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This role will contribute significantly in the review processes of academic proposals and the implementation for Graduate programmes. The incumbent will work independently and collaboratively across teams and be a point of contact with the Ministry of Education on new degree proposals. The incumbent will also ensure judicious management of programme and course archives, and student programme diet records. The Assistant Director will support the Team Lead to direct and provide guidance and oversight of Postgraduate (Coursework) programmes and curriculum administration under the Office Academic Services.

Responsibilities

Academic Programme Administration

• Support academic leaders to secure approval from the Ministry of Education for new programmes, ensuring all internal approval processes are completed, proposals are submitted within prescribed timeline and assist to prepare responses to queries at the various approval levels.
• Advise Colleges/Schools on the relevant approving authority for their proposals according to the policy and guide them through the processes.
• Provide academic insights with data and governance considerations to Schools when they are designing new programmes or making revisions, and to academic leaders during the review process.
• Support the team lead to ensure smooth implementation of academic programmes and initiatives, collaborating with key stakeholders on systems, processes, and schedules.

Approval process for new courses and curricula changes

• Provide judgement, with operation and system consideration, on academic proposals and ensure compliance with academic framework and policies.
• Facilitate review and decision-making by highlighting deviation from policies and operational complexities.
• Assess operational impact and system requirement in consultation with relevant functional teams and engage proposers for a streamlined requirement.

Academic governance, policy and process streamlining

• Contributes to policy review and development of operational guidelines.
• Supports business process streamlining, designing of workflow, process automation and system enhancement.
• Assist in preparing metrics for management reporting, and attending to data requests.
• Collaborates with business analyst and IT partner on system configurations and change request.
• Collaborates in assigned projects from defining business process and system requirements to managing project timeline, stakeholder engagement and user acceptance test for a smooth launch.

Administrative Excellence

• Establish a strong stakeholder engagement that is effective, transparent and professional, and supervise communication on academic matters by junior officers.
• Regular streamlining of academic services processes across UE and GE to enhance student experience.
• People manager to a team of junior officers and support staff.
• Lead and/or support any other ad-hoc/special projects.

The University aims to replace current systems with a modern Student Management System (SMS) that enables a seamless, engaging, and empowering student experience. The new system will comprise multiple Commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) cloud-based solutions, leveraging the rich functionalities of best practices in higher education and aligning with technological advances such as cloud computing, AI-driven capabilities, and mobile readiness. The SMS is expected to significantly enhance operational efficiency in student management.

The role entails managing external vendor staff, internal business users, faculty, and other CITS team members to ensure successful implementation. The successful candidate will join a project management team overseeing multiple projects, including inception, business case approval, tendering, requirement gathering, implementation, and post-implementation support.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with business analyst and business stakeholders to source and evaluate technical solutions to construct the business case. The business case will include project timeline, budget, evaluation of solution, ROI, etc.
• Collaborate stakeholders to establish consensus on work stream objectives and deliverables.
• Collaborate procurement team to manage the tender process and be part of the evaluation committee to evaluate the proposal and award the tender.
• Develop the project plan including detailed activities, resources, and timeline, and maintaining project documentation.
• Lead the project team members including business users to deliver the project output including functional requirement, business process maps, testing strategy, test plan, implementation plan and post-implementation support.
• Oversee progress of the activities and conduct regular reviews to recommend schedule changes or resource adjustments.
• Facilitate project delivery and work with internal Business/IT stakeholders and external vendor to establish the desired and stipulated project priority and timeline to meet the business operations.
• Enable change management through facilitating user training and coaching.
• Manage the change request process internally and externally to ensure timely escalation of any issues.
• Be part of support team after project go-live and continue to manage the vendor team to support the business users on long term if needed.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree from a recognised University, preferably in Information Management/ Computer Science/Information Technology/Business Management.
• At least 12 years of IT project management experience, with experience in support and implementation of student management system in the tertiary education sector preferred.
• Possess strong project management skills to effectively manage internal and external stakeholders and deliver the project on time with quality.
• Have a proven track record or prior project experience in delivering large-scale COTS solutions and managing large number of internal and external stakeholders from different departments.
• Be a quick learner to grasp business domain knowledge and effectively lead business users in process re-engineering and other project activities.
• Be results-driven and capable of managing multiple concurrent implementation tracks.
• Have a solid technical background in the latest industry technologies. Knowledge and experience with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system in higher education is an added advantage.
• Is passionate about creating solutions with a positive attitude to change.
• Act as a collaborative team player, fostering effective communication and collaboration within a dynamic team.
• Excellent communication skills to influence all levels of internal stakeholders and external parties.

