Lead and manage the Singapore Innovation and Research Center's R&D portfolio, build industry and research partnerships, identify technology trends and business opportunities, define and execute projects, provide technical leadership, and represent ABS in industry engagements to drive innovation across maritime, offshore, and shipbuilding domains.
The ABS Singapore Innovation and Research Center (SIRC) serves as a regional hub for research, innovation, and industry collaboration. SIRC conducts and supports R&D projects across a broad range of technical areas relevant to the maritime industry, including digitalization, shipbuilding, offshore technologies, robotics, artificial intelligence, and advanced engineering methods. The center works closely with a broad range of stakeholders, including shipowners, shipyards, offshore operators, technology providers, research institutions, government agencies, and ABS technical and business teams.
This role is responsible for leading SIRC’s R&D activities and external engagement in support of ABS’s vision of pioneering safety and innovation excellence.
What You Will Do
- Lead the ABS Singapore Innovation and Research Center and manage its research and innovation portfolio
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with relevant stakeholders across the maritime and offshore sectors
- Identify industry needs, technology trends, and strategic opportunities relevant to ABS and its clients
- Form, develop, and execute R&D projects aligned with business priorities and industry needs
- Work across internal and external teams to define project scope, objectives, partnerships, and delivery plans
- Ensure SIRC activities are aligned with ABS mission, vision, and strategic direction
- Provide leadership to technical teams and foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and execution
- Represent ABS in meetings, technical forums, and collaborative engagements with industry and research partners
What You Will Need
- 10+ years of relevant work experience in the maritime industry
- Demonstrated leadership experience with a strong track record of managing teams, programs, or strategic initiatives
- Master’s degree or higher in a relevant engineering discipline
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Good understanding of technology trends and emerging demands within the maritime industry
- Demonstrated interest in innovation, research, and technology development
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong understanding of the maritime industry and its operational, technical, and commercial drivers
- Knowledge of relevant technologies, particularly digitalization in offshore, shipping, and shipbuilding
- Familiarity with robotics, artificial intelligence, and related emerging technologies
- Experience with and knowledge of multiphysics simulation is an advantage
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
- Strong leadership, people management, and project management capabilities
- Ability to work effectively with a broad range of stakeholders across industry, academia, government, and internal ABS teams
- Ability to connect innovation opportunities with practical business and industry applications
ABS is a global leader in marine and offshore classification and other innovative safety, quality, and environmental services. We’re at the forefront of supporting the global energy transition at sea, the application of remote and autonomous marine systems, cutting-edge technical solutions, and many more exciting advancements. Our commitment to safety, reliability, and efficiency is ever-present, guiding our clients to safer and more efficient operations.
Equal Opportunity
ABS Bureau is committed to the equal employment opportunity of its employees and prohibits discrimination against any employee or qualified applicant based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status or veteran status, or other non-work-related characteristics that may be protected under the law of the Federal Government or specific state employment laws.
Notice
ABS and Affiliated Companies (ABS) will not pay a fee to any third-party agency without a valid ABS Master Service Agreement (MSA) authorized and signed by Human Resources. Any resume, CV, application, or other forms of candidate submission provided to any employee of ABS without a valid MSA on file will be considered property of ABS, and no fee will be paid.
Other
This job description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job of the incumbent. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the principal job elements essential for making a fair decision regarding the pay structure of the job. #ogjs
American Bureau of Shipping Singapore, Singapore, SGP Office
Singapore, Singapore
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