Senior Manager, Strategic Platforms

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

Job summary

Singapore Business Federation is seeking a Senior Manager in the Strategic Platforms team to shape and deliver SPF’s flagship platforms that convene senior business leaders, policymakers, and ecosystem partners. You will drive the execution and evolution of signature events in Singapore and abroad, and help design new platforms that advance Singapore’s business agenda regionally and globally.

Beyond event delivery, you will elevate the quality and impact of SBF convenings, ensuring meaningful

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of relevant experience in event management, marketing, and/or business development.
• Strong in programme development, project coordination, and budget management.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized.
• Strong interpersonal and written/spoken communication skills.
• Ability to create attractive event marketing collateral independently.
• Self-motivated with a collaborative mindset.
• Familiarity with protocols for high-level events with senior political and business leaders is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support development and organisation of SBF signature events in Singapore and international markets.
• Drive event management, marketing, and coordination with government agencies, partners, speakers, and service providers.
• Prepare timely updates, reports, KPI tracking, and post-event analyses for management.
• Contribute to SOPs and operating models to enhance event delivery and partner value.
• Develop materials and proposals to attract new event partnerships.
• Support onboarding and expansion of the partnerships database locally and internationally.

Skills

Event management

Marketing

Business development

Partnership management

Project coordination

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Job description

As a Senior Manager within the Strategic Platforms (SPF) team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering SBF’s flagship platforms that convene senior business leaders, policymakers, and key ecosystem partners. You will support the execution and evolution of SBF’s signature events while contributing to the design and launch of new strategic platforms that advance Singapore’s business agenda regionally and globally.

Beyond event delivery, you will be responsible for elevating the overall quality, relevance, and impact of SBF’s convenings, ensuring each platform delivers meaningful engagement, high-value outcomes, and sustained value creation for SBF and our partners.

These platforms are central to advancing SBF’s vision and mission across six action agendas: Scaled Internationally, Skills-Empowered, Smart-Enabled, Sustainability-Centric, Socially Impactful, and Synergistic TACs.

As part of the wider Strategic Partnerships & Platforms Division, you will also work closely with government agencies and key business counterparts to strengthen existing collaborations and develop new partnerships. Your work will contribute directly to enabling high-impact G2B and B2B engagements, facilitating partnerships, and driving tangible business outcomes through SBF’s platforms.

In addition, you will have the opportunity to contribute to organisation-wide strategic initiatives and take on cross-functional projects that support SBF’s broader mission and impact.

Job Responsibilities:

A. Event Conceptualisation and Management

Assist the Management and collaborate with the team to conceptualise, manage, and provide comprehensive support for SBF’s signature events in Singapore and international markets.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

1. Lead and support the development and organisation of SBF’s signature events, such as:

• Flagship or signature events, such as international and national summits, forums, conferences, and symposiums.
• Ministerial dialogues, high-level roundtable discussions or fireside chats involving Political Officer Holders (POHs).

2. Drive and deliver these platforms through effective event management and event marketing, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders, such as government agencies, event partners, speakers, Professional Conference Organisers (PCOs), PR & Marketing agencies, venue and service providers, etc. to ensure successful delivery of high-quality events.

3. Prepare timely updates and quality summary reports to Management throughout each project, including:

• Operational, execution, manpower and budget plans
• Marketing and promotional materials
• Registration and participant data analysis
• Post-event reports, event KPI tracking, and suggestions for improvement

4. Contribute to the continuous improvement of Event SOPs and Operating Models to enhance overall event delivery, enrich participant experiences, and maximise value capture for SBF and its partners.

B. Partnership Development and Management

Assist the Management to rejuvenate existing partnerships and establish new collaborations for key events and platforms to ensure seamless event execution, enhance the collective business environment, and foster G2B or B2B initiatives facilitated by SBF locally and internationally.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

1. Develop event materials and proposals to bolster the Division's efforts in attracting and cultivating new event partnerships.

2. Collaborate with internal stakeholders closely to facilitate the smooth onboarding of new partnerships into the strategic events.

3. Support the development, management, and ongoing expansion of the database and network of existing and potential event partners, locally and internationally.

Job Requirements:

• At least 8 years of relevant working experience and background in event management, marketing, and/or business development and partnership management.
• Strong in programme development, project coordination, and budget management.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Ability to create attractive event marketing and promotional collaterals independently
• Self-motivated and positive attitude, exemplary work ethic and a collaborative mindset towards teamwork.
• Familiarity with protocols for high-level events involving senior political office holders and business leaders is an added advantage.