The successful candidate will join Centre for IT Services and work closely with Student & Academic Services Department (SASD), Schools and other departments involved in the project.

Responsibilities
Admissions application and selection

• Propose admissions selection criteria based on market practices, intake targets, and applicant quality.

• Manage the issuance of offers, monitor acceptances, and handle appeals to meet the objectives of the MOE and NTU Management.

• Analyze admissions statistics to identify market potential and changes in applicants' preferences.

Supervisory

• Demonstrate proficiency in administrative functions, including training new staff members.

• Lead and develop a team of at least 4 support staff.

• Engage in frequent brainstorming sessions with team members to improve work processes and leverage new marketing approaches.

Administrative

• Support the Deputy Director in reviewing and updating admissions policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).

• Ensure the team adheres to policies and SOPs, particularly in handling sensitive information obtained during admissions.

• Continually impress prospective students and their parents with excellent service.

Requirements

• A degree from a recognized university.

• At least  9 to 10 years' relevant working experience in a higher educational institution or management of professional education programmes would be an advantage.

• At least 3 years’ supervisory experience and in managing a team with more than 1 direct report.  

• Prior experience in business development, partner and/or event management.   

• Proficient in MS Office applications and data analytics.

• Good communication skills with an excellent command of written and spoken English with public speaking experience.

• A strong collaborator – ability to work well in within the team and with key stakeholders.

• Possess exceptional organizational skills – the ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines.

• Possess strong analytical, interpersonal and customer service skills.

Job Description

Nanyang Executive Education (NEE), a division of Nanyang Business School, Singapore offers continuing education and training programmes to middle and senior executive, Delivered by a world-class faculty and complemented by notable industry leaders, our programmes attract talented individuals from Asia and across the globe, providing valuable opportunities for networking and cross-cultural interaction.

The candidate is to work closely with the Reporting Officer to grow the NEE suite of programmes and enrolments. The candidate will need to work with internal and external stakeholders so as to ensure that programmes continue to be relevant to the industry and clients’ needs as well as ensuring that programmes are well subscribed to. This will directly support NTU’s key goal of growing the Continuing Education segment, whilst also making impact to the industry. . In addition, the candidate will provide leadership and direction in the formulation and execution of business development strategies and support the strategic direction of NEE.

Business Development

• Develop a multi-channeled marketing strategy including growth and sustainability plans
• Research and strategise around industry plans to implement into the NEE programmes
• Pro-actively engage corporations to understand their business as well as training and development needs
• Develop proposals for clients to meet their training requirements
• Source and cultivate new and existing productive relationships with senior leaders, including C-Suite executives, so that they are engaged on a broader level with NBS

Finance Initiatives

• Ensure that programes launched are financially sustainable
• Work with managers on the drafting of budget for clients
• Responsible for the P&L budget for NEE programmes
• Ensure that all programme fees received (via credit card and cheques) are accurately accounted for and invoices related to promotional events are given to NEE Finance Manager/Account Executive for processing in a timely manner, and that corporate policies are adhered to
• Work with Finance busines partners to resolve issues so as to ensure prompt accounting and reporting of finance matters with regards to NEE prorgammes

Collaboration Initiatives

• Maintain contact with all clients/participants to ensure high levels of client satisfaction
• Work closely with operations team to ensure smooth and professional delivery
• Work collaboratively and closely with colleagues, staff and faculty
• Understand the various funding schemes available and to apply accordingly, as well as explain to clients
• To work with many different clients with different requirements, and to ensure the same high level service standards are delivered to the clients
• To be top of the latest developments in the learning and development space, and to be able to engage with clients at different levels
• Effectively maintain and build relationships with internal teams, external agencies and marketing partners to develop and execute strategic outcomes, to support the business development objectives

