Senior Program Manager (School and Special Projects)

Senior Program Manager – Empower Children with the I CAN Mindset, by Design!

Design for Change Singapore is looking for a Senior Program Managers to continue its outreach in schools, community and corporate sector. The person will play a pivotal role in continuing our vision of building the ‘I CAN’ mindset in every child in Singapore. (www.dfcsingapore.com)

More than ever before, we realise the urgent need to prepare our children and youth to not only navigate but thrive in the unknown and complex future and shape it to be a desirable and sustainable world.

To continue our work in fulfilling this promise; we are looking for an experienced Program Manager who shares the passion, recognises the potential, and will add complementing value to grow its outreach in schools and the community.

The role is competitive and rewarding with social impact of empowering children and youth.

Design for Change Singapore pioneered the application of design thinking in schools in Singapore in 2010 and runs variety of Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Life Skills, and Citizenship Education programs. DFCsg is well-known brand locally; and globally we are part of the Design for Change network of 60+ country partners. Design for Change is an award-winning global movement for its innovation in education. (www.dfcword.com)

Job Requirement

• Ability to recognise and harness opportunities to design and execute programs in schools and special projects with community partners.
• Recognise opportunities and develop programs; planning and executing sales and marketing activities
• Good understanding and application of program design, pedagogical models, and management of processes preferably in K-12 or tertiary level education, is a must
• Experience in facilitating children, youth and / or adults will be an essential for the role.
• Knowledge and application of design thinking will be an added advantage.
• Good understanding of educational business and be comfortable with revenue targets. Familiarity and experience in working with the Singapore school system will be an advantage.
• Manage business activities of the programs focusing on the financial and strategic growth of the unit.
• Maturity to adapt to changes and being creative and agile; things don’t always go as planned. Committed to the business and its social impact, ready to roll up the sleeves to get things done.

Your Responsibilities

• Program Management: Manage all aspects of coordination and execution of school programs to ensure operational excellence and fulfil learning outcomes.
• Program Development and Proposal Writing: Assist the management in proposal writing and program development
• Facilitation: Lead workshops and school programs using design thinking and experiential learning approaches.
• Relationship Building: Build and maintain strong relationships with schools, clients, and other stakeholders to ensure program success and trust in the DFC brand
• Trainer Management: Oversee management of a diverse trainer pool, from recruitment, training and program delivery.
• Assist the management team in marketing activities and other administrative task related to the role to achieve financial and impact-driven targets.

What We’re Looking For

Education & Experience:

• Degree in Business, Education, Marketing, or related fields.
• At least 5 years of experience in either education, facilitation, projects management is essential. Experience in education management or working with school will be preferred.
• Experience in using design thinking, and other frameworks in development and execution will be an added advantage.

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What can we offer?

• Purpose-Driven Work: Be part of a mission that empowers children to make a difference.
• Creative Fulfilment: Innovate, experiment, and contribute to meaningful programs.
• Flexibility: Enjoy autonomy and agility in decision-making within a dynamic team environment.
• Growth: Established strategic path to short & medium-term growth.
• Salary and Bonus linked to teams’ revenue targets

Who you may be?

• You may have minimum of 5 years’ experience in instructional design, teaching or training and development.
• Relevant experience with children and / or youth will be preferred.
• You may be an experienced senior teacher; or senior manager in training and development or experience in designing program in schools/ Institute of Higher Level or instructional designer
• You are creative in engaging your participants through your programs and facilitation.
• You are a problem solver with an I CAN mindset to recognise opportunities and biased towards action.

Skills & Attributes:

• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multifaceted projects and stakeholders
• Creative, proactive, a problem-solver and team player
• Strong work ethic with a commitment to achieving desired outcomes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential to the role

How to Apply

Please send a short cover letter to briefly explain

1. What is your 'WHY' for this opportunity?

2. How does your skill set match the job requirements?

Note: This role is based in Singapore and cannot be done remotely. Please confirm your eligibility to work in Singapore. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Join DFCSG and help shape the future by empowering young minds to make a lasting impact. Apply now!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $4,500.00 - $5,500.00 per month

Schedule:

• Day shift

Education:

• Bachelor's or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Facilitation / Training / Education Management: 3 years (Preferred)
• Instructional design/ Curriculum Design: 3 years (Preferred)

Location:

• Singapore 239924 (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Singapore 239924

Application Deadline: 15/04/2025
Expected Start Date: 02/06/2025