Assistant Manager/Manager, Programme Office

Role overview

Singapore Business Federation’s International Business Division is looking for an Assistant Manager or Manager to support the programme office work that helps Singapore companies learn about, enter, and grow in overseas markets. The role plays an important part in driving GlobalConnect@SBF, maintaining compliance for grant-funded initiatives, and supporting senior management and committee-level reporting and coordination.

In this position, you will contribute to three core areas: shaping and tracking internationalisation initiatives, producing accurate corporate KPI reporting and analysis, and making sure government-funded programmes meet compliance and performance requirements.

Why this role stands out

• Join a prominent business federation with a strong role in Singapore’s economic development internationally.
• Work with senior business leaders and a wide range of external partners.
• Help shape and execute strategic international business programmes.

Programme initiative development and monitoring

• Support or lead the creation and follow-through of initiatives that promote international expansion for Singapore companies.
• Help turn internationalisation plans into practical programme activities.
• Review and analyse programme data to support decision-making.
• Assist market advisors with questions related to GlobalConnect@SBF programmes and ensure the work remains aligned with EnterpriseSG guidelines.
• Coordinate with EnterpriseSG on GlobalConnect@SBF and related programme matters.
• Prepare and submit quarterly KPI and cost reports to EnterpriseSG.

Compliance, audit, and KPI delivery

• Support the annual audit of the GlobalConnect@SBF programme.
• Monitor compliance requirements for other internationalisation programmes managed by the International Business Division.
• Assist with budget monitoring and control, including funding usage, expense tracking, cash flow records, and project spending documentation.

Corporate KPI reporting

• Prepare accurate and timely mid-year and full-year corporate KPI reports.
• Handle quarterly management reporting.
• Support divisional management reporting and updates.

About the hiring organisation

The International Business Division supports Singapore companies in building overseas opportunities through strategic programmes, reporting discipline, and strong compliance with government-funded initiatives.

Additional information

A business-related, accountancy, or data analytics background is preferred. The role requires a degree or diploma in any discipline, along with 3 to 5 years of relevant experience. Experience in accounting, data mapping, or data analysis will be an advantage. Strong numeracy, attention to detail, organisation, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills are important. Applicants should be self-driven, able to take initiative, and comfortable working collaboratively.

Terms and conditions

This is a contract position based onsite in Singapore.

About GlobalConnect@SBF

This role supports the GlobalConnect@SBF initiative, which is aimed at helping Singapore companies learn, enter, and localise in overseas markets.