Assistant Manager / Senior Executive, Programme Management (AI Apprenticeship)

About the role

NTU is seeking an Assistant Manager / Senior Executive, Programme Management to support the AI Apprenticeship Programme (AIAP) for Industry, a national initiative that develops AI talent for industry. The role coordinates programme activities, stakeholder engagement and documentation, and is hosted at the Nanyang Technological University under the VP (Artificial Intelligence & Digital Economy)'s office.

Key responsibilities

• Support the planning, coordination and delivery of the AI Apprenticeship Programme and related activities.
• Develop and maintain programme schedules, timelines, milestones and operational plans so activities are delivered on time.
• Coordinate activities across the participant journey, including recruitment, onboarding, delivery, assessments and completion.
• Monitor progress and follow up on outstanding activities, deliverables and dependencies.
• Flag operational issues, delays and risks to stakeholders for timely resolution.
• Support end-to-end recruitment, including outreach, application administration, selection coordination and candidate communications.
• Coordinate onboarding and ensure participants receive the necessary information and administrative support.
• Support marketing and outreach to raise awareness and attract applicants.
• Engage internal and external stakeholders to support programme delivery.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in any discipline.
• Strong organisational and planning skills, able to manage multiple activities, timelines and priorities at once.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, working with participants, internal teams and external partners.
• Prior experience supporting grant-funded or government-related programmes is an advantage.
• Exposure to technology, AI, training or talent development is an advantage.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel and PowerPoint.