NUS Enterprise
(34574) Temporary Programme Manager, BLOCK71 Japan (12-month Contract)
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Manage the planning, administration, stakeholder coordination, delivery, marketing, and reporting of BLOCK71 Japan programmes. Responsibilities include developing execution plans, coordinating participants and partners, managing contracts and payments, supporting events and visits, tracking milestones and risks, preparing communications and reports, and providing operational support to the Centre Director.
About Us
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NUSX is where NUS talent, research and ideas meet the people, pathways and resources that can take them further. That includes founder development, research translation, venture creation, industry partnerships and access to capital and global networks. The parts of NUSX do different things, but we share a common ambition: help more NUS talent, research and ideas find a path to use and scale. NUSX was known as NUS Enterprise until September 2026.
Responsibilities1. Programme Execution Planning
- Develop detailed programme plans, including timelines, logistics, roles and responsibilities, and execution requirements.
- Translate programme concepts into practical implementation plans.
- Coordinate with relevant stakeholders to confirm programme details and delivery requirements
2. Programme Operations and Administration
- Manage operational and administrative tasks required for programme delivery, including contracts, arrangements, system registration, invoicing, payments, and documentation.
- Coordinate internal processes, approvals, vendor arrangements, and other practical steps needed for smooth execution.
- Maintain programme-related records, trackers, and operational documents.
3. Programme Management and Stakeholder Coordination
- Monitor programme progress, milestones, issues, and deliverables.
- Coordinate communication with participants, partners, vendors, and internal teams.
- Manage detailed coordination with stakeholders in Japan, including government agencies, corporates, universities, startups, mentors, and other partners.
- Identify issues or risks and follow up with relevant parties to resolve them.
4. Programme Delivery, Marketing and Reporting
- Prepare for programme delivery, including logistics, materials, schedules, and briefing documents.
- Support or lead on-site operations during programme sessions, events, workshops, visits, and meetings.
- Prepare programme marketing materials, participant-facing documents, reports, post-programme summaries, and other communication materials.
Others
- Support visitor hosting and visit coordination as needed
- Provide regular reporting to the Centre Director
- Perform other tasks as instructed by the Centre Director
Requirements
- Experience in programme management, project management, event operations, or a similar role
- Strong organisational and coordination skills across multiple stakeholders
- Good communication skills in English and Japanese to support regular communication and programme coordination with stakeholders in Japan
- Experience with administrative processes such as contracts, invoicing, payments, system registration, or reporting
- Ability to work independently and manage programme execution smoothly
- Strong interest in startups, innovation, or entrepreneurship
This is an hourly-rated position.
Please be informed that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
More Information
Job Type: 12-month Contract
Location: Kent Ridge Campus
Organisation: NUSX
NUS Enterprise Singapore, Singapore, SGP Office
Singapore, Singapore
NUS Enterprise Singapore Office
Singapore
NUS Enterprise Singapore Office
Singapore
NUS Enterprise Singapore Office
Singapore
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