Operations

• Engage with the NEE Operations team lead to meet on the deliverables in relation to the customer experience and overall efficacy
• Understand Skillsfuture funding framework to develop programmes in line with Skillsfuture

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree
• Minimum 8 years of experience. Experience in academic environment will be advantageous. An understanding of the adult learning environment and ecosystem is necessary.
• Candidates with prior work experience in business consultancies, as well as organisations that provide L&D/ Executive Development would be preferred
• Proficient in general software applications that facilitate work operations
• Ability to interact with people of varying levels and backgrounds including senior executives & faculty
• Ability to multi-task and meticulous to details
• A pleasant disposition and able to work under tight deadlines
• Good team-player and able to work independently
• Analytical and thorough in his/her thought-process

The incumbent plays a pivotal role in the development and execution of software projects, serving as the key architect and guide for the technical team. This leadership position involves not only possessing a deep understanding of software design principles, programming languages, and development methodologies but also the ability to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions.

The incumbent is responsible for overseeing the entire development lifecycle, from project initiation to deployment, ensuring that the team adheres to coding standards, best practices, and meets deadlines. In addition to technical expertise, effective communication skills are crucial, as the Technical Lead collaborates with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and project managers to align technical decisions with business goals.

This role requires a blend of hands-on coding, strategic thinking, and mentorship to foster a collaborative and innovative development environment. Ultimately, the incumbent plays a central role in driving the success of software projects by providing technical direction, solving complex problems, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, scalable, and maintainable software solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Provide Technical Leadership – lead and guide the software development team with technical expertise.
• Establish Framework and Standards – formulate frameworks, standards and processes for governing the low code development platform.
• Enforce Coding Standards & Best Practices – set and ensure adherence to coding standards, best practices and development methodologies.
• Ensure Code Quality & Security – conduct thorough code reviews, implement automated testing and address security best practices.
• Collaborate Across Teams – collaborate with cross-functional teams within and outside the IT department.
• Facilitate Effective Communication – ensure effective communication between technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Stay Informed and Drive Innovation – stay updated on industry trends, recommend tools and technologies, and drive process improvements while promoting a culture of innovation and continuous learning.

Requirements:

• A recognised degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline
• Minimum 12 years of Information Technology experience in designing, implementing and supporting IT systems; and more than 8 years proven experience in IT Solutioning.
• Keen appreciation of technologies and strong interest in translating of technology stack to meet business processes and process re-engineering
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and related services and strong understanding of the different types of IT Systems and architectures.
• Proficiency in programming languages relevant to the technology stack used by the company (e.g., .Net, Java, Python, C#, etc.).
• Experience with web development frameworks and technologies (e.g., React, Angular, Node.js, etc.).
• Understanding of database design, management, and query (SQL, NoSQL).
• Experience in administering and building QlikView/QlikSense, Microsoft Power BI, Tableau, etc.
• Experience in Low-Code platform & RPA such as OutSystem, PowerApps, UiPath, Power Automate, etc.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to details
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills
• Good written & verbal communication and presentation skills

As the Business Development Lead for Enterprise Learning Solutions, you will play a pivotal role in our business development efforts, expanding our continuing education Programmes to the enterprise market in Singapore and beyond. You will lead our successful team to further increase market share, create new revenue streams, and seize opportunities through a comprehensive sales strategy, partnerships with university schools, and collaborations with industry and trade partners.

Responsibilities:

1. Leadership for Business Development:

• Execute Enterprise business development strategy aligned with our institution's mission.
• Continuously assess market dynamics and identify opportunities for aggressive growth, market share acquisition, and new revenue streams through collaborations.

2. Revenue Generation, Growth, and Market Share:

• Drive substantial revenue growth, targeting specific market share goals through the acquisition of new clients, expansion of existing partnerships, and exploration of innovative revenue opportunities.
• Forge strong relationships with corporate clients to secure recurring business and establish market dominance.

3. Collaboration with Industry and Trade Partners:

• Proactively engage industry and trade partners to create mutually beneficial collaborations, revenue-sharing agreements, and innovative training opportunities.
• Leverage external partnerships to develop new revenue streams and expand our presence in corporate training.

