Manager / Assistant Senior Manager (Institute for Design and Engineering Leadership)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

National University of Singapore's Institute for Design and Engineering Leadership seeks a Manager/Assistant Senior Manager to lead IDEL's CET and executive programmes, overseeing delivery, quality, and growth. You will partner with CDE faculties and other NUS units to scale continuing education across Singapore and the region.

The role requires strong programme management, financial planning, and stakeholder engagement, with end-to-end responsibility for operations, budget, recruitment,

Qualifications

• At least 10–15 years of experience in programme management, administration, or business development.
• Experience in executive education or CET is advantageous.
• Strong financial planning and budget management skills.
• Proven track record in stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, delivery and growth of IDEL’s CET and executive programmes across CDE and other faculties.
• Hold full accountability for day-to-day operations and administrative processes.
• Own end-to-end delivery of CET and executive programmes, including faculty coordination and participant administration.
• Manage financial planning, budgeting, and resource allocation for programmes and operations.
• Drive business development and partnerships with industry, government, and external stakeholders.
• Oversee recruitment and enrolment for IDEL CET and short courses, plus marketing and branding efforts.
• Enhance IDEL’s positioning as a leading executive education provider in Singapore and Asia.

Skills

Programme management

Administration

Business development

Executive education

Financial planning

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline

Job description

Job Title: Manager / Assistant Senior Manager (Institute for Design and Engineering Leadership)

University-Level Unit: College of Design and Engineering

Faculty/Department-Level Unit: Dean's Office (College of Design & Eng)

Employee Category: Executive & Administrative

Posting Start Date: 10/07/2026

Location_ONB: Kent Ridge Campus

Job Description

This position will lead and be accountable for the operational, financial, and business development functions of IDEL. The role holds end-to-end ownership of the delivery, quality, and scalability of the Institute’s Continuing Education and Training (CET) and executive programmes, and drives IDEL’s strategic growth and positioning in Singapore and the region, working in partnership with departments across the College of Design and Engineering (CDE) and other NUS faculties.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead and drive the development, delivery, and growth of IDEL’s CET and executive programmes, in partnership with departments across the College of Design and Engineering (CDE) and other NUS faculties.
• Hold full accountability for the Institute’s day-to-day operations and administrative processes, ensuring efficiency, effectiveness, and a high standard of service quality.
• Own the end-to-end delivery of CET and executive programmes, taking direct responsibility for faculty coordination, participant administration, and quality assurance.
• Be accountable for financial planning, budgeting, and resource allocation across programmes and operations, owning programme performance and revenue targets to deliver financial sustainability and growth.
• Lead and drive business development and partnership efforts with industry, government, NUS faculties, and external stakeholders, with accountability for partnership outcomes and growth targets.
• Own the recruitment and enrolment of candidates for IDEL’s CET and executive short courses, and lead the marketing, promotion, and brand-building of these programmes and of IDEL across target audiences and channels.
• Champion and grow IDEL’s positioning as a leading provider of executive education in Singapore and Asia, representing the Institute to senior internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline
• At least 10–15 years of relevant experience in programme management, administration, or business development
• Experience in executive education, Continuing Education and Training (CET), or professional learning environments is advantageous
• Demonstrated experience in financial planning and budget management
• Experience in stakeholder engagement and partnership development
• Proven track record of leading programmes and holding accountability for budgets, deliverables, and cross-functional stakeholders, ideally in an academic, executive education, or professional learning environment