Academic Programme Lead & Strategy Director

Management Development Institute of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Management Development Institute of Singapore seeks a Programme Manager to lead academic and administrative operations of the programme, collaborating with faculties and industry partners to ensure high delivery standards and student development.

The role includes curriculum reviews, budget oversight, and liaison with PEIs to meet EduTrust guidelines, while teaching up to 50% of monthly hours. A Master’s degree and 5–7 years in education are preferred.

Qualifications

• Proven teaching expertise in one or more disciplines offered at MDIS, including Business, Engineering, IT, AI (Artificial Intelligence), Health Sciences, Psychology, Hospitality, Media, Fashion, Design, Education, and Social Sciences, with the ability to deliver interdisciplinary teaching where relevant.
• Master's Degree in related field, with preferably 5 to 7 years of relevant experience in the education sector.
• Preferably 7 or more years of leadership experience in the industry with a credible portfolio
• Meticulous, with good attention to detail and the ability to work within tight deadlines
• Self-driven, proactive, and a “hands‑on” leader with solid team‑building and people management skills
• Good working knowledge of prevailing regulatory requirements for Private Education Institutions (PEIs), including familiarity with CPE and EduTrust guidelines
• Demonstrated success in program development, strategic planning, and budget management
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
• Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate faculty and staff

Responsibilities

• Proven teaching expertise in one or more disciplines offered at MDIS, including Business, Engineering, IT, AI (Artificial Intelligence), Health Sciences, Psychology, Hospitality, Media, Fashion, Design, Education, and Social Sciences, with the ability to deliver interdisciplinary teaching where relevant.
• Develops and maintains policies and procedures for the programme that align with the institution's mission and values
• Ensures compliance with accreditation standards and regulations
• Manages a team of academic and non-academic staff in managing the academic and administrative operations of the programme, its resources, and its facilities
• Liaises with university partners and overseas campuses on academic matters, new product offerings and student-related matters
• Manages and fosters a good relationship with partner universities, industry associations and industry partners
• Manages the programme's budget and resources effectively
• Provides strong academic support and guides the programme to achieve high standards in delivery, assessment, industry competitions and all aspects of student development
• Regularly reviews and manages existing and new curricula including innovative teaching methodologies for continuous improvement of the courses to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in the programme, policies, and practices
• Responsible for ensuring that all academic and student-related matters adhere to prevailing regulatory requirements and organisational policies
• Serves as a liaison and a focal point for students and faculty for a specific academic programme or a cluster of courses within a programme
• The Programme Manager will be allowed to teach within the program for up to 50% of the working hours per month. This is in addition to assisting the Faculty Head in managing and operating the programme, provide programme start dates and jointly ensures the every programme‘s successful commencement
• Fosters and sustains robust relationships with all internal departments to solve challenges collectively and effectively
• Works closely with Sales & Marketing, and Student Admissions departments to achieve student enrolment numbers and delivery of local and regional promotional activities
• Any other duties as may be required by the position or assigned by Management from time to time

Skills

Teaching leadership

Interdisciplinary teaching

Staff management

Budget management

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Strategic planning

Collaboration

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Management Development Institute of Singapore seeks a Programme Manager to lead academic and administrative operations of the programme, collaborating with faculties and industry partners to ensure high delivery standards and student development.

The role includes curriculum reviews, budget oversight, and liaison with PEIs to meet EduTrust guidelines, while teaching up to 50% of monthly hours. A Master’s degree and 5–7 years in education are preferred.