Assistant Manager (Credentialing and Custom Programmes)

About the Organisation and Role

Singapore Institute of Directors (SID) is Singapore’s national association for company directors. Formed in 1998, its mission is to uplift the directorship profession and champion good governance. Its membership comprises board directors, company leaders, and professionals with an interest in corporate governance. A Governing Council guides the direction and work of the organisation, and SID Committees comprise industry professionals, academics and corporate governance experts.

The Accreditation & Professional Development department, which you will be a part of, oversees the development of accreditation frameworks and tools, as well as new programmes and courses to support the strengthening of SID's positioning in the market as a thought leader for all things directorship and governance, and a standard bearer for good governance.

As part of your role, you will report to the Vice President, Accreditation & Professional Development. Your role will also include working with SID’s Accreditation & Professional Development Committee, the SID Executive Team, eco-system partners, and any other relevant committees or working groups as assigned by the CEO.

Key Responsibilities:

As a key member of the Accreditation & Professional Development team, you will report to the Vice President and be responsible for the following:

1. Account and Project Management

• Drive the successful execution of project management plans for SID’s custom programmes, including bespoke corporate training, international client workshops, and board simulations.
• Develop and manage relationships with key commercial partners and client accounts, from drafting partnership agreements to leading client engagement initiatives.
• Spearhead the design and development of high-quality programme materials by collaborating with knowledge partners, faculty, and vendors.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with faculty and knowledge partners to ensure excellence in programme delivery.
Proactively collaborate with sector agencies and key stakeholders to secure buy-in and support for programme initiatives

2. Performance and Strategy

• Monitor and evaluate programme performance against established metrics, adjusting strategies as needed to ensure success and impact.
• Stay current with board and directorship trends and best practices to inform the continuous improvement of SID’s programmes.
• Deliver compelling presentations, reports, and proposals on programme metrics, updates, and achievements to internal and external stakeholders.
Oversee process efficiency, budget and cost management for key projects

3. Secretariat Duties

• Provide secretariat duties to SID Committees and/or Chapters including supporting the agenda and activities of the Committee and/or Chapter.
Support SID in the strengthening of any internal functional processes, e.g., in preparation or compliance to ISO Certification

4. Any other assigned work

Requirements:

• A degree in any discipline.
• Experienced in project management and handling of client accounts.
• Operationally sound and able to multi-task.
• Good business acumen or a willingness to develop this.
• Prior experience in stakeholder engagement.
Possesses competencies in the areas of process improvement, some familiarity with professional credentialling and/or programme development

Other Requirements:

• Customer-service focused.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
• Proactive and self-directed, able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong influencing and problem-solving skills.
Proven ability to build and maintain strong internal and external working relationships

Position Level:

Senior Executive to Assistant Manager

Please indicate your expected salary in your resumes/CVs.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.