Total 10 Manager level Science / R&D / Research job vacancies in Graham School, Woodlands Drive, Scarborough, YO12 6QW

Job Scope

1. Experience of selected electrical parts, circuit design, printed circuit board design, standard design and evaluation.
2. Knowledge of explosiion-proof (FM, CSA, ATEX), Safety (CSA, CE), EMC (IEC) and Classification (Lloyd's Register of Shipping, American Bureau of Shipping, Bureau Veritas, Det Norske Veritas).
3. Businsess knowledge of leadership, logical thinking of Yokogawa product knowledge.
4. Can use Electrical circuit CAD, PCB CAD, Electrical Circuit simulation.

Requirement

1. Master or Bachelor in Engineering, preferably on Electrical & Electronics Engineering with at least 8-10 years of related working experiences.
2. Knowledge of ISO9001, ISO14001 & ISO45001 standards.
3. Able to read, write and communicate technically in English and Japanese fluently with Headquarter team

Job Responsibilities

• Plan for quality assurance activities with timelines and effort estimates and manage resources to support testing demand.
• Discuss and work with System Analysts & development teams and SMBC to understand the testing requirements to determine testing coverage and collect sample test data (if available).
• Review documentations created by QA Team Lead, Senior System Analyst and/or vendor to ensure quality.
• Track testing activities against test plans and track defects (Log Defect with assigned Severity, Retest and Close Defect) discovered to resolution. Report statistics and statuses to PM.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to the team and ensure process and compliance is met. Provide direction, support and set performance goals to the team.
• Timely escalate issues to manager.
• Support on hiring matters such as interviews where required.
• Onboard new joiners to their roles.
• Coach and guide team members on their jobs.
• Manage and motivate team performance, guided by performance management framework.
• Engage team members to identify and support them on their career aspirations and development plans.

Job Requirements

• Diploma/ bachelor’s degree in computer science.
• Min. 10 years' experiencing working as Quality Assurance Analyst/ Tester in a bank, FI or a consultancy company.
• Familiar with defect management tools.
• Ability to understand technical jargons and some understanding of technology environment setup.
• Possess strong planning skill and is positive and proactive in his/her approach.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.

Responsibilities:

• Lead multidisciplinary teams in designing, developing and implementing sustainable solutions
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources effectively
• Ensure successful project delivery and stakeholder satisfaction
• Engage with startups, research institutions and industry experts
• Build strategic partnerships to accelerate technology adoption
• Represent Yokogawa at conferences, workshops, and industry events
• Stay abreast of advancements in sustainability focus areas such as Net Zero, Circular economy and Well Being
• Provide technical guidance to project teams
• Contribute to patent filings and intellectual property development
• Publish white papers, participate in webinars, and contribute to thought leadership forums.
• Mentor junior technologists and foster knowledge sharing

Requirement:

• Master / Degree in Engineering, Science, Management
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in technology development, research, or innovation in sensing, control and optimization with at least 3 years’ experience in managing a team
• Proven track record of leading successful grant applications, Research collaborations and projects execution
• Relevant data analytics and programming skills needed to support the research work
• Experience in handling both agile projects and an industry projects
• Experience in new ventures, small business growth, start ups is a plus

Yokogawa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Yokogawa wants a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture. We will actively recruit, develop, and promote people from a variety of backgrounds who differ in terms of experience, knowledge, thinking styles, perspective, cultural background, and socioeconomic status. We will not discriminate based on race, skin color, age, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, belief, political opinion, nationality, ethnicity, place of origin, disability, family relations or any other circumstances. Yokogawa values differences and enables everyone to belong, contribute, succeed, and demonstrate their full potential.

Are you being referred to one of our roles? If so, ask your connection at Yokogawa
about our Employee Referral process!

