Senior Assistant Manager, Business Operations Management

• Promote and elevate the awareness of College of Business/Nanyang Business School (NBS) as a premier business school in a leading technological university, involved in world-class innovation, research, and business education.
• Spearhead and execute appropriate strategies to advance the College’s external relations agenda
• Cultivate partnerships for the College for a wide spectrum of initiatives for teaching and research.
• Identify new opportunities for external engagement, partnerships and collaborations.
• Formulate action plans for establishing relations and forging partnerships with industry.
• Drive integrated and coordinated external relations programmes and activities across units within the College.
• Support networking at relevant industry/research forums and business meetings.
• Act as the primary administrative contact for external engagements and corporate partners.

• Develop and implement comprehensive event plans, considering objectives, timelines, and budgets for partner events and collaborative initiatives with industry.
• Lead and coordinate with various teams within the College (college-level) and NTU (school-level) and external vendors to effectively plan and execute partner events and engagement activities
• Select suitable event venues and negotiate contracts to achieve cost-effective solutions.
• Coordinate with NTU Events Office for selected events.
• Manage and host visits to the College by external parties, visitors and guests.
• Manage the College’s external relations budget which includes budget planning and accounts management to ensure adherence to guidelines and policies.
• Develop and manage event budgets, ensuring cost-effectiveness without compromising quality. Track expenses, reconcile invoices, and provide regular financial updates to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to create promotional materials and strategies for events. Utilising various channels to increase event visibility and attendance.
• Conduct post-event evaluations to gather feedback and assess the success of each event, preparing relevant reports for management where applicable.
• Streamline work processes and workflows (where applicable) to enhance the Dept’s efficiency and effectiveness.

• Take the lead, in consultation with the College Management, in strategising, strengthening and establishing industry links and partnership engagements.
• Support the formulation of the College’s external relations strategies and related implementation plans.
• Support College management in building relationships with local, regional, and international partners.

• Degree from a recognized university
• At least 8 years of relevant work experience in events management and partnership engagement
• Able to connect with people at all levels, establish and maintain a network of relationships and partnerships
• Experienced in developing and managing partnerships and stakeholder engagements
• Digitally savvy, with experience in managing in-person, virtual and hybrid events; and engaging online communities
• Resourceful and driven, with the ability to think strategically, creatively and analytically
• Good team player, with excellent presentation and communication (both verbal and written) skills
• Strong interpersonal skills, with good liaison and networking skills
• Able to influence and engage internal and external stakeholders
• Adaptable and detail-oriented with strong planning and organizational skills
• Able to work as a team; and independently to meet tight deadlines
• Highly service-centric and customer-oriented

Nanyang Technological University