Assistant Manager, Business Operations Management

About the role

The VP(AI&DE) Office at Nanyang Technological University seeks an Assistant Manager to support the management and delivery of high‑impact national and international AI programmes. Working closely with the Manager, you will coordinate across government agencies, research partners, and internal NTU units to advance strategic AI objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Manage, execute, and track multiple concurrent high‑value projects from initiation to completion, ensuring compliance with NTU policies.
• Drive the smooth operation of national programmes such as the NRF AI4S Programme and AI Singapore initiatives, aligning internal and external stakeholders.
• Plan meeting cadences, record minutes, monitor action items, and provide regular progress updates to leadership.
• Contribute to the formulation and governance of university‑wide AI policies, performing regular reviews and ensuring system integration.
• Evaluate resource and procurement requests (e.g., GPU workstations, servers, cloud credits) and maintain audit‑ready records.
• Facilitate the review of university‑level collaboration agreements and engage faculty and administrators to implement decisions efficiently.

Required profile

• Dynamic, highly motivated individual with strong organisational and communication abilities.
• Experience coordinating multi‑stakeholder projects in an academic or research environment.
• Ability to analyse policy implications and ensure governance compliance.

Required skills