Vice President, Fulfilment & Programme Operations

We seek an experienced and driven individual to support the Head of Fulfilment and Operations in overseeing the successful execution of a wide range of executive education programmes and events. This one-year contract (renewable depending on work performance) vice president role offers the opportunity to manage high-profile events and collaborate with a passionate team, all while contributing to the continued growth of a non-profit Company.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Write and present project proposals, speakers' schedules, and plans according to the client's business objectives.
• Execute Executive Education programmes and events flawlessly.
• Assist in developing event plans, budgets, and timelines with the project team, ensuring smooth event delivery.
• Engage with vendors, support contract negotiations, and manage agreements with suppliers, sponsors, and service providers.
• Coordinate the delivery of resources, including transportation, accommodation, and catering, as per event needs.
• Oversee end-to-end programme operations including venue sourcing, securing third-party costs, layout design, branding, on-site management, and logistical arrangements.
• Provide on-site support for programmes, addressing issues and ensuring activities adhere to the plan.
• Monitor budgets, track expenses, and implement cost-effective solutions.
• Post-event evaluation and identify areas for improvement.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Degree in Events Management, Marketing, Hospitality or a related field.
• More than 10 years of experience in programme management, with a proven track record of delivering successful experiences for clients.
• Strong experience in proposal preparation and delivering impactful presentations.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines in all aspects of programme execution.
• Must possess the ability to embrace ambiguity; be self-motivated, independent, and able to perform tasks with minimum supervision; have a positive can-do attitude and be a team player.
• An enquiring mind; the incumbent should be an out-of-the-box thinker who is not afraid to challenge conventional wisdom to create new knowledge that is relevant in today’s fast-evolving marketplace.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact with line as well as senior internal and external stakeholders.
• Comfortable working in a flat organization with minimal hierarchy, the incumbent must be passionate about the non-profit sector, and be a self-starter and doer.