Manager, Innovation & Entrepreneurship (School of Computing)

About the role

NUS Computing is looking for a Manager, Innovation & Entrepreneurship to help student entrepreneurs learn, build and grow. You will design and run programmes that take students from first idea to real venture, and build a connected community around this journey. The role sits within the Innovation and Entrepreneurship (I&E) Office, which equips students with the skills, experience and networks needed in the technology startup ecosystem.

Key responsibilities

• Create and launch new programmes that help student entrepreneurs develop their ideas, skills and ventures.
• Run and improve existing programmes, using feedback and observations to make each cycle better.
• Manage The Furnace, the school's incubator, so founders have the space, guidance and networks they need.
• Follow the progress of founders and offer timely, practical support.
• Build and nurture a community of student founders, alumni, mentors, investors and corporate partners, with regular opportunities to meet, learn and collaborate.
• Connect the School with the wider startup ecosystem in Singapore and beyond.

You will have support for secretariat and website duties, so you can focus on programmes and people.

Required profile

• At least 5 years of experience managing innovation and entrepreneurship.
• A good understanding of the wider startup ecosystem, including founders, investors, corporates and support organisations.
• Experience designing and running programmes for founders or aspiring founders.
• Experience building and sustaining a community.
• Strong stakeholder management and the ability to influence without formal authority.
• Good organisation and project management skills, with attention to detail.
• A willingness to experiment, learn from what does not work and try again.
• A genuine passion for startups, innovation and developing young entrepreneurs.

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis and may be amended or withdrawn at any time, so candidates are encouraged to apply early. The position is based at the Kent Ridge Campus.