Sustainability Innovation Project Lead

Duration: 6-12 months contract

Industry: Transportation

Work location: Kallang

Summary

Seeking a dynamic and strategic Innovation Project Lead to join the APAC Innovation Station in Singapore. The role involves leading and executing innovation projects focused on sustainable development, circular economy and low-carbon solutions. The successful candidate will manage and execute sustainable innovation projects that contribute to strategic goals, drive sustainable development and foster a culture of creativity and continuous improvement within the organization.

The projects could include:

• The delivery of proof of concept of circular economy loop
• The development of services around energy efficiency
• The creation of circular business models
• Optimization of existing railway components

About the Job 

Strategic Planning & Scoping

• Proactively identify, frame, and prioritize strategic pain points and unmet needs across the organization
• Define and propose innovative, scalable solutions, including new concepts, business models, technologies, or partnerships aligned with company’s sustainability and innovation ambitions
• Create a pipeline of new innovation opportunities, fostering a continuous flow of ideas and initiatives
• Select innovations to be developed and for those, establish clear project vision, objectives, success criteria and a robust and executable roadmap, and take those through validation, launch, and initial deployment.
• Engage, and align internal stakeholders, external partners, suppliers, startups, and research institutions as required

Project Leadership & Management

• Manage project timelines, resources, budgets, and risks.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Report project progress, insights, and results to leadership.
• Align and engage all onboard internal stakeholders, external partners, suppliers, startups, and research institutions as required
• Identify Domain director(s) to Secure sponsorship and catcher for handover at the end of the innovation journey
• Ensure timely delivery of key milestones confirming:
  • Customer desirability
  • Technical feasibility
  • Market accessibility

Project Execution

• Conduct market studies, customer interviews, and partner identification
• When appropriate, define the next innovation phase, including project scope, objectives, planning, budget and key deliverables
• Analyze regulatory contexts (e.g., carbon finance, waste management)
• Oversee lab testing and MVP development
• Perform financial analysis and develop business plans

Deliverables

• Updated project dashboards (planning, budget, risks, deliverables)
• Project-specific outputs and documentation
• Regular presentations to internal and external stakeholders

Requirements

• At least 8 years of experience in innovation project management
• Background or training in sustainability. Previous experience in circular economy projects is a plus.
• Academic background: Engineering
• Relevant experience with innovation frameworks and tools, as well as project management
• Excellent communication skills and proven capacity to engage multiple stakeholders
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Previous experience as an intrapreneur is valued

Ramos May Anne De Mesa - [email protected]

Personnel Reg No: R1110127

Manpower Staffing Services (S) Pte Ltd

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