our robotics and EAI industry comprising system integrators, robot vendors, software and component suppliers. A strong and vibrant robotics and EAI industry with companies developing and making robotics and EAI products and solutions here for export will help to support our end-user industries and act as vehicles for the commercialisation of technologies and IPs developed by our IHLs/RIs.

About RoboNexus

RoboNexus is NRPO’s platform to support Singapore-based robotics and embodied AI startups, with a focus on building trusted global robotics & EAI ecosystem.

We are looking for a highly independent and motivated person to join NRPO to perform the following:

Role Overview

We are looking for a Manager / Senior Manager to manage the delivery and operations of RoboNexus.

You will oversee programme activities, coordinate multiple stakeholders and ensure that company engagements, partnerships and initiatives are followed through effectively. This is an external-facing role that requires strong organisation, stakeholder management and execution skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Programme Delivery & Operations: Lead the planning, coordination and execution of RoboNexus programmes, workshops, company visits and ecosystem initiatives, managing multiple workstreams and stakeholders concurrently.
• Company Engagement & Tracking: Manage the onboarding and ongoing engagement of RoboNexus companies. Track company progress, needs, partnership opportunities, programme milestones and action items to ensure timely follow-through.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Engage and coordinate across startups, corporates, government agencies, research institutions and ecosystem partners to align priorities and drive programme outcomes.
• Partnership & Ecosystem Support: Work with internal teams and external partners to connect RoboNexus companies with relevant industry, research and ecosystem opportunities, and support partnership initiatives where relevant.
• Executive Reporting & Governance: Prepare clear management updates, presentations, meeting materials and reports, providing visibility on programme progress, priorities, risks and outcomes.
• Execution & Continuous Improvement: Ensure commitments and deliverables are completed on time and to a high standard, while identifying opportunities to improve programme delivery and support for RoboNexus companies.

What We Are Looking For

• Strong programme and operational management skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and stakeholders.
• Highly organised and detail-oriented, with strong follow-through and execution discipline.
• Confident engaging stakeholders across industry, government, startups and research institutions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of management reports and presentations.
• Experience in startup or innovation ecosystems, partnerships or business development is an advantage; technical expertise in robotics or AI is not required.

Requirements

• 5 to 7 years of relevant experience in programme operations, programme delivery, stakeholder engagement, or related roles.
• Highly organised and detail-oriented, with strong follow-through and the ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with confidence engaging industry, government, startups, and research institutions.
• Experience or demonstrated interest in robotics, embodied AI (EAI), innovation, startup ecosystems, partnerships, or business development is advantageous.