Start-up Growth Manager in Singapore: 772932

Q: What is the PIER71 Landing Pad and what will I do as Start-up Growth Manager?

The PIER71 Landing Pad is a structured soft‑landing initiative by NUS Enterprise that helps startups with promising maritime and deep‑tech technologies gain mentorship, fundraising, market entry, and ecosystem connectivity. As Start‑up Growth Manager , you will design and improve offerings that drive growth in revenue, capital access, team expansion, and market reach , while managing relationships with founders, mentors, and institutional partners. You’ll also coordinate Landing Pad contributors , organise community‑building events, and support both inbound and outbound market entries between the Americas and Singapore.

Q: What are the essential qualifications and skills for this role?

The Start‑up Growth Manager must have 3–5 years of experience in startup ecosystem development or a closely related field. Key competencies include exceptional relationship‑building and communication skills to earn trust from founders, mentors, and investors across cultures, strong organisational and multitasking abilities , and a proven track record of aligning startup support activities with measurable outcomes . A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Entrepreneurship, or a related discipline is preferred, as is familiarity with maritime/deep‑tech sectors and cross‑border startup support . For application tips, see our guide on crafting a winning CV .

Q: Is prior experience in the maritime industry mandatory?

No, maritime industry experience is not mandatory . However, familiarity with the maritime or deep‑tech sector and exposure to cross‑border market entry initiatives (especially involving the Americas) will give you a strong advantage. The role focuses on startup growth management and ecosystem building , so transferable skills in entrepreneurship support, mentorship programmes, and stakeholder engagement are equally valued.

Q: What are the contract details and work location?

This is a 2‑year contract position based at the Kent Ridge Campus of the National University of Singapore , within NUS Enterprise’s Ecosystem Development department . The role is classified as Staff / Administration under the Economic and Business Development subcategory. You will work on‑site to manage the PIER71 Landing Pad and regional partnerships. Explore similar roles on our administration jobs page .

Q: How do I apply for the Start-up Growth Manager position, and what is the selection process?

Applications are only accepted through the official Workable link : apply here . Please note that only submissions via this link will be processed. The selection process is competitive and only shortlisted candidates will be notified . To strengthen your application, highlight your startup ecosystem experience, relationship‑building successes, and any maritime or cross‑border work . For broader advice, see our employer branding insights .

Job Description

Please apply here for this position. (Only applications submitted through this link will be processed.)

Key Responsibilities

Landing Pad Start-up Support (Core)

Oversee the PIER71 Landing Pad — a structured soft-landing initiative enabling start-ups with promising technologies and clear commitment to access mentorship, fundraising, market entry, and ecosystem connectivity.
Design and iterate offerings to drive start-up growth in key areas such as revenue, capital access, team, and market expansion.
Analyse effectiveness of offerings against PIER71 outcomes (e.g. revenue growth, collaborations secured) and make recommendations for improvement.

Community Building

Maintain and evolve the start-up engagement strategy and calendar across all PIER71 initiatives; grow start-up participation in mentorship, peer learning, and ecosystem events.
Manage end-to-end relationships with Landing Pad start-ups, ensuring strong participation & retention rates, high satisfaction, key metrics capture, and ultimately start-up growth.
Support start-up onboarding/offboarding processes with Finance/Admin (documents, checklists, turnaround times).
Landing Pad contributor management
Grow and strengthen relationship with Landing Pad contributors (e.g. mentors, domain experts, consultants).
Convert Landing Pad contributors into active inputs (mentoring hours, office hours, workshops, connections, investor readiness support).
Equip and communicate regularly with Landing Pad contributors to ensure they can support effectively (e.g. materials are prepared and distributed in timely manner).

Manage regional partners and channels (Americas)

Build relationship and partnerships with maritime-related entrepreneurship-support organisations (ESOs) and government-linked entities via NUS Enterprise presence across both North & South America (i.e. BLOCK71 U.S.).
Support the market entries of international start-ups from the Americas (inbound) and market expansion of local start-ups into the same regions (outbound).

Qualifications

3–5 years in startup ecosystem development or a related role
Strong relational and communication skills to secure trust and buy-in from multiple and cross cultural stakeholders (founders, mentors, investors, institutional partners)
Strong organisational skills with ability to multitask from start to finish
Clear experience in establishing alignment and attribution between start-up support activities and organizational outcomes
Team player who can galvanise support for owned initiatives and reciprocate across other initiatives/functions

Advantage:

Familiarity with the maritime or deep-tech sector
Exposure to cross-border startup support or market entry initiatives, preferably involving the Americas
Bachelor's degree in Business, Entrepreneurship, or a related discipline

Please be informed that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

More Information

Job Type: 2-year Contract
Location: Kent Ridge Campus
Organization: NUS Enterprise
Department: Ecosystem Development
Job requisition ID: 33996

Job details

Title: Start-up Growth Manager
Employer: National University of Singapore
Location: Kent Ridge Campus
Published: Aug 11, 2026
Closes:: Oct 10, 2026
Job type: Contractor, Staff / Administration
Field: Economic and Business Development

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Frequently Asked Questions

🚀What is the PIER71 Landing Pad and what will I do as Start-up Growth Manager?

The PIER71 Landing Pad is a structured soft‑landing initiative by NUS Enterprise that helps startups with promising maritime and deep‑tech technologies gain mentorship, fundraising, market entry, and ecosystem connectivity. As Start‑up Growth Manager, you will design and improve offerings that drive growth in revenue, capital access, team expansion, and market reach, while managing relationships with founders, mentors, and institutional partners. You’ll also coordinate Landing Pad contributors, organise community‑building events, and support both inbound and outbound market entries between the Americas and Singapore.

📋What are the essential qualifications and skills for this role?

The Start‑up Growth Manager must have 3–5 years of experience in startup ecosystem development or a closely related field. Key competencies include exceptional relationship‑building and communication skills to earn trust from founders, mentors, and investors across cultures, strong organisational and multitasking abilities, and a proven track record of aligning startup support activities with measurable outcomes. A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Entrepreneurship, or a related discipline is preferred, as is familiarity with maritime/deep‑tech sectors and cross‑border startup support. For application tips, see our guide on crafting a winning CV.

⚓Is prior experience in the maritime industry mandatory?

No, maritime industry experience is not mandatory. However, familiarity with the maritime or deep‑tech sector and exposure to cross‑border market entry initiatives (especially involving the Americas) will give you a strong advantage. The role focuses on startup growth management and ecosystem building, so transferable skills in entrepreneurship support, mentorship programmes, and stakeholder engagement are equally valued.

📍What are the contract details and work location?

This is a 2‑year contract position based at the Kent Ridge Campus of the National University of Singapore, within NUS Enterprise’s Ecosystem Development department. The role is classified as Staff / Administration under the Economic and Business Development subcategory. You will work on‑site to manage the PIER71 Landing Pad and regional partnerships. Explore similar roles on our administration jobs page.

✉️How do I apply for the Start-up Growth Manager position, and what is the selection process?

Applications are only accepted through the official Workable link: apply here. Please note that only submissions via this link will be processed. The selection process is competitive and only shortlisted candidates will be notified. To strengthen your application, highlight your startup ecosystem experience, relationship‑building successes, and any maritime or cross‑border work. For broader advice, see our employer branding insights.