Programme Director (Talent Management)

Nanyang Technological University; Região Norte; On-site; BRL 728,000 - 1,051,000; Full time

Job summary

Nanyang Technological University invites applications for a Programme Director for Talent Management at the CRPO office in Singapore. The role leads a team to identify translational opportunities across IHLs and industry, funded by NRF, aligning talents with CRPO’s national cybersecurity goals.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in related fields and at least 10 years in a director role, with strong translation management and stakeholder engagement skills to drive high-impact outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree required in talent management, entrepreneurship, business management or related field.
• Minimum 10 years in a Director's role with hands-on responsibilities.
• Familiarity with translation management is essential.
• Strong written and oral communication skills are required.
• Proven project performance management experience (10+ years).
• Ability to design and deploy talent management initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and matchmaking among startups, academia, and industry for Talent Management.
• Oversee financial stewardship and budget allocation for all projects.
• Monitor Talent management events performance, milestones, risks and reporting.
• Drive Talent Management goals by identifying gaps and integrating lessons learned.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the Talent management team and coordinate efforts.
• Ensure strategic alignment of matching talents with CRPO’s mission.
• Collaborate across verticals to ensure smooth operation and KPI achievement.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Communication

Project management

Talent management

Interpersonal skills

Networking

Education

Bachelor's degree in talent management, entrepreneurship, business management or related field

Job description

The CyberSG R&D Programme Office (CRPO) is a new national centre at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. CRPO will focus its efforts on three main thrusts to advance cybersecurity comprehensively: cutting-edge research and development, advancements in technology and translational development, and fostering ecosystem/industry growth and training.

CRPO aspires to propel Singapore to the forefront of cybersecurity innovation and implementation, fueled by funding from the Cybersecurity Agency of Singapore (CSA). This financial backing empowers CRPO to finance visionary projects proposed by diverse entities, including research institutes (RIs), institutions of higher learning (IHLs), and industries. The scope of these initiatives spans the entire Technology Readiness Level (TRL) spectrum, from nascent concepts at TRL 1 to advanced, field-tested solutions at TRL 9, all within the dynamic realm of cybersecurity.

For more details, please view https://www.ntu.edu.sg/crpo/crpo-verticals/translation-management.

We are looking for a Programme Director for Talent Management who will oversee a team of officers. The role will focus on identification of translational opportunities from cybersecurity research across IHLs in Singapore funded by the NRF.

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitate and matchmake stakeholders across startups, academia, and industry towards Talent Management.

• Oversee financial stewardship and budget allocation for all projects, ensuring efficient and accountable use of funds, adherence to cost guidelines, and alignment with institutional policies.

• Monitor Talent management events performance, including milestones, deliverables, risk management, and reporting, to ensure projects achieve high-impact outcomes in cybersecurity talents and events.

• Drive Talent Management team goals by identifying gaps, recommending enhancements, and integrating lessons learned from past projects to strengthen effectiveness.

• Provide leadership and guidance to Talent management team, ensuring clarity of roles, professional development, and effective coordination

• Ensure strategic alignment of matching talents within funded projects with CRPO’s mission to build Singapore’s national cybersecurity capabilities and foster innovation

• Collaborate and render support across verticals to ensure smooth operation and achieving KPI

Job Requirements:

• Minimum requirement is bachelor’s degree qualification in talent management, entrepreneurship, business management or related field

• At least 10 years of relevant experience in Director’s role with hands‑on experience in similar responsibilities and scope is necessary

• Familiarity with required scope in translation management is crucial

• Good written and oral communication skills (necessary)

• Proficiency in project performance management is crucial and acquired through minimum 10 years industry and practical training (on the job)

• Competent in talent management design and deployment is necessary

• Interpersonal skill as competent team leader with ability to work under tight timelines and develop solutions within Grantor’s criterion

• Ability to build rapport and influence stakeholders at all levels

• Possesses international experience, with a strong network of contacts in the region.

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