Manager / Senior Manager, Events Strategy & Portfolio Management

Sport Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in Singapore is seeking a dynamic individual to enhance the sporting events landscape. You will be responsible for identifying viable sports and fitness events, developing partnerships, and managing projects that contribute to Singapore's sporting hub vision. Ideal candidates are self-motivated with a strong passion for sport, integrity, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in sports business/management or events strategy.
• Strong concept creation and analytical skills required.
• Passion for sport and fitness is essential.

Responsibilities

• Identify and manage sports, fitness, and relevant MICE events.
• Formulate strategies to secure partnerships with International Federations.
• Project-manage events from development to performance reporting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Concept creation

Teamwork

Integrity

Resourcefulness

Innovation

Adaptability

Job description

About Sport Singapore

At Sport Singapore (SportSG), we aspire to transform the nation through an active lifestyle designed around innovative, fun and meaningful sporting experiences.

Sport has the unique ability to bring people together through play, regardless of age, gender, race, ability or social status. It imparts life values, nurtures character and builds resilience. It inspires and evokes the Singapore spirit through shared experiences and strengthens our national identity. We help Singaporeans Live Better Through Sport.

SportSG is constantly on the lookout for individuals who are passionate about what they do. Anchored in our values of Passion for Sport, Strength through Teamwork and Care for People, we believe in working and playing, not just as a team, but as a family.

About Industry Development Group

The key focus of the Industry Development Group (IDG) is developing a thriving sport and fitness ecosystem to boost Singapore to be the City for Sports and Fitness in Asia. We partner key stakeholders in achieving these sporting, social and economic outcomes. This involves developing market opportunities, new capabilities and enabling synergies through strategic partnerships and major sport, fitness, and relevant MICE events.

For this role, you will be reporting to the Team Lead / Division Head. Your key responsibilities include -

• Identify viable and attractive sports, fitness and relevant MICE events that bring social, sporting, and economic impacts to maximise the Government resources and investments

• Formulate strategies and roll out support schemes to cultivate partnerships with International Federations and Rights Owners to bid / secure suitable sports, fitness, and relevant MICE events to be staged in Singapore

• Project-manage supported events that are assigned under Officer’s portfolio from contracts / agreements development and execution, deliverables monitoring and tracking to reporting event performances to relevant stakeholders

We are looking for self-motivated individuals who value integrity, teamwork and take pride in going the extra mile. This individual should preferably be a sport and fitness advocate who leads an active lifestyle and wants to be involved in growing the sport events and fitness industry and building a vibrant events calendar that position Singapore as the Sporting Hub in Asia.

In addition, an ideal candidate should possess the following:

• Relevant experience in sports business/management, events strategy development, partnership development, account management or related role.

• Strong concept creation and analytical skills

• High level of passion in sport and fitness

• Ability to adapt to a changing environment, and be a change champion

• Resourceful and innovative

Only shortlisted applicants will be notified.

The level of offer will commensurate with applicants’ experience and track records. All successful candidates will be offered a standard 2/3- year contract with options for emplacement or renewal.