Head of Professional & Continuing Education (3-Year Contract)

Position Overview

The Singapore Management University is seeking a seasoned leader to helm its Professional & Continuing Education (PCE) division on a three-year contractual basis. This pivotal role involves shaping enterprise strategies, fostering integration, championing business transformation, steering performance insights, and spearheading organisational change.

Core Responsibilities

• Develop the overarching SMU PCE strategy by pinpointing growth opportunities, prioritizing strategic initiatives, and establishing distinct market positioning.
• Craft and assess strategic alternatives, providing clear, well-founded recommendations to senior management for decision-making.
• Ensure seamless alignment and collaboration among various units including schools, SMU Academy, Executive Development, and central departments to enable cohesive execution of PCE initiatives.
• Mediatetrade-offs between diverse stakeholder priorities and operational frameworks to attain consensus and coordination.
• Innovate and pilot new business models, partnership frameworks, and sector initiatives that can be scaled institutionally.
• Drive the transformation of existing business lines, including product portfolio refinement within SMUA and Executive Development.
• Establish mechanisms to track the effectiveness, outcomes, and impacts of PCE programs and initiatives.
• Lead data gathering efforts, analyze market trends, and leverage learner and enterprise insights to refine offerings continuously.
• Adapt and evolve PCE strategies responsively in light of market dynamics and internal feedback.
• Orchestrate change management to facilitate adoption of new strategies and operational models, while fostering stakeholder engagement and institutional capability building.
• Assist the Vice President of PCE with broader organizational development and business transformation mandates.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned.

Candidate Qualifications

• Possess a degree, with postgraduate credentials preferred, and have accrued a minimum of 12 years' experience in adult education, lifelong learning, or comparable sectors.
• Background in strategic planning, consulting, or transformational roles.
• Comprehensive knowledge of enterprise learning systems, competency frameworks, and curriculum architecture.
• Proficiency in conducting market research, customer insight analysis, and program evaluation techniques.
• Expertise in organizational development and managing change processes.
• Demonstrated skill in influencing and engaging senior-level stakeholders across multifaceted organizations.
• Strong analytical aptitude coupled with strategic thought leadership and problem-solving skills.

Additional Information

Applications from candidates lacking the exact stated qualifications but possessing relevant experience are welcome. Remuneration and conditions of appointment will be determined in accordance with qualifications and experience. The university reserves the right to amend the terms of employment as necessary.