Senior Assistant Director, Campus Vibrancy Special Projects

ntu; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Nanyang Technological University (NTU) invites applications for a Senior Assistant Director, Campus Vibrancy Special Projects to drive the Campus Vibrancy Master Plan and related strategic initiatives. The role coordinates a growing portfolio of complex projects that shape the campus experience for students, staff and visitors.

The successful candidate will oversee governance, budgets, schedules and risk across multiple projects while engaging diverse stakeholders to deliver integrated outcomes.”

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Real Estate, Engineering, Project Management, Business or related discipline.
• At least 10 years of relevant experience in campus planning, property or real estate development, infrastructure planning, urban development or related field.
• Strong financial evaluation skills to assess master tenancy mix, asset performance and asset management strategies.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex, cross-functional projects with 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 ability to influence decisions and build consensus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate strategic initiatives under the Campus Vibrancy Master Plan and translate objectives into clear project plans, milestones and delivery actions.
• Manage delivery of campus development projects, including MRT integration, housing, public realm enhancements and heritage revitalisation.
• Oversee project planning, governance, budgets, schedules, risks, dependencies and reporting across concurrent projects.
• Coordinate academic and administrative stakeholders, consultants, government agencies and external parties 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, mobility and other functions for integrated campus outcomes.
• Monitor progress, identify issues and risks, and develop practical mitigation strategies.
• Support the university’s transition from master planning to implementation through strengthened programme coordination and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Project management

Governance

Budgeting

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Communication

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning

Bachelor's degree in Real Estate

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Project Management

Bachelor's degree in Business

Postgraduate qualification

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