CENTRE DIRECTOR

SME CENTRE @ SICCI PTE. LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic SME advisory center in Singapore is seeking a visionary Centre Director to lead strategic initiatives and operational execution. This role involves engaging with senior stakeholders across government and industry while delivering impactful programs aimed at empowering SMEs. Candidates must possess over 10 years of senior leadership experience in SME consultancy, along with a degree in Business or Economics. Singapore citizens and permanent residents only.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of senior leadership experience in SME consulting or related fields.
• Experience in economic development or government-linked entities.
• Proven ability to lead and deliver on strategic KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute strategic roadmap for the Centre.
• Engage with senior stakeholders in government and industry.
• Provide oversight for business advisory services.

Skills

Leadership in SME consulting

Excellent communication

Networking across industries

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Business or Economics

Job description

PERMANENT JOB!

SME Centre @ SICCI
(Supported by Enterprise Singapore)

CENTRE DIRECTOR

SINGAPOREANS/ PERMANENT RESIDENTs ONLY

$8,000 - $10,000 monthly (Negotiable)

LOCATION

Central

WORKING HOURS

9.00am to 6.00pm

The SME Centre @ SICCI (SMEC@SICCI) is a high-impact initiative supported by Enterprise Singapore, created to empower Singapore’s SMEs to grow, transform, and compete effectively in a rapidly evolving economy.

We are looking for a visionary Centre Director to lead the strategic direction and operational execution of the SME Centre. This is a pivotal leadership role where you will drive business advisory excellence, spearhead capability-building programmes, and enable SMEs to access government support and grants while building strong partnerships across government, industry, and the business community.

The Centre Director reports to the SMEC@SICCI Board, with a dotted-line reporting relationship to Enterprise Singapore and SICCI’s Chairman.

The Mandate

As Centre Director, you will be entrusted with end-to-end leadership of the Centre, including strategic direction, governance, and performance delivery. You will lead a multidisciplinary team of advisors and work closely with senior public and private-sector stakeholders to shape programmes, outreach, and advisory outcomes for SMEs.

Why This Appointment Is Unique

• Opportunity to lead a nationally relevant SME initiative with direct economic impact.
• High visibility role with access to senior decision-makers across government and industry.
• Platform to shape SME development strategy and long-term outcomes.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Key Accountabilities

Strategic Leadership & Influence

• Define and execute the Centre’s multi-year strategic roadmap aligned with national SME development priorities.
• Serve as the principal interface with senior stakeholders across government, industry bodies, financial institutions, and the business community.
• Represent the Centre at high-level forums, dialogues, and closed-door engagements.
• Act as a trusted voice in advancing SME capability development and ecosystem collaboration.

Programme Direction & Advisory Oversight

• Provide executive oversight of business advisory services including grants facilitation, digital transformation, internationalization, and productivity initiatives.
• Steer the design of targeted programmes, workshops, and strategic partnerships that deliver measurable SME outcomes.
• Engage industry groups to surface sector-specific challenges and co-develop scalable solutions.

Governance, Performance & Leadership

• Assume accountability for budget management, KPIs, audits, and grant compliance in line with governance frameworks.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of senior advisors and support staff, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Drive outreach strategies to extend the Centre’s reach, including engagement with underserved SME segments.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Degree qualification, preferably in Business, Economics, or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of senior leadership experience in SME consulting, economic development, trade associations, or government-linked entities.
• You will be required to liaise with diverse community stakeholders.
• Proficiency in relevant India languages / dialects is required to effectively engage stakeholders.

• Well-established network across policy, finance, and industry.
• Proven ability to lead complex stakeholder environments and deliver against strategic KPIs.
• Strong executive presence with excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents only.