Education jobs in Singapore

The role provides executive leadership for a Singapore-based startup specializing in technology-enhanced education support services. This position blends strategic planning, operational management, education innovation, and partnership development. Leveraging extensive experience across new materials, state-owned enterprises, information technology, smart‑city solutions, and international education, the Director will establish scalable operations, lead market expansion, and build sustainable growth in the EdTech and education services sector.

• Develop and execute the company’s long-term strategic plan and annual operating roadmap.
• Build a scalable, technology-enabled business model for education support services.
• Establish corporate structure, internal systems, and operational processes aligned with early-stage growth and future expansion.
• Identify new market opportunities across Singapore and the ASEAN region.
• Oversee design and implementation of AI-enabled learning tools, digital platforms, and student support systems.
• Lead R&D initiatives to strengthen the company’s EdTech solutions and competitive advantage.
• Ensure all solutions comply with Singapore’s education and data governance regulations.
• Build operational frameworks, standardized workflows, and performance management systems.
• Recruit and lead cross‑functional teams across product, operations, marketing, and educational delivery.
• Lead strategic collaboration with schools, training providers, government bodies, technology partners, and industry associations.
• Drive market expansion leveraging previous success in provincial and national AI education initiatives.
• Develop and manage international cooperation programs and global education resource integration.
• Establish cross‑border learning pathways and international student support initiatives.
• Research and adapt global education trends to the Singapore context.

• Min. 10 to 15 years experience in large scale IT Project and security management in the Education and/or Government sector
• Experience working with government agencies, state‑owned enterprises, and cross‑border partners
• Background in Engineering Management, strong ability to build teams, systems, and scalable operations from the ground up
• Proven track record in education technology, digital transformation, or related fields
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and cross‑cultural collaboration skills

Must be fully fluent in Mandarin (spoken and written).

The role requires frequent communication with China-based partners, stakeholders, and internal teams. Ability to draft business documents, strategic reports, and partnership proposals in Mandarin is essential.