Job Description
Senior Assistant Manager / Manager, Strategic Partnerships
Posting Start Date: 14/04/2026
Schemes of Service: Corporate
Division: Strategic Partnership
Employment Type: Permanent
Roles and Responsibilities
- Engage with government agencies, institutes of higher learning, and companies to nurture and secure new strategic partnerships that enhance SIT's educational and applied research activities.
- Ensure effective management and deepening of existing partnerships through robust governance and oversight with clear delivery milestones
- Negotiate, structure and finalise terms for collaboration with industry partners to achieve win-win outcomes
- Track, evaluate and report the impact of partnerships on SIT's academic programmes, applied research initiatives, and community engagement efforts.
- Lead initiatives promoting collaboration and knowledge exchange, including organising workshops, roundtables and networking events to build thought leadership.
- Conduct long-term horizon scanning to identify industry trends and new growth areas relevant to SIT's educational and research focus areas.
- Support business development efforts for key projects or centres related to SIT's strategic goals and initiatives.
- Collaborate with other divisions within SIT to develop new educational pathways and applied research areas while ensuring timely delivery and quality outcomes.
- Assist with any additional duties assigned by the Director of the Strategic Partnership Division and/or the Deputy President of the Industry & Community Group.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Food Science & Technology, or other related disciplines.
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience in strategic planning, business development, or a similar role, preferably within the sustainable food sectors or land transport.
- Ability to transverse and be conversant in various industry verticals.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritise tasks, and deliver timely results.
- Strong interpersonal skills to foster and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including industry leaders, government officials, and academic faculty.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and address issues proactively.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey complex information and ideas to diverse audiences.
- Collaborative approach to work, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Occasional international travel may be required.
