Senior Assistant Director, Campus Vibrancy Special Projects

Nanyang Technological University Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Nanyang Technological University (NTU) is seeking a Senior Assistant Director, Campus Vibrancy Special Projects to drive the Campus Vibrancy Master Plan and other strategic campus transformation initiatives. This high-impact role coordinates a growing portfolio of complex projects shaping the campus experience for students, staff and visitors.

The candidate will lead initiatives, manage budgets and risks, and collaborate with academic and external partners to deliver timely outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Real Estate, Engineering, Project Management, Business, or a related discipline.
• A relevant postgraduate qualification will be an advantage.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex, cross-functional projects with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate strategic initiatives under the Campus Vibrancy Master Plan, translating objectives into project plans and milestones.
• Manage delivery of campus development projects including MRT integration, mixed-use developments, housing, public realm and heritage revitalisation.
• Oversee governance, budgets, schedules, risks and reporting across multiple concurrent projects.
• Coordinate academic and administrative stakeholders, consultants, government agencies and external partners to support timely delivery.
• Prepare strategic proposals, reports, and recommendations for senior management and governance committees.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration across planning, design, infrastructure, operations and mobility for integrated campus outcomes.
• Monitor progress, identify issues and risks, and develop mitigation strategies.
• Strengthen programme coordination and stakeholder engagement to transition from master planning to implementation.

Skills

Financial evaluation

Cross-functional leadership

Project governance

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning/Real Estate/Engineering/PM/Business

Postgraduate qualification advantage

Job description

Nanyang Technological University (NTU) is seeking a Senior Assistant Director, Campus Vibrancy Special Projects to drive the implementation of the University's Campus Vibrancy Master Plan and other strategic campus transformation initiatives. This is a high-impact role with responsibility for coordinating a growing portfolio of complex projects that will shape the future campus experience for students, staff and visitors.

Main Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate strategic initiatives under the Campus Vibrancy Master Plan, translating programme objectives into clear project plans, milestones and delivery actions.
• Manage the delivery of campus development projects, including MRT integration and arrival initiatives, mixed-use developments, student and postgraduate housing, public realm enhancements and heritage revitalisation.
• Oversee project planning, governance, budgets, schedules, risks, dependencies and reporting across multiple concurrent projects.
• Coordinate academic and administrative stakeholders, consultants, government agencies, industry partners and other external parties to support timely project delivery.
• Prepare strategic proposals, reports, presentations and recommendations for senior management and governance committees.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration across planning, design, infrastructure, operations, mobility and other relevant functions to ensure integrated campus outcomes.
• Monitor project progress, identify emerging issues and risks, and develop practical mitigation and resolution strategies.
• Support the University's transition from master planning into implementation by strengthening programme coordination, delivery oversight and stakeholder engagement.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Real Estate, Engineering, Project Management, Business, or a related discipline. A relevant postgraduate qualification will be an advantage.
• At least 10 years of relevant experience in campus planning, property or real estate development, infrastructure planning, urban development or a related field.
• Strong financial evaluation skills, with the ability to assess master tenancy mix, asset performance and asset management strategies.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex, cross-functional projects involving multiple stakeholders, consultants and external agencies.
• Strong project and programme management capabilities, including governance, scheduling, budgeting, risk management and implementation oversight.
• Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence decisions and build consensus.
• Strong strategic thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate long-term objectives into practical delivery plans.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Hiring Institution: NTU