Senior Manager, International Programmes (11-month contract), OA

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 • This positions is for Office of Advancement (OA). • Strategy Development: • Design and implement strategies to attract and onboard new members to the SMU International Advisory Councils (IACs) from identified key markets (China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam). • Create country-specific engagement programs in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and China to enhance relationships with IAC members and expand SMU's industry network in these regions. • Research and Market Analysis: • Conduct ongoing research to identify influential industry leaders and potential members for the IACs, ensuring a robust membership pipeline that aligns with SMU's strategic goals. • Continuously monitor trends and gather market intelligence to inform the development of impactful programs and initiatives in IAC markets. • Engagement Implementation: • Develop and execute in-market engagement plans that bolster SMU's brand and reputation within IAC countries. • Generate leads for relevant SMU Schools, Offices, Centers, and Institutes (SOCI), fostering meaningful partnerships that support the institution's goals in its strategic priorities, with a particular focus on advancement objectives. • Event Management: • Support the conceptualisation, audience development and event management of IAC engagement activities including but not limited to in-country visits, thought leadership events, private dinners, members' visits to SMU. • Conceptualise and manage gift appreciation events in IAC markets. • Conceptualise and manage a series of intimate cultivation events in Singapore that will bring regional IAC members and local donors/prospects together in ways that add value to them and increase their connection to the SMU ecosystem. • Collaboration and Communication: • Work closely with the fundraising team and relevant SOCIs to create tailored engagement approaches for IAC members, ensuring alignment with university advancement goals. • Facilitate communication between SMU and industry partners to strengthen connections and support collaborative initiatives. • Impact Assessment: • Regularly evaluate the effectiveness of engagement programs and initiatives, with a focus on their contribution to SMU's strategic priorities in education, research, and international growth. • Prepare reports and presentations to communicate progress, challenges, and successes to the Advancement Team and University leadership. • Any other duties assigned. QUALIFICATIONS • Bachelor's degree with at least 5 to 8 years of relevant work experience in stakeholder engagement and relationship management and regional programme management. • For this role, the ideal candidate would require a blend of qualifications in international relations, business development, stakeholder engagement, event management, and market research. • Demonstrated experience in: • Building and managing senior-level relationships with business leaders, entrepreneurs, family business owners, C-suite executives, and industry associations. • Organising executive-level events, advisory council meetings, leadership dialogues, and networking programmes. • Conducting market research and stakeholder mapping to identify strategic partnership opportunities. • Working across multiple countries and cultures, particularly in Southeast Asia, China, and India. • Preparing briefing papers, reports, presentations, and engagement plans for senior leadership. OTHER INFORMATION #LI-XL1 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. Please note that your application will be sent to and reviewed by the direct employer - Singapore Management University