Assistant Manager / Senior Executive, Programme Management for AI Singapore (Innovation)

Nanyang Technological University Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Nanyang Technological University Singapore (NTU) hosts this role under the VP (Artificial Intelligence & Digital Economy) office to support the AI Apprenticeship Programme for Industry. The Assistant Manager / Senior Executive coordinates programme activities, engagement with stakeholders and documentation for this national initiative developing AI talent for industry.

The role covers recruitment, onboarding, scheduling, progress monitoring and collaboration with internal and external partners

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline.
• Strong organisational and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple activities, timelines and priorities concurrently.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively with participants, internal teams and external partners.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Prior experience supporting grant-funded or government-related programmes would be an advantage.
• Exposure to the technology, Artificial Intelligence (AI), training or talent-development sector would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, coordination and delivery of the AI Apprenticeship Programme and related programme activities.
• Develop and maintain programme schedules, timelines, milestones and operational plans to ensure activities are delivered in a timely manner.
• Coordinate programme activities across different stages of the participant journey, including recruitment, onboarding, programme delivery, assessments and completion.
• Monitor programme progress and follow up on outstanding activities, deliverables and dependencies.
• Identify and flag potential operational issues, delays and programme risks to the relevant stakeholders for timely follow-up and resolution.
• Support end-to- end participant recruitment activities, including outreach, application administration, selection coordination and candidate communications.
• Coordinate onboarding activities and ensure participants receive the necessary information and administrative support before programme commencement.
• Support marketing and outreach initiatives to increase awareness of the programme and attract suitable applicants.
• Coordinate and engage with internal and external stakeholders to support effective programme delivery and address operational matters.

Skills

Organisational skills

Planning skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

AI Singapore (AISG) is a national initiative driven by the Ministry of Digital Development and Information (MDDI), the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA), and the National Research Foundation, Singapore (NRF).

AISG brings together Singapore-based research institutions and the broader ecosystem of AI start-ups and companies to support impactful research, develop talent and power Singapore’s AI efforts.

For more information on AI Singapore, please visit https://www.aisingapore.org.

This position will be hosted at the Nanyang Technological University (NTU) under VP (Artificial Intelligence & Digital Economy)’s office and we welcome you to join our community.

We are seeking an Assistant Manager / Senior Executive, Programme Management to support the AI Apprenticeship Programme (AIAP) for Industry, coordinating programme activities, stakeholder engagement, and documentation for a national initiative that develops AI talent for industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the planning, coordination and delivery of the AI Apprenticeship Programme and related programme activities.
• Develop and maintain programme schedules, timelines, milestones and operational plans to ensure activities are delivered in a timely manner.
• Coordinate programme activities across different stages of the participant journey, including recruitment, onboarding, programme delivery, assessments and completion.
• Monitor programme progress and follow up on outstanding activities, deliverables and dependencies.
• Identify and flag potential operational issues, delays and programme risks to the relevant stakeholders for timely follow-up and resolution.
• Support end-to- end participant recruitment activities, including outreach, application administration, selection coordination and candidate communications.
• Coordinate onboarding activities and ensure participants receive the necessary information and administrative support before programme commencement.
• Support marketing and outreach initiatives to increase awareness of the programme and attract suitable applicants.
• Coordinate and engage with internal and external stakeholders to support effective programme delivery and address operational matters.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline.
• Strong organisational and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple activities, timelines and priorities concurrently.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively with participants, internal teams and external partners.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Prior experience supporting grant-funded or government-related programmes would be an advantage.
• Exposure to the technology, Artificial Intelligence (AI), training or talent-development sector would be an advantage.

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

Hiring Institution: NTU