6-Months Contract | Central Region
The Opportunity
Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and digitally savvy Executive to support project lifecycle and grant administration activities, while contributing to a digitalisation initiative to streamline internal processes.
This role offers an opportunity to combine project administration with hands-on application of Microsoft Power Platform tools, including Power BI, Power Automate and SharePoint.
Key Responsibilities
1. Grant & Project Administration
- Support pre-award grant administration, including proposal checks, endorsements and submission coordination.
- Liaise with project leads on grant administration matters and provide timely support throughout the project lifecycle.
- Process project variations and change requests, ensuring proper documentation and compliance with institutional policies and funding requirements.
- Maintain accurate project records, databases and tracking systems.
- Work closely with internal stakeholders to resolve grant administration queries.
- Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards to track grant pipelines, proposal statuses and project lifecycle progress.
- Design and implement Power Automate workflows and SharePoint solutions to streamline administrative processes and reduce manual work.
- Explore AI-enabled tools, including Microsoft 365 Copilot, to improve operational efficiency and service delivery.
- Prepare user guides and process documentation, and facilitate knowledge transfer to ensure continuity of implemented solutions.
- Undertake other duties and projects as assigned by the supervisor.
- Diploma or Degree in Business Analytics, Information Systems, Business Administration or a related discipline.
- Hands-on experience in developing Power BI dashboards, including data modelling and Power Query.
- Practical experience with Power Automate and SharePoint, including lists, libraries and workflow automation.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage different stakeholders.
- Able to work independently, manage multiple priorities and adapt quickly in a dynamic environment.
- Prior experience in research grant administration or familiarity with funding agency terms and conditions.
- Exposure to Power Apps, Microsoft 365 Copilot or Copilot Studio.
Please note: Due to the anticipated high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. All information provided will be treated with strict confidentiality and used solely for recruitment purposes.
Cheah Wei Ee
Team Lead - Contracting
EA Personnel No: R23114782
Peoplebank Singapore Pte Ltd | EA Licence No: 08C5248