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

Summary

Coordinate and deliver the AI Apprenticeship Programme for Industry, supporting recruitment, onboarding, scheduling, stakeholder engagement and documentation for a national AI talent initiative. Requires a bachelor's degree in any discipline, strong organisational and planning skills, good written and verbal communication, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

Support planning, coordination and delivery of the AI Apprenticeship Programme; develop and maintain programme schedules, timelines, milestones and operational plans; coordinate programme activities across participant journey (recruitment, onboarding, delivery, assessments, completion); monitor progress and follow up on outstanding activities and dependencies; flag operational issues, delays and risks; support end-to-end participant recruitment; coordinate onboarding; support marketing and outreach; coordinate and engage with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in any discipline; strong organisational and planning skills; good written and verbal communication skills; strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills; proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Education requirements

Bachelor's Degree in any discipline.

Experience requirements

Prior experience supporting grant-funded or government-related programmes (advantage); exposure to technology, AI, training or talent-development sector (advantage).