Assistant Director / Manager, Business Development & Engagement

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Singapore, SGP
In-Office
Senior level
Artificial Intelligence • Healthtech • Information Technology • Biotech
The Role
Lead industry engagement, develop partnerships and corporate training, co-design CET and graduate programmes, manage programme delivery and funding compliance, monitor performance and revenue, and lead a team of programme administrators to drive outreach and stakeholder engagement.
Summary Generated by Built In

Young and research-intensive, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) is ranked among the world’s top universities. NTU’s College of Computing and Data Science (CCDS) is a leading college that is known for its excellent curriculum, outstanding and impactful research, and world-renowned faculty. 

A hot bed of cutting-edge technology and groundbreaking research, the College aims to groom the next generation of leaders, thinkers, and innovators to thrive in the digital age. Located in the heart of Asia, NTU’s College of Computing and Data Science is an ‘exciting place to learn and grow’. We welcome you to join our community of faculty, students and alumni who are shaping the future of AI, Data Science and Computing.

We invite suitable candidates to apply for the Assistant Director / Manager position with CCDS. Reporting to the Head, Research and Graduate Programmes, the incumbent will provide overall leadership for CCDS’s graduate programs and continuing education portfolio, balancing strategic growth with strong governance, financial sustainability and service excellence for faculty, learners and external partners.

Responsibilities:

Strategic Industry Engagement & Partnership Development

  • Build and manage strategic partnerships with industry stakeholders, employers, and training partners.

  • Develop collaboration agreements and identify workforce training opportunities.

  • Translate industry needs into impactful learning solutions.

Programme Development & Corporate Training

  • Collaborate with faculty staff and industry experts to co-develop Continuing Education and Training (CET) and Graduate Programmes aligned with SkillsFuture and adult learning needs.

  • Design customised training solutions for corporate clients and oversee end-to-end program delivery. 

  • Drive innovation in modular and flexible learning formats.

Outreach, Recruitment & Stakeholder Engagement

  • Support outreach and marketing initiatives to attract working professionals and corporate learners

  • Represent NTU, CCDS at industry events, seminars and education fairs.

  • Build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders to enhance programmes visibility and growth.

Funding, Operations and Performance Management

  • Ensure proposals and documents are in full compliance with funding requirements and KPIs

  • Coordinate with NTU Academy for Professional and Continuing Education (NTU PACE) to support smooth programme delivery and operations.

  • Monitor programme performance, learner outcomes and revenue targets using data-driven insights.

Team Management

  • Lead and mentor a team of programme administrators to ensure operational excellence and achievement of strategic goals.

  • Lead and support the team for outreach events

Requirements

  • A recognized Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Education Management, or a related field.

  • 8–10 years of relevant experience in programme management, business development, corporate training, continuing education, or a similar role with at least 3 – 5 years of people management experience.

  • Experience working with a range of stakeholders, including senior leaders, faculty, and external partners.

  • Strong communication, leadership, planning, and problem-solving skills.

  • Good understanding of Singapore’s continuing education and lifelong learning landscape is an advantage.

  • May require occasional evening or weekend support for outreach events, as well as overseas travel for stakeholder engagement and outreach activities.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Hiring Institution: NTU

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Education Management, or related field
  • 8-10 years relevant experience in programme management, business development, corporate training, continuing education, or similar role
  • 3-5 years people management experience
  • Experience working with a range of stakeholders including senior leaders, faculty, and external partners
  • Strong communication, leadership, planning, and problem-solving skills
  • Good understanding of Singapore's continuing education and lifelong learning landscape
  • Willingness to support occasional evening or weekend outreach events and overseas travel
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The Company
HQ: Singapore
10 Employees
Year Founded: 2020

What We Do

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