Senior Associate

Company Overview

The GEAR by Kajima Pte Ltd is the technology services business and open innovation platform of Kajima APAC. As part of Kajima, one of Japan's largest and oldest construction, engineering, and real estate companies with a nearly two-century legacy of innovation, The GEAR by Kajima Pte Ltd embodies a tradition of excellence, craftsmanship, and precision, combined with cutting-edge technological capabilities and deep research expertise stemming from our industry-first Kajima Technical Research Institute.

Inspired by the success of The GEAR building – Kajima's first overseas headquarters and R&D facility which serves as a living lab for exploration, experimentation, and co-creation – The GEAR by Kajima Pte Ltd provides unprecedented opportunities for businesses to access Kajima's licensed technologies and leverage our rich engineering heritage. We are dedicated to cultivating an open and collaborative ecosystem with our partners, driving industry-wide advancement and setting new standards for the future of the built environment.

Job Description

We are seeking a full-time, entrepreneurial-minded, all-rounder for our startup engagement programmes to be part of our growing team in Singapore.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on market-leading programmes that facilitate pilots and collaborations between global built-environment startups and the Kajima Asia Pacific group in live test-bed environments. Selected startups have access to The GEAR Building's world-class facilities, mentorship, and grant funding from The GEAR by Kajima Pte Ltd for projects to fast-track the commercialization of new technologies in the industry.

The Startup Programmes Senior Associate / Associate is responsible for supporting the delivery of the Startup CoLab and Community Access Programmes, liaising with stakeholders, organizing events, and keeping programme timelines and admin on track.

If you are an enthusiastic generalist who loves technology, startups, sustainability, and innovation, and are looking for a fast-paced role that will make a real impact on society, read on

How will you benefit from this role at The GEAR by Kajima Pte Ltd?

· Opportunity to increase industry knowledge in the built environment space.

· Work with startups aiming to solve important global problems.

· Opportunity to grow your industry network and access to industry experts.

· Meet a community of startups, mentors, and partners, experienced in startup growth and industry themes.

· Work from The GEAR Building – a WELL platinum certified, Super Low Energy green building and a living test-bed for sustainability and occupant wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

· Drive the execution of the Startup Residency CoLab Programme in partnership with the Startup Programmes Lead, ensuring all phases are aligned with strategic objectives and delivered on time.

· Manage the opportunity pipeline for startup engagement, interviewing and assessing new startups for potential collaborations.

· Develop, edit, and distribute high-quality programme materials such as onboarding documents, session presentations, workshop handouts, and feedback forms to support startups.

· Plan, schedule, and coordinate workshops, guest speaker sessions, and networking events, handling logistics and communication.

· Monitor programme performance by synthesizing feedback and data to prepare progress reports for stakeholders.

· Provide project management for Proof-of-Concept projects, including setting milestones and managing deliverables.

· Oversee the delivery of the Community Access Programme, ensuring a high-quality member experience.

· Manage relationships with community members, encouraging feedback and collaboration.

· Drive community value through member-led events and innovation activities.

· Identify and nurture new leads for community membership via networking and digital platforms.

· Create thought leadership content, such as case studies and member spotlights, for newsletters and social media.

· Plan and execute internal and external events, ensuring alignment with brand and strategic goals.

· Manage guest lists, registrations, and onsite logistics for seamless events.

· Maintain an event project tracker, assigning tasks and monitoring deadlines.

· Coordinate with external vendors to meet event requirements.

· Support onsite event operations, including setup, troubleshooting, and post-event wrap-up.