"Assistant Manager, Programmes"

Job Description

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About Us

We're NUS Enterprise, the entrepreneurial heart of the National University of Singapore (NUS). Our mission: turn frontier science into globally transformative products and companies by fostering entrepreneurial journeys and building thriving ecosystems worldwide. We back bold ideas with the potential to reshape entire industries—and we're just getting started.
Port Innovation Ecosystem Reimagined @ BLOCK71, PIER71, was established in 2018 jointly by NUS Enterprise and the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA).

PIER71 boosts innovation in the maritime and maritime-related industries by attracting talents, creating opportunities for the exchange of knowledge and ideas, attracting investments into start-ups, and accelerating ventures.

The Role: Assistant Manager, Programme

As Assistant Programme Manager for PIER71, you'll connect with the maritime innovation community, from industry leaders and start-ups to partners and the public. Working closely with our partners from MPA, you will play an active role in supporting maritime entrepreneurs, while building partnerships with collaborators, mentors, investors, and other key stakeholders, both internal and external.

Additionally, you may be required to interface with cross-functional areas with other NUS Enterprise programmes, ensuring alignment and leveraging synergies across the wider Innovation & Enterprise ecosystem.

What You’ll Do

• Facilitate flagship programmes – Support end-to-end planning to execution for flagship programmes such as the Maritime Innovation Committee engagements, PIER71 Smart Port Challenge, and SPC Accelerate, catering to the needs of key stakeholders.
• Outreach and Engagement – Provide content to PIER71's online outreach channels (LinkedIn, Instagram, PIER71 website, WhatsApp), crafting and producing compelling content (Post, Reels, etc.) across platforms to highlight PIER71 initiatives and the start-ups.
• Engage stakeholders strategically – Coordinate with start-ups, corporate partners, media, and investors to build new and strengthen existing relationships, while aligning narratives with NUS Enterprise communication strategies.

Please be informed that only shortlisted candidate will be notified.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Start to finish mindset with hands-on execution capability; ability to communicate at all levels as a professional.
• An active team player who develops the plan and rolls up their sleeves to make it happen.
• Good project management and organisational skills with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines while maintaining attention to detail and ensuring timely delivery.
• Demonstrated resourcefulness and adaptability within dynamic settings.
• Proven track record of effective collaboration within diverse cultural contexts
• Excellent communication skills, including a strong command of written and spoken English (additional languages are a plus).

Bonus Points For

• Experience in maritime, deep tech, innovation ecosystems, or start-up environments.
• Understanding of ESG and sustainability, especially relevant for maritime or innovation sectors.
• Understanding in regional and global startup landscapes.
• Experience working in the maritime industry and understanding its innovation landscape will be an advantage.

Why Join NUS Enterprise?

At NUS Enterprise, this role is your opportunity to be a strategic driver in Singapore’s vibrant innovation and start-up ecosystem especially for the maritime community. You'll play a pivotal role in shaping how our stories of entrepreneurship, groundbr