Programme Executive/ Senior Executive, Cybersecurity Innovation

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Singapore is seeking a Programme Executive/Senior Executive for the Cybersecurity Innovation team. This role involves supporting the CyberBoost department's accelerator programmes for cybersecurity startups, maintaining project records, managing procurement procedures, and engaging with various stakeholders. Candidates should possess a relevant diploma or degree and have at least one year of experience in project administration. This position offers a dynamic environment to influence Singapore’s cybersecurity landscape.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of relevant experience in programme coordination or project administration.
• Experience in education, training, or tech ecosystems is advantageous.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple stakeholders in fast-paced settings.

Responsibilities

• Update and maintain records in participant/project management systems.
• Process procurement requests in collaboration with teams.
• Support running of incubator/accelerator programme sessions.

Skills

Project management skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Proficiency with tools like Microsoft 365

Basic understanding of procurement processes

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, Information Systems, or related field

Tools

Microsoft 365

Excel

Google Workspace

Job description

Programme Executive/ Senior Executive, Cybersecurity Innovation

Job Description

Please apply here for this position. (Only applications submitted through this link will be processed.)

About Us

We’re NUS Enterprise, the innovation and entrepreneurship arm of the National University of Singapore (NUS). Our mission: turn frontier science into globally transformative products and companies. We back bold ideas with the potential to reshape entire industries—and we’re just getting started.

We are recruiting for our CyberSG Talent, Innovation and Growth (TIG) Collaboration Centre, established in collaboration with the Cybersecurity Agency of Singapore (CSA). The Centre serves as a convening platform to integrate and create cybersecurity programmes for industry and talent development in Singapore, and serves as a global node for international cooperation on innovation. It will help build a vibrant cybersecurity ecosystem by bringing together local and international cybersecurity stakeholders, including industry, academia, cybersecurity professionals and government stakeholders to leverage the opportunities posed by digitalisation.

If you are eager to make a difference and are not afraid to be challenged, here is an opportunity to drive impact with an exceptional platform.

The Role

We are currently hiring an executive/senior executive to support TIG Collaboration Centre’s CyberBoost department, which oversees incubation and accelerator programmes designed to nurture and support growth of leading cybersecurity startups in Singapore and globally.

What You’ll Do

On this role, you will work closely with and support Venture Lead of TIG Centre to ensure operational effectiveness of the programme(s). Key responsibilities of this role include

1. Data, Reporting and Analytics

• Update and maintain records in participant and project management system on applications, status, attendance, outcomes.
• Collate KPIs, metrics, and feedback from participants for programme performance tracking.
• Prepare reports at planned intervals for stakeholders.

2. Finance and Procurement Administration

• Process procurement requests (PRs), quotations and purchase orders in line with policy, in collaboration with cross-functional teams (E.g. TIG Centre Programme Office).
• Track department budgets, invoices and payments; reconcile expenses against cost centres.
• Maintain good documentation for audits and reporting.

3. Programme support

• Support running of incubator / accelerator programme sessions with Venture Lead and relevant stakeholders.
• Support creation of basic marketing content for programme website and social media in line with corporate brand guidelines.
• Assist in developing participant handbooks, decks, and guides; ensure materials are current and accessible.
• Work with cross-functional teams on programme logistics where required (e.g. venue bookings, catering, AV/IT setup).

4. Continuous Improvement

• Work with team members to collect and synthesise feedback from participants and partners to improve programme processes and experience.
• Support in documentation of lessons learned; refine SOPs, templates, and checklists.
• Proactively create positive engagement experience through touch points with programme participants, partners and stakeholders that you may come into contact with.

What You Bring

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, Information Systems, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• 1+ years of relevant experience in programme coordination, project administration, events management, or operations (experience in education, training, innovation, or tech ecosystems is advantageous).
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple stakeholders and priorities in a fast-paced setting.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Strong project management skills-set.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; confident in professional correspondence and stakeholder engagement.
• Proficiency with productivity tools (e.g., Microsoft 365/Google Workspace), Excel spreadsheets, and presentation software.
• Comfortable with participant and project management systems, basic analytics/dashboards, and events platforms (e.g., Zoom, Eventbrite).
• Basic understanding of procurement and finance processes; vendor management experience a plus.

Qualities We Look For

• Strong team player attributes.
• Positive mindset geared for continuous learning, growth and improvement.
• Interest in nurturing and supporting startups from zero to beyond.
• Meticulous with data, documentation and follow-through.

Why Join TIG Centre/NUS Enterprise?

This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of Singapore’s cybersecurity startup landscape and ecosystem.

You will be part of a dynamic team working at the interaction of the latest advancements in cybersecurity technologies, startups and business growth—contributing directly to nurturing and supporting of cybersecurity companies based in Singapore, tackling global cybersecurity challenges.

Call to Action

Ready to bring dynamism, discipline and dedication to shape Singapore’s cybersecurity ecosystem?

Send your resume to our Job Mailbox: [e-mail]. No cover letter required—but we’d love to know what drives you, and what you’re excited to build next.

Please be informed that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

More Information

Type: 2-year Contract

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: NUS Enterprise

Department: Ecosystem Development

Job requisition ID: 29129