Senior Assistant Director, Campus Vibrancy Special Projects

About the role

Nanyang Technological University (NTU) is seeking a Senior Assistant Director, Campus Vibrancy Special Projects, to drive the implementation of the University's Campus Vibrancy Master Plan and other strategic campus transformation initiatives. The role coordinates a growing portfolio of complex projects that will shape the campus experience for students, staff and visitors.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate strategic initiatives under the Campus Vibrancy Master Plan, turning programme objectives into project plans, milestones and delivery actions.
• Manage delivery of campus development projects such as MRT integration and arrival initiatives, mixed-use developments, student and postgraduate housing, public realm enhancements and heritage revitalisation.
• Oversee project planning, governance, budgets, schedules, risks, dependencies and reporting across multiple concurrent projects.
• Coordinate academic and administrative stakeholders, consultants, government agencies, industry partners and other external parties.
• Prepare strategic proposals, reports, presentations and recommendations for senior management and governance committees.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration across planning, design, infrastructure, operations, mobility and other functions.
• Monitor progress, identify issues and risks, and develop mitigation and resolution strategies.
• Support the transition from master planning into implementation through stronger programme coordination, delivery oversight and stakeholder engagement.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Real Estate, Engineering, Project Management, Business or a related discipline; a relevant postgraduate qualification is an advantage.
• At least 10 years of relevant experience in campus planning, property or real estate development, infrastructure planning, urban development or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex, cross-functional projects with multiple stakeholders, consultants and external agencies.

Required skills

• Strong financial evaluation skills, including assessment of master tenancy mix, asset performance and asset management strategies.
• Project and programme management: governance, scheduling, budgeting, risk management and implementation oversight.
• Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Strategic thinking, analytical and problem-solving abilities.