4. Team Leadership and Development:

• Recruit and mentor sales professionals, fostering a culture of excellence and market share growth.
• Set clear performance objectives and provide professional development opportunities to drive team success.

5. Programme Development and Customization:

• Oversee the development and customization of training Programmes, ensuring they capture market share, diversify revenue streams, and meet the unique needs of corporate clients.
• Ensure training Programmes remain ahead of industry trends and aligned with best practices.

6. Engagement with Clients and Industry Partners:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for key clients and partners, maintaining robust relationships while gaining insights into their training needs and collaborative opportunities.
• Collaborate closely to deliver tailored training solutions that secure market leadership and generate new revenue streams.

7. Quality Assurance:

• Establish and maintain quality assurance processes to ensure consistent, high-quality training Programme delivery.
• Continuously evaluate training effectiveness and drive improvements.

8. Financial Oversight:

• Manage the budget for the enterprise training division, optimizing profitability while supporting revenue diversification.

9. Market Research and Analysis:

• Stay updated on industry trends, competitive offerings, and emerging technologies in corporate training.
• Conduct market research to pinpoint and capitalize on market share expansion and new revenue opportunities.

10. Compliance and Reporting:

• Ensure all training Programmes meet service-level agreements and contractual obligations, reinforcing our market leadership.
• Provide transparent and insightful reports to senior leadership on market share expansion, revenue diversification, and industry collaboration.

Requirements:

• Tertiary education with a minimum of 12 years of relevant experience and industry connections.
• Proven track record in enterprise training or corporate learning, driving revenue growth, market leadership, and revenue diversification through collaborations.
• Exceptional leadership and team management skills.
• A self-started and strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into actionable and measurable plans.
• Deep industry knowledge and commitment to delivering high-quality training solutions.
• A data driven business leader with strong growth mindset and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical, performance and financial management skills.

Note: Candidates from the private sector with regional expansion experience are highly encouraged to apply.

NTU is a world-class research-intensive university located in Singapore, consistently ranked among the top universities in Asia and the world. We are home to over 33,000 students and 10,000 staff, offering a vibrant and dynamic work environment for individuals seeking to advance their careers.

NTU is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Assistant Director (Contracts) to join our dynamic team in Office of Development and Facilities Management. The department oversees the physical development and maintenance of all university buildings and grounds in support of the academic, research and administrative functions of the University. As the Senior Assistant Director (Contracts), you lead and manage a team of Quantity Surveyors (QSs) in providing contracts management support and ensuring the smooth operations of the department.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team of Quantity Surveyors (QSs) in pre and post contract administration of construction and maintenance projects to ensure timely award and satisfactory conclusion of contracts.
• Oversee the QS team in cost estimation, procurement, budget control, data compilation and dispute resolution.
• Advise project teams on all pre and post contracts administration matters including but not limited to procurement strategy, tendering procedures, bid evaluation, assessment of liquidated damages and extension of time claims, performance bond, warranties, insurance, and all other contract administration matters
• Establish with Central Procurement and Finance on tender calling procedures, payment and Ariba issues
• Evaluate Yearly Budget Requests and FY closing Accruals
• Compile data and statistics in relation to building information and projects to Requesting Agencies and Departments
• Support project teams in cost studies and budget requests
• Advise project teams on dispute resolution and contractual claims
• Undertake ad-hoc tasks and projects as assigned by the department head.

Requirements:

• Degree in Building, Quantity Surveying or equivalent from a recognised tertiary institution.
• At least 15 years’ work experience in the building or facilities management industry.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Sound cost estimation and dispute resolution skills
• Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure to meet deadline.
• Self-motivated and positive working attitude.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

NTU offers a supportive and dynamic work environment that provides employees with opportunities for personal and professional growth. Our employees have access to a range of learning and development opportunities, including training programs, workshops, and seminars. NTU values the well-being of its employees and has in place several staff welfare initiatives such as health and wellness programs, free access to on-campus fitness facilities and discounted health screening.

Joining NTU as a Senior Assistant Director, Contracts is an excellent opportunity for an individual looking to further their career in a challenging and dynamic environment. If you have the required skills and experience and are excited about this opportunity, we invite you to submit your application today!

