Senior Manager, Office of Overseas Centre

4 days ago

Singapore Singapore Management University Full time

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 : Senior Manager (1-year contract), Office of Overseas Centre

RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support Office of Overseas Centre (OOC) in the development and execution of strategic plans for market entry and expansion into new overseas locations including Bangkok and Ho Chi Minh City.
- Co-ordinate and communicate with internal teams, including business units, marketing, and operations, to ensure alignment of objectives, timelines and OC launch action plans.
- Update strategic market intel by conducting market research to identify potential partners and stakeholders, and analyse market trends and competition.
- Help manage relationships with overseas partners and stakeholders, and act as a liaison between SMU and local entities with cognate stakeholders.
- Co-ordinate business and programme development with Professional Continuing Education and PGPP units, including tracking and monitoring of new opportunities, and to build the overseas centres’ revenue pipeline.
- Develop and implement marketing and communication strategies for the Office of Overseas Centres, including but not limited to supporting PR, advertising, social media and corporate communications.
- Manage strategic projects such as the Overseas Chambers of Singapore in SEA.
- Support other daily operational activities under the Office of Overseas Centres.

QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree.
- Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience required.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with local partners and stakeholders.
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage budgets, timelines, and resources to achieve objectives.
- Willingness to travel if required and work in a fast-paced, global environment.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with strong time management and prioritization skills.
- Experience in market entry and expansion, preferably in a global or regional context.
- Strong knowledge of the local business environment and culture in target regions like Vietnam and Thailand, including legal and regulatory requirements, market trends, and competition.
- Proven ability to develop and execute successful market entry and expansion strategies, with a focus on risk management and goal achievement.

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