Manager / Senior Manager, PCICS

About the role

The Singapore Islamic Hub is recruiting a Manager or Senior Manager for the Postgraduate Certificate in Islam in Contemporary Societies (PCICS). The officer will oversee the continuous improvement of the programme and coordinate its operations across related workstreams, with a major priority of leading the review and enhancement of PCICS following its 2026 programme evaluation, and overseeing the implementation of approved improvements. The role also covers the academic governance and assessment of the PCICS Capstone.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate the review and enhancement of PCICS based on the 2026 programme evaluation, working with partner institutions, faculty and stakeholders to review the programme structure, curriculum and policies.
• Coordinate the implementation of approved enhancements, operationalising changes to curriculum, delivery, processes and supporting arrangements, and monitor implementation.
• Oversee the academic governance and assessment of the PCICS Capstone, including reviewing project feasibility, liaising with the Ethics Review Board, coordinating research advisors and assessors, and managing assessment processes.
• Maintain and periodically review PCICS Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Monitor workstreams, timelines and deliverables, coordinate follow-up and escalate issues where necessary.
• Contribute to the planning and development of SCIS Executive Programmes.
• Provide secretariat and coordination support for PCICS meetings and management updates, including meeting minutes, action item tracking and programme reports.
• Contribute to other unit, cluster-level initiatives, committees and workgroups as required.

Required profile

• A recognised tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in programme management and/or curriculum development and review within the education and training sector, such as Institutes of Higher Learning or training providers.
• Candidates with more extensive experience and a demonstrated ability to coordinate complex, multi-stakeholder projects may be considered for the Senior Manager level.
• Familiarity with Singapore's Islamic religious sector, gained through professional experience and/or community involvement, is an advantage.
• Successful candidates are appointed on a contract basis.

Required skills

• Strong project management and coordination skills, able to manage multiple workstreams, timelines and deliverables.
• Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills, working with partner institutions, faculty and internal and external stakeholders.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, translating evaluation findings and feedback into practical improvements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including preparing reports and meeting materials.
• Organised, detail-oriented and able to work independently with sound judgement.