Programme Manager for AI Singapore (Talent)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

National University of Singapore (NUS) is seeking a Programme Manager within AISG’s Talent team. You will assist the Deputy Executive Chairman (Talent & Ecosystem) and Director of Talent to manage AI Research Talent projects, align governance, and coordinate with internal and external partners.

The role involves coordinating nominations, evaluations, progress monitoring, and reporting, while ensuring compliance with funding terms and governance standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong programme/project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives and priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and evolving priorities, with the ability to exercise independent judgement, take initiative and adapt to a dynamic environment.
• Experience in a higher education setting, AI-related initiatives or research talent development programmes will be preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and implement AI Research Talent programmes, including timelines, activities, deliverables and milestones.
• Manage concurrent programme activities and ensure timely and effective execution.
• Review and improve workflows, processes and operational efficiency.
• Administer nomination, application, evaluation, award and progress-monitoring processes.
• Coordinate evaluation and selection processes with reviewers and stakeholders.
• Maintain programme records and reporting materials for governance and audit requirements.
• Monitor programme compliance with terms, policies and funding requirements.
• Work with Director of Talent and IHLs, government agencies and stakeholders to support implementation.
• Serve as a point of contact for enquiries and coordination.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and escalate matters needing attention or decisions.
• Monitor progress, KPIs and outcomes; prepare updates and briefs for stakeholders.
• Identify risks and mitigation actions; support reviews and evaluations to assess impact.

Skills

Programme management

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Ambiguity tolerance

Higher education experience

AI/Research talent development

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Job description

Company description:

The National University of Singapore is the national research university of Singapore. Founded in 1905 as the Straits Settlements and Federated Malay States Government Medical School, NUS is the oldest higher education institution in Singapore

Job Description:

AISG is a national initiative driven by the Ministry of Digital Development and Information (MDDI), the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA), and the National Research Foundation, Singapore (NRF).

AISG brings together Singapore-based research institutions and the broader ecosystem of AI start-ups and companies to support impactful research, develop talent and power Singapore's AI efforts. For more information on AI Singapore, please visit https://www.aisingapore.org.

AI Singapore is sourcing for an individual to join the Talent team as a Programme Manager. The Programme Manager will assist the Deputy Executive Chairman (Talent & Ecosystem) and Director of Talent in managing and overseeing a series of projects that will impact the AI initiatives within the AI Singapore Talent programme.

The Programme Manager will be working closely with the Director of Talent to facilitate approvals in accordance to the governance structure within AI Singapore. The Programme Manager will also need to interact with other Directors in AI Singapore, internal administrative team, professors, external funders and all institutions administrative team.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Programme Planning and Management
  • Plan, coordinate and implement AI Research Talent programmes, including programme timelines, activities, deliverables and key milestones.
  • Manage concurrent programme activities and ensure their timely and effective execution.
  • Review and recommend improvements to programme workflows, processes and operational efficiency.
• Programme Administration and Governance
  • Administer programme nomination, application, evaluation, award and progress-monitoring processes in accordance with established guidelines.
  • Coordinate evaluation and selection processes, including engagement with reviewers, evaluation panels and relevant stakeholders.
  • Maintain accurate programme records, documentation and supporting materials to facilitate reporting, governance and audit requirements.
  • Monitor programme compliance with established terms and conditions, policies and funding requirements.
• Stakeholder Engagement and Coordination
  • Work closely with the Director of Talent, Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs), government agencies and other relevant stakeholders to support programme implementation.
  • Serve as a key point of contact for programme-related enquiries, communications and coordination.
  • Manage stakeholder expectations, address operational issues and escalat e matters requiring management attention or decisions.
• Programme Monitoring, Reporting and Evaluation
  • Monitor programme progress, deliverables and key performance indicators (KPIs), including awardee progress and programme outcomes.
  • Prepare periodic programme updates, reports, presentations and management briefs for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Identify programme risks, operational challenges and areas for improvement, and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.
  • Support programme reviews and evaluations to assess effectiveness and alignment with AI Singapore's talent development objectives.
• Other Responsibilities
  • Support the development and implementation of new AI Research Talent initiatives as required.
  • Adapt to evolving programme priorities, operational requirements and organisational needs.
  • Undertake other duties as assigned by the Director of Talent.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong programme/project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives and priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and evolving priorities, with the ability to exercise independent judgement, take initiative and adapt to a dynamic environment.
• Experience in a higher education setting, AI-related initiatives or research talent development programmes will be preferred.