"Manager, Innovation & Entrepreneurship (School of Computing)"

Job Description

1. Innovation & Entrepreneurship Managemen
   • Manage the SoC Incubator (called The Furnace), ensuring it provides strong infrastructure, programmes and networks to enable startup growth
   • Facilitate networking, mentoring and investor engagement opportunities to accelerate entrepreneurial success
   • Monitor and assess founder progress, providing targeted guidance and tailored interventions
   • Build strong collaborations with internal stakeholders and industry partners to expand innovation outcomes
   • Represent and promote the incubator through outreach, marketing and strategic engagement with the wider innovation community
   • Ensure smooth operations and functionality of incubator facilities
2. Award & Programme Managemen
   • Manage two flagship awards from call for submissions to post-award tracking
   • Design and run evaluation processes to ensure fair selection of high-potential projects
   • Oversee award disbursement, mentorship matching and milestone tracking for winning teams
   • Gather and analyse feedback to improve award cycles and enhance participant experience
3. Event & Marketing Leadershi
   • Plan, organise and deliver high-impact events including the Asian Business Plan Competition (ABPC), SoC Startup Recruitment Fair, pitch sessions and award ceremonies
   • Execute events attracting 300+ participants per run, ensuring high quality and relevance for startups and stakeholders
   • Develop and implement marketing strategies to raise awareness and participation in I&E programme
4. Additional Responsibilitie
   • Maintain and update I&E website content, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
   • Build and sustain relationships with startups, alumni and industry leaders to strengthen collaboration opportunities
   • Provide secretariat support, including planning and coordinating all I&E meetings, preparing materials, documenting minutes and following up on action items

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or related fields.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in entrepreneurship, innovation management, programme management or ecosystem building.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with proven ability to engage founders, corporates and industry partners.
• Excellent organisational and project management skills with attention to detail
• Experience in event planning, marketing communications and community building.
• A proactive, self-starter mindset with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Passion for startups, innovation and nurturing the entrepreneurial ecosystem.

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: School of Computing

Department : Dean's Office (School of Computing)

Employee Referral Eligible:

Job requisition ID : 30771