Responsibilities:

• Lead multidisciplinary teams in designing, developing and implementing sustainable solutions
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources effectively
• Ensure successful project delivery and stakeholder satisfaction
• Engage with startups, research institutions and industry experts
• Build strategic partnerships to accelerate technology adoption
• Represent Yokogawa at conferences, workshops, and industry events
• Stay abreast of advancements in sustainability focus areas such as Net Zero, Circular economy and Well Being
• Provide technical guidance to project teams
• Contribute to patent filings and intellectual property development
• Publish white papers, participate in webinars, and contribute to thought leadership forums.
• Mentor junior technologists and foster knowledge sharing

Requirement:

• Master / Degree in Engineering, Science, Management
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in technology development, research, or innovation in sensing, control and optimization with at least 3 years’ experience in managing a team
• Proven track record of leading successful grant applications, Research collaborations and projects execution
• Relevant data analytics and programming skills needed to support the research work
• Experience in handling both agile projects and an industry projects
• Experience in new ventures, small business growth, start ups is a plus

Yokogawa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Yokogawa wants a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture. We will actively recruit, develop, and promote people from a variety of backgrounds who differ in terms of experience, knowledge, thinking styles, perspective, cultural background, and socioeconomic status. We will not discriminate based on race, skin color, age, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, belief, political opinion, nationality, ethnicity, place of origin, disability, family relations or any other circumstances. Yokogawa values differences and enables everyone to belong, contribute, succeed, and demonstrate their full potential.

Are you being referred to one of our roles? If so, ask your connection at Yokogawa
about our Employee Referral process!

ORGANISATION: International Rubber Study Group (IRSG)

LOCATION: Singapore

POSITION: Manager, Economics and Statistics

GRADE: NO-A Step 1, National Professional Officer Category, United Nations Salary Scale for Singapore (Effective: 01 September 2013)

SALARY: Total Net Salary of SG$89,474Per Annum (excluding benefits)

CLOSING DATE: Monday, 25 March 2024

OCCUPATIONAL GROUPS:

§ Managerial Position

§ Research and Development

§ Economics and Statistics

§ Econometrics

THE INTERNATIONAL RUBBER STUDY GROUP (IRSG)

The International Rubber Study Group (IRSG) is an inter-governmental organisation with the main objective of improving the transparency of the world rubber marketsand strengthening international cooperation on rubber issues. The IRSG is the biggest worldwide community in the rubber economy. The IRSG is recognized as an International Body through the negotiation of a Headquarter Agreement with the Government of the United Kingdom in 1978. The IRSG has 35 Member Governments including European Union (28 Countries), Singapore, India, Sri Lanka, Russia, Cote D’ Ivoire, Nigeria, and Cameroon. Subsequently, a new Headquarter Agreement with the Government of Singapore was signed in 2008. The IRSG Secretariat is based in Singapore.

The mission of the IRSG is to be the world’s authoritative source of statistical data and forecasts for all aspects of the world rubber industry, including production, consumption and trade in rubber and rubber products. The seminal purpose of the secretariat is to prepare current estimates and forecasts of future supply and demand trends while undertaking statistical and economic studies on specific aspects of the industry to continually improve its value-added service to stakeholders. Furthermore, as the only intergovernmental organisation bringing together the world’s rubber-producing and consuming stakeholders, the IRSG strives to provide an effective forum for the discussion of matters affecting the supply and demand for synthetic rubber and natural rubber.

The Group is a platform for senior executives and representatives to provide insights through dedicated meetings, working groups, conferences, and projects. The annual IRSG meetings are amongst the largest regular assemblies of rubber experts worldwide. IRSG offers a unique opportunity to enhance collaboration beyond each company or organisation peer group and connect with young leaders and innovators or established entrepreneurs. The members, subscribers and partners represent governments, companies and organisations that are shaping and transforming the rubber industry in strategic and socially responsible ways.

(A) JOB DESCRIPTION

The position reports directly tothe Secretary-General. The IRSG Economics and Statistics Unit collects and collates statistics on natural and synthetic rubber and its related industries, provides market analyses, forecasts and reports on the world rubber economy. The incumbent, the Manager, Economics and Statistics will work with the Economics and Statistics Unit comprising of the Chief of Staff and the Head, Economics and Statistics to deliver specific number of publications in a year independently.

(B) SUMMARY OF KEY FUNCTIONS/ACCOUNTABILITIES:

The Economics and Statistics Unit of IRSG is leanly staffed. The Unit currently roll-out twenty-two publications in a year. In this regard, the Unit publishes Rubber Statistical Bulletin, Rubber Industry Report, World Rubber Industry Outlook, Monthly Rubber Bulletin and Rubber Focus. The Unit will also be distilling policy briefs from the publications and conduct Senior Policy Seminars for decision makers in the world rubber industry.

