Ecosystem Engagement Manager

Role Purpose

NUS Enterprise is the Innovation & Entrepreneurial arm of National University of Singapore (NUS). The Ecosystem Building team operates one of the most extensive startup ecosystems in the world, leveraging on world-class research and innovation capabilities twinned with market connectivity through our regional and global nodes.

We are recruiting for our CyberSG Talent, Innovation and Growth (TIG) Collaboration Centre, established in collaboration with the Cybersecurity Agency of Singapore (CSA). The Centre serves as a convening platform to integrate and create cybersecurity programmes for industry and talent development in Singapore, and serves as a global node for international cooperation on innovation. It will help build a vibrant cybersecurity ecosystem by bringing together local and international cybersecurity stakeholders, including industry, academia, cybersecurity professionals and government stakeholders to leverage the opportunities posed by digitalisation. If you are eager to make a difference and are not afraid to be challenged, here is an opportunity to drive impact with an exceptional platform.

This is a 2-year contractposition (renewable)

Duties and Responsibilities

We are currently hiring a Programme Manager/Lead to anchor our Growth pillar that includes:

• Develop Market Intelligence Resources
• By conducting webinars and create playbooks to provide Singapore-based cybersecurity companies with up-to-date insights on global cybersecurity landscapes, business opportunities and go-to-market strategies tailored to specified developed and developing markets.
• Collaborate with industry experts and market analysts to ensure resources remain relevant, actionable, and reflective of the latest trends and regulatory developments.
• Programme Management and Overseas Conference Coordination
• Coordinate and manage overseas business missions in collaboration with experienced in-market consultants, facilitating first-hand market exposure for participating companies.
• Organise briefings and preparatory workshops to ensure participating companies are well-versed in target market conditions, regulatory frameworks, and business cultures.
• Plan and coordinate Singapore companies' participation in major international cybersecurity conferences and exhibitions
• Stakeholder Engagement and Business Matching
• Identify, engage, and maintain relationships with key ecosystem stakeholders, including government agencies, business leaders, potential partners, and end-users in target markets.
• Facilitate business matching and networking sessions to connect Singapore-based companies with qualified business leads and strategic partners abroad.
• Programme Reporting and Continuous Improvement Serve as an active ambassador
• Collect feedback from participating companies and stakeholders to assess programme impact and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Prepare regular progress reports, case studies, and success stories to demonstrate program outcomes to leadership and stakeholders

Requirements

• Enjoy connecting the dots and bringing people together to make projects happen
• Ability to see the big picture while having a knack for implementation down to the finest operational details.
• Resourcefulness and communication skills to work with stakeholders in ensuring smooth running of programmes and operations.
• Good project management skills and embrace a data driven approach in providing operations and reporting
• Committed to a culture of excellence in pushing ourselves and supporting our team mates to be world class in what we do
• Experience in the cybersecurity/related-industry and/or talent development programmes would be advantageous