Hiring Institution: NTU

Established in 1981, the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE) https://www.ntu.edu.sg/eee is one of the founding Schools of the Nanyang Technological University. Built on a culture of excellence, the School is renowned for its high academic standards and research. It is one of the largest EEE schools in the world, with more than 130 faculty members and an enrolment of more than 4,000, of which about 1,000 are graduate students.

We invite applications for the position of Assistant Director/Senior Assistant Director. Reporting to Associate Chair Research (ACR) in the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE), the incumbent shall provide leadership and is responsible for the planning, promotion, and strategic development of research collaborations with internal stakeholders and external partners including industry, institutions, and government agencies.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic development with industry partners
• Execute EEE’s strategy in industry engagement and development
• Facilitate new initiatives in EEE in entrepreneurship and innovation
• Provide strategic technical support to faculty on research proposals
• Perform industry/technology/IP study
• Prepare research proposals with faculty
• Act as point of contact with government agencies and companies
• Lead in other strategic College and School level proposals and communications

Requirements:

• At least a Master’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines from a recognized university.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant working experience in a senior management position, preferably from the tertiary education industry or relevant research industries. For a PhD degree holder, this working experience requirement can be mitigated.
• Must have a good knowledge of Intellectual Property.
• Have a proven track record of close working experience with multiple government agencies and companies or must be comfortable in approaching government agencies and companies.
• Good knowledge of Intellectual Property and experience on Project Management in a R&D setting.
• Excellent Writing Skills with some research technical experience.
• Strategic Thinking and Analytical Skills.
• Strong Leadership, Collaboration Skills, and Problem-Solving Skills.

A research-intensive public university, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has 33,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students in the Engineering, Business, Science, Medicine, Humanities, Arts, & Social Sciences, and Graduate colleges. Sitting within NTU, NTU Entrepreneurship Academy (NTUpreneur) provides entrepreneurship education within the University and the region.

The Senior Assistant Director, Entrepreneurship Development Programme (EDP), plays a critical role in supporting the national agenda of continual education in NTU. This incumbent will manage, drive business development of EDP, and promote the Continual Education Training (CET) courses of NTUpreneur.

Responsibilities include:

• Drive and lead the business development of CET programmes in NTUpreneur
  Identify training needs of the market, plan and assist in designing courses meeting new demands
  Drive sales in Singapore and overseas to increase number of participants.
  Oversee and ensure the business performance and profitability of EDP
• Oversee and ensure quality of course content and delivery
  Identify and engage suitable professors, instructors, mentors and industry partners
  Analyse participants feedback, identify areas for improvement, implement and propose effective solutions.
• Seek strategic partnerships with industry, government/ quasi-government agencies
  Seek opportunities and collaborate with strategic partners (corporates and government) to expand and enrich the CET offerings of NTUpreneur
  Identify, write and submit grant application proposals to government and quasi government agencies such as ESG
• Lead effective marketing strategies
  Raise the profile and standing of NTUpreneur’s entrepreneurship executive programmes.
  Create an effective Business Development to grow EDP.
  Overseeing the implementation of effective marketing strategies, production of collaterals (multiple media: digital and large format print) to promote courses to a wide sector of audience, to increase participants numbers.
• Strategise and implement sustainable stakeholders engagement programmes
  Strengthen relationship with local and overseas stakeholders such as government, corporates, alumni
  Create a strong entrepreneur network to enrich experiential learning and exchange.
• Plan budget and expenditure, and report on performance
  Plan annual budget and expenditure, and track business performance to ensure a healthy stream of revenue and profits.

