Senior Director, Campus Space Strategy & Data Intelligence

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

Job summary

Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore) is seeking a Senior Assistant Director to lead strategic space planning and data intelligence for the campus. The role drives analytics, forecasting, and digital planning to support institutional priorities and future growth.

The incumbent will develop space information frameworks, governance, and dashboards, enabling evidence-based decision-making and optimal allocation of space and capital investment across the university.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Real Estate, Facilities Management, or a related discipline.
• A minimum of 10 years experience in strategic space planning or related field in a large organisation.
• Proven track record in space demand forecasting, capacity planning, scenario modelling, and optimisation of assets.
• Strong data and analytical capabilities with experience in dashboards, data visualization, or planning analytics.
• Ability to translate complex data into clear strategic insights for senior management and governance.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic space planning, allocation, utilisation, and optimisation across the campus portfolio.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive space information framework and planning parameters.
• Lead space demand forecasting, capacity planning, scenario modelling, and portfolio analysis.
• Drive digital space planning capabilities including space information systems and dashboards.
• Establish data governance, standards, and reporting for data quality and accessibility.
• Provide strategic analysis and recommendations to senior management on space allocation and investment priorities.
• Lead complex space planning initiatives balancing institutional priorities.
• Build cross-functional partnerships with academic, administrative, and facilities units.
• Develop and monitor KPIs, dashboards, and reports on space utilisation and portfolio performance.
• Identify opportunities to improve utilisation and efficiency of campus assets.
• Manage consultancy engagements, projects, resources, and budgets.

Skills

Space planning

Data analytics

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Postgraduate qualification

Tools

BI tools

Data visualization

Planning analytics

Job description

Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore) is seeking a Senior Assistant Director to lead strategic space planning and data intelligence for the campus. The role drives analytics, forecasting, and digital planning to support institutional priorities and future growth.

The incumbent will develop space information frameworks, governance, and dashboards, enabling evidence-based decision-making and optimal allocation of space and capital investment across the university.