The Head, Economics and Statistics deliver ten out of the twenty-two yearly publications, the Chief of Staff roll-out four out of the twenty-two publications including Policy Briefs and also conduct Senior Policy Seminars while the Manager, Economics and Statistics will deliver ten out of the twenty-two yearly publications independently.

The incumbent will also advise the Secretary-General from time to time on issues and policy options related to the adequacy of the international rubber industry and trade statistics and ensure the publication of timely and comprehensive data in the Rubber Statistical Bulletin and other Statistical Publications and the implementation and further development of the Secretariat’s short-term and long-term modelling system.

(C) PERFORMS ANY OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ASSIGNED AS REQUIRED

Performing additional duties and responsibilities assigned by the Secretary-General in conformance with the policy, standards, rules, and regulations of IRSG

(D) QUALIFICATION, WORK EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES

1. EDUCATION

An advanced university degree (Minimum of PhD, DSc, DPhil or equivalent Doctoral Degree) in Economics, Mathematical Economics, Econometrics or equivalent is mandatory.

2. WORK EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES

§ Minimum of two to five years of relevant academic work experience with mixed method research techniques (quantitative and qualitative) coupled with strong competence in handling “big data” is mandatory.

§ Proof of proficiency in statistical software (STATA, SPSS, etc.) is mandatory

§ Evidence of at least five research publications with econometric and/or statistical modelling in peer review journals is mandatory

§ Software development and Information Technology skills with expertise in econometric forecasting and data analysis is desirable.

§ Minimum of three years research experience (Preferably Post-Doctoral Research) at Universities, National and/or International Research Institution is desirable

§ A substantial experience in rubber sector or another commodity-related field would be an added advantage.

(E) OTHER MANDATORY AND DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS

Ability to work in a multicultural environment is a must. Work experience in the United Nations, an international organization, an intergovernmental organization and/or government agency is desirable. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of French or another official United Nations language is an advantage.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates from IRSG Member Countries (European Union, Singapore, India, Sri Lanka, Russia, Cote dIvoire, Nigeria, and Cameroon) should submit their resume by email to the address below with a motivation letter stating why they are suitable for the position, along with certified copies of degrees, diplomas and certificates including names and contact details (organization, phone number and e-mail address) of three referees not later than Monday, 25 March 2024. Please, note that incomplete application will not be considered).

The Secretary-General
International Rubber Study Group

51 Changi Business Park Central 2

#06 – 04/05, The Signature

Singapore 486066

SINGAPORE

E-mail: secgen@rubberstudy.org

- Evaluate and recommend new techniques and technologies

- Manage Research and Development (R&D) credit studies and related activities

- Develop and sustain excellent client relationships during delivery of Research and Development (R&D) services

- Assist (other) Research and Development (R&D) project personnels with the delivery of engagements as needed,

including research and writing with regard to technical issues

- Provide Research and Development (R&D) quality assurance, engagement reviewer and exam support

- Builds effective cross-functional relationships with field implementation, regional food, distribution, facilities and

other professional services teams

- Implements and monitors quality assurance programs to ensure they meet or exceed intended objectives

- Manages third party audit program for region

- May provide technical guidance for quality assurance specialists in Region

Roles and Responsbibilies

• Responsible for planning and supervision of all operational activities.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills and able to communicate effectively with all level of people.
• Mature with initiative to work independently.
• Required language(s): Mandarin, English - in order to liaise with Chinese specking associates.
• Monitor and inspect the progress of the project-on-site to ensure that the works are implemented based on good quality, finishes and standards, and that project is on schedule, and within budget.
• Work closely with internal team (Contract and Design) and subcontractors to ensure the projects are timely delivery in excellent quality workmanship and outcome.
• Proactively identify, mitigate, and track recurring construction issues.
• Report directly to the directors of the company on all aspects of project progress.
• Liaise with 3rd party consultants such as architects, engineers, and other specialists working on the project.
• Attend coordination and progress meetings.

