Senior Assistant Manager, Strategic Projects

1 week ago


Singapore Nanyang Technological University Full time

The Senior Assistant Manager (Strategic Projects) will play a key role in supporting the Senior Management in developing the school’s mid and long-term strategic priorities and transformation plans that will support the school’s core objective in transforming and building a leading mechanical and aerospace engineering school in the world.

Champion, lead and support the development of strategic initiatives and school projects- Analyze strategic risks, opportunities, problems, gathering intelligence, discovering insights, delivering recommendations, and creating cross-functional projects- Monitor and analyze industry and research trends, findings as well as research outcomes, to derive relevant and actionable insights on trends, technologies, platforms- Translate insights into potential projects, proposals, white papers and roadmaps across the school’s units so as to build alignment between units’ operations and the school’s strategic priorities and goals- Drive impactful school wide projects and initiatives across units to support the realization of the school’s mid
- to long-term strategic priorities- Collaborate with Associate Chairs, Assistant Chairs and unit managers in the strategy, planning and execution of projects- Plan and coordinate meeting and events related to the development of the initiatives- Help develop new partnerships and maintain existing relationships for the school- Support the Assistant Chair (I&E) and Assistant Chair (International Engagement) in implementing the school’s I&E projects- Manage diversity projects such as Women in Stem initiative and WoMAEn platform- Undertake special projects assigned by Senior Management, as well as secretariat duties for strategy meetings

Strategic Faculty Recruitment- Drive the school’s faculty recruitment efforts, working closely with the management to plan and strategize hiring needs and hiring strategies-
- Analyze and profile potential faculty applicants, providing recommendations for SSC’s consideration- Collate and analyze shortlisted faculty recruitment data, assisting the SSC Chair and School Chair in drafting necessary reports- Work with external agencies to strategize and advise on recruitment plans to better target potential faculty

Other duties- Draft reports, newsletters, speeches and presentation slides while ensuring a professional and positive image for the school

**Requirements**:
- Good degree from a recognized university. Masters degree from a recognized university will be an added advantage.- Strong interest in technology and good knowledge of the research landscape as well as understanding of industry needs- Strategic programmes development and planning experience- At least 3-5 years in an IHL setting- Events planning and execution experience will be advantageous- Good in storytelling and development of creative presentations to sell ideas/concepts- Excellent interpersonal, analytical and problem solving skills- Excellent command of English with excellent writing skills- Team player, highly motivated to build relationships with cross-department members, stakeholders and others in the organization who have impact in the projects- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently as a team member with mínimal direction- Able to work in ambiguous situations with a positive attitude

Hiring Institution: NTU



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