Senior Assistant Director, Campus Vibrancy Special Projects

Nanyang Technological University (NTU) is seeking a Senior Assistant Director, Campus Vibrancy Special Projects to drive the implementation of the University's Campus Vibrancy Master Plan and other strategic campus transformation initiatives. This is a high-impact role with responsibility for coordinating a growing portfolio of complex projects that will shape the future campus experience for students, staff and visitors.

Main Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate strategic initiatives under the Campus Vibrancy Master Plan, translating programme objectives into clear project plans, milestones and delivery actions.
• Manage the delivery of campus development projects, including MRT integration and arrival initiatives, mixed-use developments, student and postgraduate housing, public realm enhancements and heritage revitalisation.
• Oversee project planning, governance, budgets, schedules, risks, dependencies and reporting across multiple concurrent projects.
• Coordinate academic and administrative stakeholders, consultants, government agencies, industry partners and other external parties to support timely project delivery.
• Prepare strategic proposals, reports, presentations and recommendations for senior management and governance committees.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration across planning, design, infrastructure, operations, mobility and other relevant functions to ensure integrated campus outcomes.
• Monitor project progress, identify emerging issues and risks, and develop practical mitigation and resolution strategies.
• Support the University's transition from master planning into implementation by strengthening programme coordination, delivery oversight and stakeholder engagement.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Real Estate, Engineering, Project Management, Business, or a related discipline. A relevant postgraduate qualification will be an advantage.
• At least 10 years of relevant experience in campus planning, property or real estate development, infrastructure planning, urban development or a related field.
• Strong financial evaluation skills, with the ability to assess master tenancy mix, asset performance and asset management strategies.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex, cross-functional projects involving multiple stakeholders, consultants and external agencies.
• Strong project and programme management capabilities, including governance, scheduling, budgeting, risk management and implementation oversight.
• Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence decisions and build consensus.
• Strong strategic thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate long-term objectives into practical delivery plans.

 

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Hiring Institution: NTU