Assistant Manager / Senior Executive, Programme Management for AI Singapore (Innovation)

AI Singapore (AISG) is a national initiative driven by the Ministry of Digital Development and Information (MDDI), the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA), and the National Research Foundation, Singapore (NRF). 

 

AISG brings together Singapore-based research institutions and the broader ecosystem of AI start-ups and companies to support impactful research, develop talent and power Singapore's AI efforts. 

 

For more information on AI Singapore, please visit https://www.aisingapore.org.

 

This position will be hosted at the Nanyang Technological University (NTU) under VP (Artificial Intelligence & Digital Economy)’s office and we welcome you to join our community.

 

We are seeking an Assistant Manager / Senior Executive, Programme Management to support the AI Apprenticeship Programme (AIAP) for Industry, coordinating programme activities, stakeholder engagement, and documentation for a national initiative that develops AI talent for industry.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the planning, coordination and delivery of the AI Apprenticeship Programme and related programme activities.
• Develop and maintain programme schedules, timelines, milestones and operational plans to ensure activities are delivered in a timely manner.
• Coordinate programme activities across different stages of the participant journey, including recruitment, onboarding, programme delivery, assessments and completion.
• Monitor programme progress and follow up on outstanding activities, deliverables and dependencies.
• Identify and flag potential operational issues, delays and programme risks to the relevant stakeholders for timely follow-up and resolution.
• Support end-to-end participant recruitment activities, including outreach, application administration, selection coordination and candidate communications.
• Coordinate onboarding activities and ensure participants receive the necessary information and administrative support before programme commencement.
• Support marketing and outreach initiatives to increase awareness of the programme and attract suitable applicants.
• Coordinate and engage with internal and external stakeholders to support effective programme delivery and address operational matters.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in any discipline.
• Strong organisational and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple activities, timelines and priorities concurrently.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively with participants, internal teams and external partners.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Prior experience supporting grant-funded or government-related programmes would be an advantage.
• Exposure to the technology, Artificial Intelligence (AI), training or talent-development sector would be an advantage.

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

Hiring Institution: NTU