Global Innovation Programs Lead – Overseas

Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD); Singapore; On-site; SGD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) invites applications for a Global Innovation Internships (GII) role, focused on developing and running international student exchange and internship programmes. You will partner with overseas universities, startups, and government agencies to shape strategy and deliver impactful experiences.

Based in Singapore with travel to programme locations, you will manage operations end-to-end, mentor participants, monitor outcomes, and lead crisis

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any discipline.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in higher education, international programmes, global mobility, or business development.
• Experience in managing partnerships through to results.
• Genuine interest in student development with mentoring ability.
• Working knowledge of cross-border student and work visa processes.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for international settings.
• Awareness of visa policy, funding cycles, or political conditions affecting programmes.

Responsibilities

• Develop GII strategy and framework with SUTD and GII leadership.
• Build partnerships with overseas universities, startups, incubators, accelerators, and government agencies across GII locations.
• Coordinate programme delivery with Office of International Relations (OIR), Career Development Centre (CDC), and Venture and Incubation Experience (VIE).
• Oversee student mobility operations, including recruitment, onboarding, arrival support, and immigration processes.
• Source mentors and local partners to enhance the programme experience.
• Monitor programme quality to ensure objectives are met and timely support is provided.
• Track outcomes for students who go on to start ventures or join startups.
• Guide students toward overseas exchange and internship success.
• Connect students to networks that aid growth and exposure.
• Lead crisis management when something goes wrong on the ground.
• Leverage GII alumni to support and enhance the programme.

Skills

Overseas market experience

Partnership management

International programme development

Team leadership

Cross-border visa processes

Education

Bachelor's degree (any discipline)

Job description

The Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) invites applications for a Global Innovation Internships (GII) role, focused on developing and running international student exchange and internship programmes. You will partner with overseas universities, startups, and government agencies to shape strategy and deliver impactful experiences.

Based in Singapore with travel to programme locations, you will manage operations end-to-end, mentor participants, monitor outcomes, and lead crisis