Requirements:

• Degree in business or entrepreneurship with at least 10 years of experience in leading CET programme in Institute of Higher Learning or equivalent
• Experience in working with the government/ quasi-government agencies and administering grant processes and overseeing auditing processes
• Possess a good network consisting of entrepreneurs, intrapreneurs and industry partners
• Possess excellent writing and oral communication skills
• Possess good presentation skill

Nanyang Technological University's Centre for IT Services (CITS) is on the search for a Senior Assistant Director of Learning Applications & Solutions. This key position will oversee our digital learning ecosystem, aiming to deliver a impactful and delightful teaching and learning experience for all.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance and direction aligned with IT governance standards to design, implement, and maintain robust IT systems.
• Develop and execute project plans to ensure projects are delivered within scope, budget, and timeline constraints.
• Lead and collaborate with stakeholders to integrate learning technologies seamlessly into the existing learning ecosystem ensuring alignment with educational goals
• Lead and collaborate with learning operation teams to establish incident response plans and ensure adherence to predefined SLAs
• Identify potential compliance risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure projects align with governance frameworks

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline
• Minimum 12 years of experience in IT-related industries with at least 5 years in IT project management and technical leadership role
• Prior experience and understanding of the education industry are advantageous
• Proven technical background in application development using Java, Python, etc
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organisational and leadership skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

As the Centre of Excellence function for Performance Management, you will play a key role in implementing the annual University-wide Career Progression/Promotion and Succession Planning processes.

You are required to manage the full spectrum of performance management functions and related initiatives. This includes reviewing, formulating and implementing performance management policies, framework and initiatives for all schemes of service to ensure robustness and objectivity. You will manage and conduct the annual ranking and promotion cycles with the support of HR Business Partners. As the secretariat to performance management calibration boards, you will prepare the files required and facilitate discussions on performance/potential assessment.

To advocate good performance management practices, you will also prepare and deliver briefing materials to the wider HR Community, stakeholders and employees.

Requirements

• Degree or equivalent in Human Resource Management or relevant field
• Minimum 5-8 years of relevant experience in any Human Resource role, with at least 3 years of experience in Performance Management
• Good oral and written communication skills, conversant with Microsoft Excel and stakeholder management
• Able to work independently and within tight deadlines
• Detail-oriented, proactive and strong analytical thinking

As the Business Development Lead for Enterprise Learning Solutions, you will play a pivotal role in our business development efforts, expanding our continuing education Programmes to the enterprise market in Singapore and beyond. You will lead our successful team to further increase market share, create new revenue streams, and seize opportunities through a comprehensive sales strategy, partnerships with university schools, and collaborations with industry and trade partners.

Responsibilities:

1. Leadership for Business Development:

• Execute Enterprise business development strategy aligned with our institution's mission.
• Continuously assess market dynamics and identify opportunities for aggressive growth, market share acquisition, and new revenue streams through collaborations.

2. Revenue Generation, Growth, and Market Share:

• Drive substantial revenue growth, targeting specific market share goals through the acquisition of new clients, expansion of existing partnerships, and exploration of innovative revenue opportunities.
• Forge strong relationships with corporate clients to secure recurring business and establish market dominance.

3. Collaboration with Industry and Trade Partners:

• Proactively engage industry and trade partners to create mutually beneficial collaborations, revenue-sharing agreements, and innovative training opportunities.
• Leverage external partnerships to develop new revenue streams and expand our presence in corporate training.

4. Team Leadership and Development:

• Recruit and mentor sales professionals, fostering a culture of excellence and market share growth.
• Set clear performance objectives and provide professional development opportunities to drive team success.

5. Programme Development and Customization:

• Oversee the development and customization of training Programmes, ensuring they capture market share, diversify revenue streams, and meet the unique needs of corporate clients.
• Ensure training Programmes remain ahead of industry trends and aligned with best practices.

6. Engagement with Clients and Industry Partners:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for key clients and partners, maintaining robust relationships while gaining insights into their training needs and collaborative opportunities.
• Collaborate closely to deliver tailored training solutions that secure market leadership and generate new revenue streams.

7. Quality Assurance:

• Establish and maintain quality assurance processes to ensure consistent, high-quality training Programme delivery.
• Continuously evaluate training effectiveness and drive improvements.

8. Financial Oversight:

• Manage the budget for the enterprise training division, optimizing profitability while supporting revenue diversification.

9. Market Research and Analysis:

• Stay updated on industry trends, competitive offerings, and emerging technologies in corporate training.
• Conduct market research to pinpoint and capitalize on market share expansion and new revenue opportunities.

10. Compliance and Reporting:

• Ensure all training Programmes meet service-level agreements and contractual obligations, reinforcing our market leadership.
• Provide transparent and insightful reports to senior leadership on market share expansion, revenue diversification, and industry collaboration.

