Senior Manager/manager

**Location**

Singapore, Central Singapore

**Job Type**

Permanent

**Date Posted**

1 hour ago

Additional Details

**Job ID**

8599

**Job Views**

1

**Job Description**:
The School of Continuing and Lifelong Education (SCALE) was established to drive the expansion of NUS’ lifelong learning offerings in a concerted and strategic way that furthers our mission to be a leading global university, as well as fulfil our role as a public university of Singapore, shaping the future.

Through SCALE, working adults (i.e. professionals, managers and executives) who aspire to stay relevant and ahead of competition, companies looking to up-skill/re-skill their workforce, and even youths exploring quality tertiary education options, have access to NUS’ suite of innovative, world-class continuing and lifelong education offerings.

Drawing on unparalleled access to the multi-disciplinary expertise of 16 other NUS Faculties/Schools, SCALE offers youth, executive and professional development/education programmes, part-time and full-time degree programmes, as well as modular courses that may be taken singly or stacked towards certificates/diplomas/degrees that meet the lifelong learning needs of individuals. All programmes are designed and developed in consultation with the industry to ensure relevance and currency.

About the Role

The incumbent shall be an integral member of the Career Conversion Programmes team to foster the growth of NUS’ Continuing Education & Training (CET) markets and consultancy capabilities. The primary focus of the role is to work with government agencies and industry partners to facilitate skills upgrading of disadvantaged or unemployed Professionals, Managers, Executives and Technicians (PMETs), to prepare them for re-employment in growing industry sectors.

The incumbent will be emplaced at an appropriate appointment grade based on his/her individual merits.Key Duties & Responsibilities:
Define long-term organisational strategic goals, build key client and partnership relationships, identify employment opportunities for clients, negotiate and close partnership deals, and keep abreast of current market conditions.Conceptualise, develop and manage Career Conversion Programmes (CCP) or similar type of initiatives, including project strategy design, stakeholders’ management, programme structures/systems development and project operations.Collaborate with the various NUS academic units in developing CCP courses, seek government funding support and engage in employer outreach activities, based on strategic priorities.Strategize and drive implementation of plans for re-employment of clients into growing industries. Pursue job placement targets and ensure rapid, sustainable growth in all identified industry segments.Screen potential partnership deals by analysing market strategies, deal requirements and financials; evaluating options; resolving internal priorities.Collaborate with relevant partners and government agencies to actively promote career opportunities and help PMETs in identifying personal goals, re-skilling and career planning.Develop and manage financial budgets and recommend deal approval for training/consultancy opportunities for NUS CCP or related courses.Manage strategic and operational client and partner relationship activities involving key employers, industry associations, government agencies, as well as NUS Faculties/Schools.Form strategic alliances with other organisations to leverage on their existing networks.Work with the Marketing team to create marketing materials and tools to support new CCP or related courses.Work with internal stakeholders, trainers and curriculum developers in structuring and implementing training proposals for PCP or related courses.Grow a strong network of key employers and industry partners both domestically and overseas.Qualifications

Academic & Professional Certification

Experience & Attributes

At least 8 years of relevant experience in business development/sales in Institutes of Higher Learning and/or the Continuing Education & Training (CET) sectorExperience in coaching and assisting unemployed/disadvantaged PMETS or PMETs-at-risk (or clients) to look for jobs that commensurate with their qualifications, work experience and skillsStrong track record in business developmentStrong project planning and organisational skillsGood working knowledge of financial reporting and accountingExcellent interpersonal, communication (oral & written) and presentation skills; flexible in adapting public speaking/presentation styles to audience of diverse background and cultureProven leadership skills to inspire, galvanise and engage staff members at all levels and with external stakeholders, functioning effectively in a complex, uncertain and ambiguous environmentDriven self-starter with strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills

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