Senior Assistant Manager, NGRIP Programme Management NTUitive

NTU Innovation & Entrepreneurship (I&E) | NTUitive, Nanyang Technological University

NTU Innovation & Entrepreneurship (I&E) brings together the full innovation capabilities of NTU to accelerate the translation of breakthrough research into real-world impact. We work across colleges, research institutes, and national ecosystem partners to nurture science-based start-ups that uplift Singapore's economy and improve lives globally.

As a wholly-owned subsidiary of NTU and a key innovation driver under NTU I&E, NTUitive oversees the cultivation of startups and spin-offs, as well as the related investments. We are seeking a Programme Manager (Senior Assistant Manager) at NTUitive to lead the day-to-day operations and ecosystem engagement for a high-profile deep tech commercialization programme. This role plays a pivotal part in preparing Singapore's top science entrepreneurs for global commercialisation.

If you thrive at the intersection of innovation, partnerships, and programme execution, this is an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to Singapore's next wave of deep tech success stories.

Key Responsibilities

1. Pre-Programme Operations & Ecosystem Activation

• Design and plan each programme run to ensure clarity of objectives, timelines, and outcomes.Organise national outreach activities, including roadshows, webinars, and ecosystem engagements to attract top-quality applicants.

• Host deep tech mixers to help founders meet, match, and form strong venture teams.

• Liaise with NTU colleges, NGRIP labs, and other innovation units in Singapore to identify promising technologies and recruit founders and research talent.

• Conduct mentor and team matching to form high-potential venture groups.

• Oversee all admission-related administrative processes to ensure a seamless onboarding experience.

2. Programme Planning & Execution

• Manage day-to-day operations of the cohort management, including interactions with programme partners, instructors, venture builders, founders, and mentors.

• Coordinate learning modules, expert sessions, industry visits, and milestone reviews to ensure teams remain on track.

• Facilitate communication and collaboration across all stakeholder groups, ensuring timely updates and aligned expectations.

• Track founder's learning progress and work with instructors/mentors to optimise development and commercialisation outcomes.

3. Tracking, Reporting & Post-Programme Success

• Maintain an up-to-date programme database for performance tracking, assessment, and reporting to management and funding partners.

• Lead post-programme feedback processes and conduct structured debriefs to enhance future programme design.

• Track the commercialisation progress of fellows and teams after programme completion—including pilot projects, partnerships, fundraising status, and venture milestones.

• Identify networking, investor, and funding opportunities for alumni teams, leveraging the broader innovation ecosystem.

• Maintain a robust and current database of instructors, advisors, and mentors to support ongoing performance evaluation.

• Work closely with the communications team to curate stories, success cases, and marketing content that highlight programme impact.

4. Additional Contributions

• Participate in cross-office initiatives that enhance NTU's innovation ecosystem.

• Support ad-hoc projects that strengthen Singapore's deep tech and entrepreneurship landscape.

What You Bring Must-Have Qualifications

• Degree holder with relevant experience in programme management, innovation ecosystems, R&D environments, entrepreneurship, or stakeholder engagement.

• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities, with a track record of managing multiple workstreams in fast-paced settings.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders—from scientists to industry leaders to international partners.

• Comfortable with administrative processes, project tracking, and developing structured reports.

Good-to-Have

• Experience in deep tech, research commercialization, venture building, or startup acceleration.

• Familiarity with the Singapore innovation ecosystem.

• Prior exposure to managing educational or hybrid programmes.

• Experience working with global partners or international cohorts.

Why Join Us?

• Be at the heart of Singapore's deep tech innovation movement.

• Work closely with inspiring science entrepreneurs, researchers, and leading industry experts.

• Gain exposure to international markets and U.S. innovation ecosystems.

• Enjoy NTU's strong support for professional development, staff well-being, and career advancement.

• Contribute directly to shaping Singapore's innovation economy and next generation of deep tech founders.

Appointment may vary and will commensurate with candidate's years of working experience.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.