CORE JOB SCOPE

· Responsible for the planning and execution of routine/shutdown, preventive maintenance of the plant’s process instrumentation, control value, electrical power/distribution system equipment etc to achieve reliability target. Responsible for Energy saving initiatives

· Responsible for facilities management and supervising maintenance & facility team

· Supervise and ensure E & I works, installation and calibration activities are completed in accordance to the company’s guidelines and environmental, health and safety standards

· Ensure data collection and preparation of all reports for efficiency analysis and maintenance

· Maintain GMP & GDP for specification data sheets, drawings, spare parts, ISO and customer audits

· Provide leadership and guidance to overall management off the manufacturing site’s environment, health and safety compliance that are critical to well-being and protection of employees and contractors

· Responsible for the planning of maintenance & facilities budget

· Manage Site, Regional & Global Projects/Initiatives as assigned

· Any other duties as and when assigned by superior from time to time

Job Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and implement end-to-end projects related to IT Infrastructure (including Cloud) according to project governance.
• Work with internal business and other stakeholders to understand and analyse business requirements, translate business IT requirements to technical requirements.
• Work out full-scaled and precise proposal with technical solution team, coordinate and communicate resource and define clear roles with all project resources.
• Work onsite in a bank and manage vendors to ensure project delivery within schedule & budget and expected quality.
• Manage the communication and arrangement internally and externally.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science or equivalent.
• Min. 8 years of experiences as Project Manager in a bank in IT Infrastructure.
• Experience in Cloud related project implementation.
• Experience of Vendor management.
• Knowledge of IT security, Risk Management and Security Control.
• Ability to handle multiple projects concurrently.
• Possess good initiative and proactive in approach.
• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Project Management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE 2) is a plus.
• Experience in Agile Project Management methodology is an advantage.
• Certification in ITIL and Cloud related is a plus.
• Knowledge of IT regulation in APAC countries.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, milestones, resource allocation and dependencies and drive project execution from initiation to closure
• Foster a culture of collaboration, transparency, and accountability, ensuring strong cross functional teamwork and alignment to project goals and objectives
• Effectively communicate project progress, status and key decisions to stakeholders, including senior management, and provide regular updates on project metrics, risk and dependencies
• Own and be responsible for the successful delivery of projects, ensuring they are completed on time, meeting requirements and within allocated budget
• Manage project lifecycle, from requirement, design, technical construction, testing, acceptance, training, documentation and implementation, in accordance with the Project Management Process and Methodology
• Work closely with Project Lead/Owner or Sponsor to drive strategic or major initiatives as part of the organization’s roadmap and strategy
• Participate in pre-project activities such as estimation of project efforts, preparation of high-level project plan with project timeline and resource requirements/staffing and organization of project team.
• Manage relationships across all departments, partners including external parties (vendor and/or outsource partners), defining requirements, agreeing terms, and ensuring delivery in accordance to agreed timeline
• Monitor and track progress of projects and stay on top of the projects to ensure smooth execution
• Analyse and highlight project risks and develop necessary risk mitigation plans.
• Analyse and highlight project dependencies to pre-empt project issues
• Maintain project issue register to keep close match of the project issues till their resolution.
• Develop, prepare, and deliver Management Information and reports regularly to support decision making
• Take accountability in considering business and regulatory compliance risks and takes appropriate steps to mitigate the risks
• Maintain awareness of industry trends on regulatory compliance, emerging threats and technologies in order to understand the risk and better safeguard the company
• Highlight any potential concerns /risks and proactively shares best risk management practices
• Main KPIs - Delivery of projects with agreed cost, scope, schedule, and outcome, and they are baselined and traceable

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or equivalent with min. 7 years of experience in IT Project Management in the financial industry
• Experience in managing the entire software development practices, various development methodologies and implementation
• Experience in managing deployment of IT infrastructure, such as systems & networks and cybersecurity solutions
• Experiences in major IT infrastructure & cybersecurity system updates, upgrades, OS hardening and migrations
• Constantly keep abreast of latest technology changes to maintain deployment and operational efficiency
• In-depth knowledge on Project Management/Business Analysis
• Possess strong leadership, capable of managing stakeholders and maintaining relationships in large scale projects
• Strong team management skills, influencing skills and collaborative team player
• Possess strong and assertive verbal, written communication and presentation skills
• Strong delivery management experience, with proven track records in managing and steering projects towards smooth execution and on time delivery