Job Description

:Strategic Planning and Execution

• Develop and execute strategic plans for the global startup competition, aligning with organizational goals and objectives.
• Oversee the end-to-end planning and execution of the competition, including roadshows, qualifiers, mentorship and judging and the grand finals event.

Team Leadership and Development

• Lead and develop the new full time LKYGBPC (Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan Competition) team to achieve excellence in their roles.
• Oversee and motivate a large team of LKYGBPC staff, student volunteers and contractors responsible for various competition aspects, foster collaboration and ensure everyone is aligned with the competition\'s vision.
• Own overall responsibility for the successful execution of the associated LKYGBPC activities.

Stakeholder Engagement and Partnerships

• Cultivate and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including startup ecosystems, institutes of higher learning, industry partners, sponsors and governmental organisations.
• Collaborate with local stakeholders to ensure that the event benefits and integrates with the Singapore community.

Marketing and Public Relations

• Work closely with the marketing team to develop and implement comprehensive marketing and promotional strategies to attract high-quality startup applicants and engage the global startup community.
• Work with internal and external PR team to craft compelling narratives, manage media inquiries and maintain a positive public image for the event.

Operational Excellence

• Develop and manage program timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
• Oversee the budget of the competition and ensure effective allocation of resources.
• Coordinate and oversee the logistics during the roadshows and the grand finals, and ensure a seamless technical experience, including but not limited to IT, software, audio-visual equipment, stage setups and lightings for all activities.
• Oversee logistics, venue arrangements and other operational aspects of the competition to ensure a seamless and impactful experience for participants and attendees.

Impact Measurement and Risk Management

• Analyse relevant data and feedback to monitor the impact of LKYGBPC.
• Prepare and present timely performance reports, outlining key metrics and areas for improvement to management.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with the activities, including but not limited to crowd control, security and other unforeseen circumstances.

Qualifications:

• Degree from a university, in any discipline.
• 5 to 8 years of experience in fast paced working environments, preferably leading and overseeing global conference / event / competitions.
• Experience in organizing and managing large-scale events or competitions, preferably within the startup ecosystem or technology industry.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Effective communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills, ranging from senior level executives to student committees.
• Detail-oriented and team-oriented with a strong desire to be successful.
• Comfortable with minimal amount of direction, thrive in high pressure and high expectation situations.
• A keen sense of ownership and accountability and act with a sense of urgency to meet tight deadlines.
• Humble, authentic, value hard work, creative problem solver and outcome driven.8. Up to date with industry trends in the innovation and entrepreneurship eco-system.
• Deep knowledge and network in the SE Asia innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem is a plus.
• More qualified candidates can be considered for a more senior job title.

Other Information:#LI-EH1Candidates 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.About Us: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.

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