Director, Campus Planning, Strategy & Transformation

Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD); Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) seeks an experienced Director to drive the long-term campus planning, strategy and transformation. You will shape the Campus Master Plan, major capital projects and A&A programs, translating strategic ambitions into future-ready environments.

Working with senior leadership and government agencies, you will oversee governance, funding submissions and multi-year CAPEX planning, guiding complex programmes and engaging diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in campus planning or major infrastructure programmes.
• 8+ years of leadership experience managing multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong knowledge of Singapore public sector procurement, governance and regulatory frameworks.
• Professional registration as Architect or Professional Engineer is highly advantageous.
• Certifications such as PMP or Green Mark AP desirable.

Responsibilities

• Shape the University's long-term Campus Master Plan and guide major capital developments.
• Lead campus renewal, A&A programmes and space transformation initiatives.
• Provide strategic oversight of governance, funding and programme delivery.
• Engage with government agencies and external consultants on development planning.
• Present updates to senior leadership and ensure governance frameworks are robust.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Executive communication

Stakeholder management

Systems thinking

Transformation mindset

Education

Architect registration

Professional Engineer registration

PMP certification

Green Mark AP

Job description

We are looking for an experienced and forward-looking leader to drive the University’s long-term campus planning, physical development and strategic transformation agenda.

As Director, Campus Planning, Strategy & Transformation, you will shape how our campus evolves to support new models of learning, research, innovation and collaboration. You will lead the Campus Master Plan, major capital developments, campus renewal and complex Addition & Alteration (A&A) programmes, translating the University’s strategic ambitions into future-ready physical environments.

Working closely with senior leadership, government agencies, consultants and multidisciplinary stakeholders, you will provide strategic oversight of campus planning, capital investment, governance, funding and programme delivery.

What You Will Do

Shape the Future Campus

• Lead the development, governance and periodic review of the University’s long-term Campus Master Plan.
• Set strategic direction for campus expansion, redevelopment, infrastructure renewal and specialised facilities.
• Translate emerging educational models, research needs and University priorities into long-term development strategies.
• Integrate sustainability, accessibility, resilience, mobility, landscape and operational efficiency into campus planning.

Drive Campus Transformation

• Lead major A&A programmes and strategic space transformation initiatives.
• Reimagine existing spaces into agile, technology-enabled environments that support AI-enabled learning, interdisciplinary collaboration, venture creation and advanced prototyping.
• Work with stakeholders to define functional requirements and optimise the use of University spaces.
• Support strategic initiatives such as the Design-AI Innovation and Venture Exploration (DIVE) platform.

Lead Strategic Partnerships

• Build alignment across senior leadership, faculty, researchers, students and administrative divisions.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams of planners, architects, engineers, project managers and external consultants.
• Provide strategic advice on campus development, infrastructure investment and space optimisation.

Steward Investment & Government Engagement

• Lead engagement with the Ministry of Education and relevant government agencies.
• Develop Development Planning Committee papers, business cases and funding submissions.
• Oversee multi-year CAPEX planning, budgeting and financial governance.
• Ensure compliance with public sector procurement, governance and statutory requirements.

Executive Governance & Oversight

• Present strategic recommendations and programme updates to the Board of Trustees and Senior Management Team.
• Establish robust governance, risk management and performance reporting frameworks.
• Provide executive oversight of major capital developments from planning through completion, in partnership with the Office of Campus Infrastructure and Facilities.

What You Will Bring

• Professional training and experience in Architecture, Civil/Structural Engineering, Urban Planning, Project/Construction Management or a related built-environment discipline.
• At least 15 years of progressive experience in campus planning, institutional developments or major infrastructure programmes.
• At least 8 years of leadership experience managing multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong knowledge of Singapore public sector procurement, governance and regulatory frameworks.
• Professional registration as an Architect with the Board of Architects Singapore or Professional Engineer with the Professional Engineers Board Singapore would be highly advantageous.
• Professional certifications such as PMP or Green Mark AP would be desirable.

You should bring strong strategic vision and systems thinking, with the ability to connect long-term campus development with organisational strategy and future needs. You will also need strong financial and commercial acumen, executive communication skills and the ability to build trusted relationships across government, academia and multidisciplinary stakeholders.

Above all, you will bring a transformation mindset, combining strategic ambition with disciplined execution to create a campus that remains adaptable, innovative and ready for the future.

Why This Role

This is an opportunity to influence the next phase of the University’s physical and strategic evolution, shaping not only buildings and infrastructure, but the environments in which future learning, research, innovation and enterprise will take place. If you are passionate about creating future-ready environments and want to make a lasting impact on how a university evolves, we would be pleased to hear from you.