Senior Manager, Strategic Platforms

Overview

The Senior Manager role within the Strategic Platforms team entails leading and shaping Singapore Business Federation's key platforms that bring together business leaders, policymakers, and ecosystem partners. This involves managing established signature events and introducing new strategic initiatives that drive Singapore's business agenda on regional and global stages.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, development, and execution of major events including international and national summits, forums, bilateral and multilateral meetings, ministerial dialogues, and high-level roundtables involving senior political figures.
• Manage comprehensive event operations collaborating with government bodies, partners, speakers, conference organizers, marketing agencies, and service providers to ensure seamless and impactful event delivery.
• Produce timely management updates, including operational plans, budget oversight, marketing collateral, analysis of registration and participant data, post-event evaluations, and recommendations for future improvements.
• Contribute to the refinement of Event SOPs and operational models to optimize event quality and participant engagement, enhancing overall strategic value.
• Support partnership revitalization and development to strengthen collaborations that enhance event execution and foster G2B and B2B initiatives locally and internationally.
• Develop promotional materials and event proposals to attract and secure new partnerships.
• Facilitate onboarding processes for new partners and assist in managing a growing network of event collaborators both domestically and abroad.
• Engage in cross-functional projects and organisation-wide strategic efforts advancing the Singapore Business Federation's mission.

Candidate Profile and Requirements

• A minimum of eight years' experience in event management, marketing, business development, or partnership management.
• Proficient in program development, project coordination, and budget control with strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Capability to independently craft compelling marketing and promotional materials for events.
• Self-driven with a positive outlook, exemplary work ethic, and strong team collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of protocols for events involving senior political office holders and corporate leaders is highly advantageous.