Manager/Senior Manager, SAW Programme & Partnerships

National Arts Council Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

National Arts Council Singapore seeks a Project Manager to lead SAW's exhibitions and programmes within the Visual Arts Department. You will drive project scoping, budgeting, timelines, and risk management, while coordinating with government agencies, vendors, partners, and marketing teams.

You should have at least five years’ experience in arts festivals or large-scale platforms, strong stakeholder skills, and a proven ability to deliver complex projects under pressure in a dynamic public

Qualifications

• Five+ years of experience in arts festivals or large-scale platforms.
• Strong stakeholder coordination abilities and excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrated project management, problem-solving, and organisational capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects independently in dynamic environments.
• Experience with procurement and financial management.
• Detail-oriented, collaborative team player under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial management and accountability for SAW's supported projects, partnerships, and commissions.
• Manage project timelines, deliverables, and budget disbursements to ensure SAW 2026 initiatives are delivered.
• Monitor progress and implement solutions to keep deliverables on schedule.
• Build and maintain stakeholder relationships through effective communication.
• Coordinate with vendors, government agencies, and partners to secure licences and approvals.
• Collaborate with marketing and communications to support promotional activities.
• Oversee setup and teardown logistics in coordination with vendors and stakeholders.
• Manage contract negotiations, procurement processes, and vendor relationships.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and operational standards.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Communication skills

Organisational capabilities

Independent work

Job description

What The Role Is

The National Arts Council seeks Project Managers to join its Visual Arts Department to oversee project management for SAW's exhibitions and programmes. This role sits within the "Programming and Partnerships" division under SAW and involves managing projects, partnerships, and commissions related to the festival.

What You Will Be Working On

Project Management:

• Oversee financial management and accountability for SAW's supported projects, partnerships, and commissions
• Manage project timelines, deliverables, and budget disbursements to ensure successful delivery of SAW 2026 initiatives
• Monitor project progress and implement solutions to keep all deliverables on schedule

Stakeholder Relations:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with diverse stakeholders through effective communication and proactive problem-solving
• Coordinate with event management vendors, government agencies, and partners to secure necessary licences and approvals
• Collaborate with marketing and communications teams to support promotional activities

Operations Management:

• Oversee project setup and teardown logistics in coordination with vendors and stakeholders
• Manage contract negotiations, procurement processes, and vendor relationships
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and operational standards

What We Are Looking For

• Strong knowledge of the visual arts sector with at least 5 years of experience in arts festivals and large-scale platforms and related events.
• Proven stakeholder coordination abilities across diverse industries with excellent communication skills
• Demonstrated project management, problem-solving, and organisational capabilities
• Ability to work independently on multiple concurrent projects whilst adapting quickly in dynamic environments
• Experience with administrative processes, procurement, and financial management
• Detail-oriented, collaborative team player who works effectively under pressure

Prior government or public sector experience highly desirable