Senior Assistant Manager, Business Operations Management at Nanyang Technological University Singapore

, , Singapore -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

29 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Operations Management, Budget Management, Financial Reporting, Resource Allocation, Stakeholder Engagement, Partnership Development, Strategic Planning, Data Analysis, Supervision, Mentorship, Analytical Skills, Problem-Solving, Attention to Detail, Proactive, Professionalism, Human Resources

Industry

Education Administration Programs

Description

NTU Food Research Systems Nanyang Technological University (NTU) is a leading research-intensive university committed to advancing knowledge and innovation. The newly established NTU Food Research Systems (NTU-FRS) aims to be a global-leading institution for integrating food safety, security and sustainability for humanity. About the Role We are seeking an Assistant Manager/Senior Assistant Manager/Manager, Business Operations Management to lead the centre’s administration. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in overseeing the operations of the research centre, including the execution of the centre’s strategy, fostering partnerships, and organising key research events. The ideal candidate will be a dynamic leader with strong organisational skills and the ability to manage complex projects. Key Responsibilities: Operations, Governance & Resource Management Lead the implementation of the research centre’s mission, objectives and targets. Manage budgets, financial reporting, and resource allocation to support research and operational needs. Support staffing and work closely with HR partners on research staff recruitment plans. Stakeholder Engagement & Outreach Develop and build strong relationships and partnerships between the centre, NTU leadership, faculty members, industry partners and external funding entities. Facilitate industry collaborations, outreach, and funding efforts. Strategic Planning, Reporting & Research Support Assist the Centre Director in strategic planning, performance reporting, and data analysis to support the centre’s leadership. Supervisory & Mentorship Responsibilities Provide supervision, guidance, and mentorship to the team supporting the centre’s operations, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and professional development. Qualifications & Requirements: Bachelor degree in business administration, finance, public administration, science or related fields. At least 6–8 years of relevant working experience in a university, healthcare or research institute environment. Experience in budget management, financial reporting and policy compliance. Analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail. Ability to navigate complex administrative and financial systems. Proactive, resourceful and able to work independently. High integrity and professionalism in handling sensitive matters. We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Hiring Institution: NTU A research-intensive public university, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has 33,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students in the Engineering, Business, Science, Humanities, Arts, & Social Sciences, and Graduate colleges. It also has a medical school, the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, established jointly with Imperial College London. NTU is also home to world-class autonomous institutes – the National Institute of Education, S Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Earth Observatory of Singapore, and Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering – and various leading research centres such as the Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute (NEWRI) and Energy Research Institute @ NTU (ERI@N). Ranked amongst the world’s top universities by QS, NTU has also been named the world’s top young university for the past seven years. The University’s main campus is frequently listed among the Top 15 most beautiful university campuses in the world and has 57 Green Mark-certified (equivalent to LEED-certified) buildings, of which 95% are certified Green Mark Platinum. Apart from its main campus, NTU also has a campus in Novena, Singapore’s healthcare district. Under the NTU Smart Campus vision, the University harnesses the power of digital technology and tech-enabled solutions to support better learning and living experiences, the discovery of new knowledge, and the sustainability of resources. For more information, visit www.ntu.edu.sg About NIE About RSIS About LKCMedicine About NTUItive

Responsibilities

The Senior Assistant Manager will oversee the operations of the research centre, including the execution of its strategy and fostering partnerships. They will also manage budgets, financial reporting, and resource allocation to support research and operational needs.