Programme Manager, Institute of Innovation

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Singapore Management University is a place where high-level professionalism blends together with a healthy informality. The 'family-like' atmosphere among the SMU community fosters a culture where employees work, plan, organise and play together - building a strong collegiality and morale within the university.

Our commitment to attract and retain talent is ongoing. We offer attractive benefits and welfare, competitive compensation packages, and generous professional development opportunities - all to meet the work-life needs of our staff. No wonder, then, that SMU continues to be given numerous awards and recognition for its human resource excellence.

DESIGNATION : Programme Manager (2-year contract), Institute of Innovation & Entrepreneurship

RESPONSIBILITIES
- Global Innovation Immersion (GII) Programme and Overseas Work Study Elective (OWSE)
- Develop market penetration strategies for new GII markets including an assessment of potential partners that can accelerate the scale of the internship programme
- Develop workplans and budget required to achieve the KPI targets set for the various GII markets
- Source and manage external partners, such as local & overseas IHLs, overseas incubators and accelerators, mentors, trainers, relevant logistics partners (e.g. visa agents).
- Work with the marketing team to develop campaigns to raise the profile and student interest for GII programme
- Plan and conduct events such as information sessions, bootcamps, mentorship, networking and pre departure briefings
- Manage and monitor the budget of the programme and ensure compliance with the funding agency guidelines
- Monitor, review and analyze the performance of the GII programme regularly for management reporting, ensuring tight management of milestones and progress of the programme
- Student Clubs Management
- Oversee, mentor and guide student leaders in the areas of club governance and finance to establish credible student-led clubs in SMU
- Supervise and coordinate programmes/events budgets and workplans of the student clubs
- Oversee, mentor and guide the selection process for student clubs’ executive committee, and participate in student clubs’ board meetings.
- Develop and conduct regular reviews and assessments of student programmes/events to meet education and I&E interests
- Monitor, review and analyze the performance of the student clubs regularly for management reporting, ensuring tight management of milestones and progress of the student clubs
- Provide administrative and financial support when the student clubs tap on SMU or IIE’s resources
- Protégé Ventures Programme (PV)
- Work with various stakeholders to develop a highly curated curriculum to deepen student’s learning in the areas of investment in startups and the innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem
- Work with marketing team to develop and implement marketing strategies via various platforms to reach out to the target audience and to raise the brand profile of SMU’s investment training programme
- Build a community amongst current and past participants to create a strong network for long term sustainability and mentorship
- Monitor, review and analyze performance of investment training programmes regularly for management reporting
- Source for appropriate regional venture capital firms and startups in the region for internship opportunities to gain a real appreciation of regional markets beyond Singapore
- Manage funds by planning and developing the programme budget as well as monitor its related expenditure

QUALIFICATIONS
- University degree in areas such as business, marketing or related fields
- 8 to 10 years of relevant working experience
- Excellent project management and organizational skills
- Effective communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills
- Detail-oriented and team-oriented with a strong desire to be successful
- Able to think creatively and problem-solve in high pressure situations
- Strong work ethic as well as a dedicated and positive attitude
- A keen sense of ownership and accountability and act with a sense of urgency to meet tight deadlines
- Think beyond own area of responsibility examining linkages and interactions between different parts of a system
- Meticulous and outcome driven
- Strong knowledge of budget, grant administration and financial management principles
- Up-to-date with industry trends in the innovation and entrepreneurship eco-system
- Prior experience working in a startup, or knowledge in innovation and entrepreneurship will be viewed favorably
- Deep knowledge and network in the SE Asia innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem is a plus

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