Programme Manager, Ecosystem Development

NUS Enterprise, the entrepreneurial arm of the National University of Singapore (NUS), plays a pivotal role in advancing innovation and entrepreneurship at NUS and beyond. Our organisation is made up of NUS Enterprise Academy (including the NUS Overseas Colleges programme); Ecosystem Building (including BLOCK71, and the Graduate Research Innovation Programme); and Technology Transfer and Innovation.

Job Description

The Programme Manager will work alongside the existing incubation teams in the region and be primarily responsible for:

1. Lead the process of selecting startups for various accelerator/incubation/immersion programmes.
2. Collaborate with team members to design and refine the curriculum, ensuring relevance and value.
3. Coordinate with mentors, industry experts, and investors to provide the necessary resources and networking opportunities to startups.
4. Measure programme success and implement improvements based on feedback and outcomes.
5. Develop partnerships with other incubators, tech hubs, and relevant stakeholders.

Qualifications

1. Degree holder with at least 6 to 10 years of experience in the startup ecosystem, with a focus on accelerator or incubator programmes.
2. Proven track record of managing and scaling accelerator programmes.
3. Deep regional market insights and a strong network in the startup ecosystem.
4. Exceptional leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
5. Passionate about entrepreneurship.
6. Proven self-starter, able to work in a fast-paced environment.
7. Demonstrated consistent attention to detail, critical thinker, and problem-solver.

More Information

Job Type: 2-year Contract

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: NUS Enterprise

Department: Ecosystem Development

Job requisition ID: 25320