Requirements:

• Tertiary education with a minimum of 12 years of relevant experience and industry connections.
• Proven track record in enterprise training or corporate learning, driving revenue growth, market leadership, and revenue diversification through collaborations.
• Exceptional leadership and team management skills.
• A self-started and strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into actionable and measurable plans.
• Deep industry knowledge and commitment to delivering high-quality training solutions.
• A data driven business leader with strong growth mindset and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical, performance and financial management skills.

Note: Candidates from the private sector with regional expansion experience are highly encouraged to apply.

The University's new Student Management System (SMS) program manages the complete student lifecycle from attracting new talent, through all day-to-day activities, and on to graduation. This system, to be implemented progressively, will support our population of more than 35,000 students.

This role reports to the SMS Head and will drive the adoption and utilization of the newly implemented system and look at continuous improvement of capabilities or functionalities as required by the changing business needs.

Responsibilities

• Play the role of business analyst, to gather new business requirement or change requests and work with NTU’s IT team to explore new processes or systems/system configurations to meet the changing business needs.
• Lead and facilitate discussions with key stakeholders to scope projects and delivery plan for new functionalities or requirements to continuously enhance the SMS.
• Develop plans, policies and procedures to govern system, data, processes, security and user access.
• Develop strategies and tactics to drive adoption and utilization of systems and processes by business users.
• Develop strategies and tactics to drive the achievement of service level agreements (SLAs) via system usage and data.
• Identify gaps and resolve issues by actively engaging business users.
• Partner system vendors and NTU’s IT team to identify and implement solutions.
• Continue to develop system capability in reporting, data analytics to support business management, decisions, and modelling.
• Ensure proper documentation of functional specifications and processes.
• Plan and manage timeline to ensure projects are delivered on time.
• Develop and implement change management and communication activities to prep business users to adopt to the new processes or systems, which would include the development of system documentation, user guides, User Acceptance Tests and training for users at each phase of implementation/enhancement.
• Support organizational redesign in Colleges/Schools for student management/administration.

Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in any related field from a recognized University.
• At least 8 to 10 years of business analyst or project management experience, and preferably in the tertiary education sector.
• Strong studentship management background, with understanding or hands-on experience in a student management system preferably.
• Experience in planning and implementing change management activities will be an advantage.
• Ability to influence and engage stakeholders at various levels.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task with an eye for details in planning and implementation.
• Ability to drive results and achieve outcomes.
• Preferably with CITPM / PMP / PRINCE2 certification.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics CRM and RPA tools such as UiPath/Power BI would be advantageous.

The incumbent plays a pivotal role in the development and execution of software projects, serving as the key architect and guide for the technical team. This leadership position involves not only possessing a deep understanding of software design principles, programming languages, and development methodologies but also the ability to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions.

The incumbent is responsible for overseeing the entire development lifecycle, from project initiation to deployment, ensuring that the team adheres to coding standards, best practices, and meets deadlines. In addition to technical expertise, effective communication skills are crucial, as the Technical Lead collaborates with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and project managers to align technical decisions with business goals.

This role requires a blend of hands-on coding, strategic thinking, and mentorship to foster a collaborative and innovative development environment. Ultimately, the incumbent plays a central role in driving the success of software projects by providing technical direction, solving complex problems, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, scalable, and maintainable software solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Provide Technical Leadership – lead and guide the software development team with technical expertise.
• Establish Framework and Standards – formulate frameworks, standards and processes for governing the low code development platform.
• Enforce Coding Standards & Best Practices – set and ensure adherence to coding standards, best practices and development methodologies.
• Ensure Code Quality & Security – conduct thorough code reviews, implement automated testing and address security best practices.
• Collaborate Across Teams – collaborate with cross-functional teams within and outside the IT department.
• Facilitate Effective Communication – ensure effective communication between technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Stay Informed and Drive Innovation – stay updated on industry trends, recommend tools and technologies, and drive process improvements while promoting a culture of innovation and continuous learning.

