Assistant Manager, Programme Management (Education Sector)

RecruitFirst Pte. Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider in Singapore is seeking an Assistant Manager for Programme Management. This contract role (6–8 months) involves managing the lifecycle of educational programmes and liaising with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate has at least 4 years of experience in programme management or event planning, excellent communication skills, and is tech-savvy. Join a collaborative team at a top global university.

Benefits

Collaborative team culture

Hands-on experience managing high-profile programmes

Build networks across academia and industry

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years’ experience in programme management, event planning, customer service, or related roles.
• Proven ability to multi-task under pressure and manage high-volume workloads.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Prior exposure to CET or education sector preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage full programme lifecycle: from enquiry and application to course delivery.
• Serve as primary liaison for faculty, participants, vendors, and internal teams.
• Ensure SkillsFuture/SSG funding compliance and documentation.
• Handle onsite and online programme support (Zoom/Teams).
• Analyse programme data for reporting and operational improvements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Programme management

Event planning

Customer service

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Tech-savvy

Education

Bachelor's Degree in any discipline

Tools

Zoom

Teams

MS Office

Job description

Assistant Manager, Programme Management

Location: Pioneer
Duration: 6–8 Months (Maternity Cover)
Job Type: Contract
Salary: $3,500 – $5,000 (Depending on experience and qualifications)

The Opportunity

We are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Assistant Manager (Programme Management) to join our team on a maternity cover basis. This role provides end-to-end programme management and is perfect for professionals who thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about delivering quality learning experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full programme lifecycle: from enquiry and application, to course delivery and post-programme wrap-up.

• Serve as primary liaison for faculty, participants, vendors, industry partners, and internal teams (IT, Finance, etc.).

• Ensure SkillsFuture/SSG funding compliance and documentation.

• Handle onsite and online programme support (Zoom/Teams), ensuring smooth execution.

• Analyse programme data for reporting and operational improvements.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to process optimisation.

Who We’re Looking For

Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline
Minimum 4 years’ experience in programme management, event planning, customer service, or related roles
Proven ability to multi-task under pressure and manage high-volume workloads
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
Tech-savvy, familiar with Zoom, Teams, and MS Office
Prior exposure to CET or education sector preferred

Why Join Us?

Work with a top global university
Build networks across academia, industry, and government
Gain hands-on experience managing high-profile executive programmes
Be part of a collaborative and supportive team culture

Apply now to be part of a purpose-driven team delivering transformative education to business leaders of tomorrow.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Xing Zengbao
Outsourcing Team
RecruitFirst Pte Ltd
E.A.13C6342