Head, Business Development and Graduate Programmes, SMU Academy

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Singapore Management University is a place where high-level professionalism blends together with a healthy informality. The 'family-like' atmosphere among the SMU community fosters a culture where employees work, plan, organise and play together building a strong collegiality and morale within the university.

Our commitment to attract and retain talent is ongoing. We offer attractive benefits and welfare, competitive compensation packages, and generous professional development opportunities all to meet the work-life needs of our staff. No wonder, then, that SMU continues to be given numerous awards and recognition for its human resource excellence.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Strategic Leadership & Business Growth
• • Guide the sales team in refining strategies for lead conversion and revenue growth including potential international expansion.
  • Lead and inspire the marketing team in positioning, campaigns, and industry trends to strengthen SMU Academy's brand locally and over time, regionally.
  • Support and align the Industry Practice Masters team in ensuring program relevance and compliance.
  • Champion Career Services to enhance graduate employability across selected programmes.
• Gradual Overseas Growth & Partnerships
• • Explore opportunities to extend SMU Academy's programs to new markets, working closely with teams to market and adapt offerings based on demand.
  • Balance global aspirations with local excellence and quality assurance, ensuring overseas growth complements (rather than distracts from) our core local operations.
• Cross-Team Alignment & Collaboration
• • Foster synergy between cluster, pillars and Overseas Centres —ensuring a seamless learner journey from enquiry to career success.
• Performance & Continuous Improvement
• • Monitor deliverables and work with teams to refine strategies.
  • Celebrate successes and cultivate a culture of continuous learning and adaptation.
• Other duties as assigned.

• A Bachelor's degree.
• The following qualifications would be highly advantageous:
• • WSQ Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment (ACTA).
  • WSQ Advanced Certificate in Learning and Performance (ACLP).
  • WSQ Diploma in Design and Development of Learning for Performance (DDDLP).
• At least 10 years of work experience, preferably in education-related areas.
• Experience in IHLs (Singapore Autonomous Universities, Polytechnics and/or ITE) would be highly advantageous.
• Motivated, disciplined. Process orientated and organized individual who can work independently and manage motivated functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Possess high level of communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong people management skills.
• Able to work collaboratively with others.

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Candidates who do not possess the stipulated qualifications but have relevant work experience may still apply. Remuneration and appointment terms shall commensurate with qualifications and experience. SMU reserves the right to modify the appointment terms where necessary.