Temporary Programme Manager, BLOCK71 Japan (12-month Contract)

NUSX; Singapore; On-site; SGD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

NUSX is seeking a Programme Manager for an hourly-rated, 12-month contract at Kent Ridge Campus in Singapore. You will drive programme execution planning, operations, and coordination with diverse stakeholders, including teams in Japan.

The role requires strong organisational skills, excellent communication in English and Japanese, and a keen interest in startups and entrepreneurship. The position emphasizes delivering detailed plans, overseeing contracts and documentation, and providing regular

Qualifications

• Experience in programme management, project management, event operations, or a similar role.
• Strong organisational and coordination skills across multiple stakeholders.
• Good communication in English and Japanese to coordinate with stakeholders in Japan.
• Experience with administrative processes such as contracts, invoicing, payments, system registration, or reporting.
• Ability to work independently and manage programme execution smoothly.
• Strong interest in startups, innovation, or entrepreneurship.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed programme plans with timelines, logistics, roles and responsibilities.
• Manage contracts, invoicing, payments, and documentation for programme delivery.
• Monitor programme progress, milestones, issues, and deliverables; coordinate with participants and partners.
• Lead on-site operations during sessions, events, and meetings; prepare reports and materials.
• Provide regular reporting to the Centre Director and support visitor hosting as needed.

Skills

Programme management

Coordination across stakeholders

Bilingual English/Japanese

Administrative processes

Independent work

Startup/innovation interest

Job description

Job Description

NUSX is where NUS talent, research and ideas meet the people, pathways and resources that can take them further. That includes founder development, research translation, venture creation, industry partnerships and access to capital and global networks. The parts of NUSX do different things, but we share a common ambition: help more NUS talent, research and ideas find a path to use and scale. NUSX was known as NUS Enterprise until September 2026.

Responsibilities

1. Programme Execution Planning

• Develop detailed programme plans, including timelines, logistics, roles and responsibilities, and execution requirements.
• Translate programme concepts into practical implementation plans.
• Coordinate with relevant stakeholders to confirm programme details and delivery requirements

2. Programme Operations and Administration

• Manage operational and administrative tasks required for programme delivery, including contracts, arrangements, system registration, invoicing, payments, and documentation.
• Coordinate internal processes, approvals, vendor arrangements, and other practical steps needed for smooth execution.
• Maintain programme-related records, trackers, and operational documents.

3. Programme Management and Stakeholder Coordination

• Monitor programme progress, milestones, issues, and deliverables.
• Coordinate communication with participants, partners, vendors, and internal teams.
• Manage detailed coordination with stakeholders in Japan, including government agencies, corporates, universities, startups, mentors, and other partners.
• Identify issues or risks and follow up with relevant parties to resolve them.

4. Programme Delivery, Marketing and Reporting

• Prepare for programme delivery, including logistics, materials, schedules, and briefing documents.
• Support or lead on-site operations during programme sessions, events, workshops, visits, and meetings.
• Prepare programme marketing materials, participant-facing documents, reports, post-programme summaries, and other communication materials.

Others

• Support visitor hosting and visit coordination as needed
• Provide regular reporting to the Centre Director
• Perform other tasks as instructed by the Centre Director

Qualifications

• Experience in programme management, project management, event operations, or a similar role
• Strong organisational and coordination skills across multiple stakeholders
• Good communication skills in English and Japanese to support regular communication and programme coordination with stakeholders in Japan
• Experience with administrative processes such as contracts, invoicing, payments, system registration, or reporting
• Ability to work independently and manage programme execution smoothly
• Strong interest in startups, innovation, or entrepreneurship

This is an hourly-rated position.

Please be informed that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

More Information

Job Type: 12-month Contract

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organisation: NUSX

Department : Ecosystem Development

Job requisition ID : 34574