Requirements:

• A recognised degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline
• Minimum 12 years of Information Technology experience in designing, implementing and supporting IT systems; and more than 8 years proven experience in IT Solutioning.
• Keen appreciation of technologies and strong interest in translating of technology stack to meet business processes and process re-engineering
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and related services and strong understanding of the different types of IT Systems and architectures.
• Proficiency in programming languages relevant to the technology stack used by the company (e.g., .Net, Java, Python, C#, etc.).
• Experience with web development frameworks and technologies (e.g., React, Angular, Node.js, etc.).
• Understanding of database design, management, and query (SQL, NoSQL).
• Experience in administering and building QlikView/QlikSense, Microsoft Power BI, Tableau, etc.
• Experience in Low-Code platform & RPA such as OutSystem, PowerApps, UiPath, Power Automate, etc.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to details
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills
• Good written & verbal communication and presentation skills

ABOUT THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION (NIE)

The National Institute of Education (NIE), Singapore, is Singapore’s national teacher education institute and we are proud to be an integral part of the nation’s education service. We play a key role in the preparation of teachers and in the provision of teacher professional and school leadership development programmes. We are committed to our vision of being An Institute of Distinction: Leading the Future of Education and our mission to Inspire Learning, Transform Teaching and Advance Research. Read more about NIE here.

NIE invites suitable applications for the position of Manager / Assistant Director, Buildings & Facilities Management Projects in the Development & Estate Department. This is a 3-year contract position.

Manager / Assistant Director, Buildings & Facilities Management Projects (Development & Estate Department) [NIE]

Assist Head of the Development & Estate Department in the facility planning, facility development, renovation and upgrading of campus buildings and facilities and improvement/ addition & alteration (A&A) works. He/ she will also assist in operation, maintenance (facilities management) of campus buildings, infrastructures, and facilities.

Responsibilities:

· Responsible for overseeing project completion within the allocated budget and ensuring the realization of design intents.

· Conduct thorough assessment to determine the user's requirements for the project, encompassing their needs, preferences, desired timeline for completion, and the available funding sources.

· Appoint and oversee a team of consultants to guide the project design process, including architects, engineers, and other professionals as required.

· Engage consultants to develop cost estimates and prepare necessary documentation for tender procurement.

· Manage the procurement process by soliciting and evaluating contractor bids, ultimately providing a recommendation for the contract award.

· Manage and process any changes to the project's scope or budget that may arise during construction.

· Monitor the progress of construction work on a regular basis to ensure the project stays on schedule and proactively identify any potential issues that may arise.

· Ensure that all safety regulatory requirements and guidelines are adhered to and are in accordance with the proper governing authorities including the safety regulators and government laws in executing the projects.

· Conducting regular on-site supervision to ensure the work is carried out safely and maintains a high level of quality.

· Oversee the administration of the construction contract, which entails managing payments, change orders, and other contractual obligations between the project team and the contractor.

· Manages and supervises space planning matters.

· Plan, design, execute and supervise the required Renovation and Redecoration (R&R) works and A&A works.

· Assist in operation, maintenance (facilities management) of campus buildings, infrastructures, and facilities in Architectural and Building matters.

· Manage and execute other duties and responsibilities from time to time that are assigned by the Head and/ or the Institute.

Requirements:

· A University degree in architecture / building / civil and structural engineering / project management with at least 10 years of relevant working experience in construction management, project management, facilities management / real estate development or equivalent.

· Adequate knowledge in building construction and proficiency in reading construction drawings.

· Good project management skills, including expertise in project planning, budgeting, scheduling, risk management, and stakeholder engagement.

· Strong technical skills for checking and supervising professional consultants and various contractors. Seeks continuous improvement to design and processes through consistently challenging the status quo or value engineering the optimum solutions.

· Proficient in using AutoCAD / REVIT for design purposes.

· Adequate knowledge of procurement and construction contract administration.

· Self-motivated, with a positive working attitude, with ability to work with ambiguity and agility and a strong focus on customer satisfaction and stakeholder engagement.

· Strong team-player and demonstrate excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.

· Good analytical and problem-solving and critical thinking skills

Closing Date

The closing date of the advertisement is 23 February 2024.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Other Information

NIE staff can take chartered buses at their own expense from or near their homes to NIE campus. This is subject to the availability of seats.