The National Arts Council seeks Project Managers to join its Visual Arts Department to oversee project management for SAW's exhibitions and programmes. This role sits within the "Programming and Partnerships" division under SAW and involves managing projects, partnerships, and commissions related to the festival.
National Arts Council
Manager/Senior Manager, SAW Programme & Partnerships
Fixed Terms
Closing on 02 Apr 2026What the role is
What you will be working on
Project Management:
- Oversee financial management and accountability for SAW's supported projects, partnerships, and commissions
- Manage project timelines, deliverables, and budget disbursements to ensure successful delivery of SAW 2026 initiatives
- Monitor project progress and implement solutions to keep all deliverables on schedule
Stakeholder Relations:
- Build and maintain strong relationships with diverse stakeholders through effective communication and proactive problem-solving
- Coordinate with event management vendors, government agencies, and partners to secure necessary licences and approvals
- Collaborate with marketing and communications teams to support promotional activities
Operations Management:
- Oversee project setup and teardown logistics in coordination with vendors and stakeholders
- Manage contract negotiations, procurement processes, and vendor relationships
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and operational standards
What we are looking for
- Strong knowledge of the visual arts sector with at least 5 years of experience in arts festivals and large-scale platforms and related events.
- Proven stakeholder coordination abilities across diverse industries with excellent communication skills
- Demonstrated project management, problem-solving, and organisational capabilities
- Ability to work independently on multiple concurrent projects whilst adapting quickly in dynamic environments
- Experience with administrative processes, procurement, and financial management
- Detail-oriented, collaborative team player who works effectively under pressure
Prior government or public sector experience highly desirable
About your application process
This job is closing on 02 Apr 2026.
If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and apply for other roles within National Arts Council or the wider Public Service.
About National Arts Council
The National Arts Council champions the arts in Singapore. By nurturing creative excellence and supporting broad audience engagement, our diverse and distinctive arts inspire our people, connect communities and profile Singapore internationally. We preserve our rich, cultural traditions as we cultivate accomplished artists and vibrant companies for the future. As a statutory board in the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth, our support for the arts is comprehensive – from grants and partnerships to industry facilitation and arts housing. The Council welcomes greater private and corporate giving to and through the arts so that together we can make the arts an integral part of everyone’s lives.
At NAC, we have a team of creative and dynamic staff who share this common vision.
If you have a strong passion for the arts, we welcome you to join us for a challenging and fulfilling career.
Learn more about National Arts Council