Assistant Director / Manager, Business Development & Engagement

Nanyang Technological University Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) invites applications for Assistant Director / Manager within CCDS. You will lead graduate programmes and continuing education, balancing growth with governance and service excellence for faculty, learners and external partners.

Reporting to Head, Research and Graduate Programmes, you will build industry partnerships, develop CET and corporate training, engage stakeholders, manage funding and operations, and mentor a team of programme

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Education Management, or related field.
• 8–10 years of programme management, business development, corporate training, or continuing education experience.
• 3–5 years of people management experience.
• Experience coordinating with senior leaders, faculty and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage strategic partnerships with industry stakeholders, employers, and training partners.
• Develop CET and graduate programmes aligned with SkillsFuture and adult learning needs.
• Design customised training solutions for corporate clients and oversee end-to-end programme delivery.
• Drive innovation in modular and flexible learning formats.
• Support outreach and marketing to attract working professionals and corporate learners.
• Represent NTU, CCDS at industry events, seminars and education fairs.
• Monitor programme performance, learner outcomes and revenue targets using data-driven insights.
• Lead and mentor a team of programme administrators.
• Lead and support the team for outreach events.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Planning

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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.

Assistant Director / Manager

Reporting to the Head, Research and Graduate Programmes, the incumbent will provide overall leadership for CCDS’s graduate programmes 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 programme 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 programme 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 recognised 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.