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Deputy Director / Senior Assistant Director, Planning and Operations

Singapore National Technological University SGD 10,000–16,000 per month*
Job Description

The role is expected to support institutional planning, operational governance, performance monitoring, and strategic implementation across the university. Candidates should have a degree in business, public administration, planning, engineering, or a related discipline, with substantial experience in strategic planning, operations, project management, or higher education administration. Strong analytical, communication, stakeholder-management, and presentation skills are essential. The successful candidate should be able to translate strategy into practical plans, manage competing priorities, prepare reports and recommendations for senior leadership, and work effectively with academic and administrative departments. Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and familiarity with data analysis, budgeting, and organisational improvement would be advantageous.

Company Info

Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore) is a major research-intensive university located in Singapore. It is recognised internationally for strengths in engineering, technology, business, science, education, medicine, and interdisciplinary research. NTU serves a large community of undergraduate, postgraduate, academic, and professional staff from Singapore and around the world. Its main campus combines teaching facilities, research centres, student residences, libraries, sports amenities, and sustainability-focused developments. The university works closely with government agencies, companies, and global academic partners to advance research, innovation, entrepreneurship, and talent development. Employees typically operate in a multicultural environment with opportunities to support institutional strategy, world-class research, student success, and international collaboration. Working at NTU can offer exposure to complex university-wide projects and a structured professional environment.

Destination Guide

Singapore offers strong opportunities in universities, technology, finance, healthcare, logistics, government, and multinational companies. The workplace culture is generally professional, multicultural, punctual, and performance-oriented, with English widely used in business and education. Life on the island is convenient: public transport is efficient, healthcare is high quality, and food ranges from hawker centres to international restaurants. Housing is expensive, particularly near the city centre, although areas near NTU in the west may provide more affordable options. Singapore is warm and humid year-round, with excellent connectivity to Asia. Foreign professionals usually need an Employment Pass or another appropriate work permit, normally arranged by the employer; approval depends on qualifications, salary, and prevailing regulations. New arrivals should budget for rent, deposits, transport, insurance, and relocation costs, and should verify current immigration requirements before accepting an offer.

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