Snr Mgr, Performing Arts (Special Projects) - Contract until 30 Dec 2029

You will work with the Head of Department (Performing Arts) and Team Lead (Special Projects) to:

• Assess grant applications to provide robust recommendations that are aligned with the grant schemes’ criteria, funding guidelines, and NAC’s strategic priorities with a focus on Multiculturalism in Arts;

• Review grant applications to detect inconsistencies/fraud and ensure compliance with policies and procedures;

• Communicate with grant applicants/recipients to ensure clear understanding of requirements and deliverables, providing relevant and timely advice or support where necessary;

• Follow up on awarded grants to ensure projects are on track for completion and perform grants closure processes to verify deliverable achievement and programme compliance;

• Provide feedback and recommendations to department grants coordinator to inform policy and process improvements;

• Conduct regular meetings and check-ins with primary stakeholders including Major Company and project grant recipients, arts groups, artists, key opinion leaders (KOLs), etc;

• Lead stakeholder engagement with major grant applicants/recipients, providing strategic guidance and support;

• Conduct strategic analysis of local and international trends to inform policy and programme design;

• Provide thought leadership on industry trends and strategic priorities for the performing arts sector, especially towards Multiculturalism in Arts;

• Assist in driving policy development and process improvements through strategic analysis and recommendations;

• Where required, represent NAC at high-level industry events and strategic networking platforms;

• Where assigned, undertake cross-department and/or cross-agency (e.g. STB, SportSG, NHB, MCCY) projects to achieve NAC’s/WOG’s strategic priorities;

• Attend performances regularly, engage with stakeholders at networking sessions, and proactively manage stakeholders if issues arise;

• Provide senior secretariat support and strategic input to President Challenge's Multiculturalism Panel; and

• Mentor and guide junior team members in their professional development.

• Good degree with at least 4 to 6 years of relevant working experience, including some leadership experience.

• Comprehensive knowledge of arts genres with deep understanding of local and international arts ecosystems.

• Strong ability in grants administration, policy development, and strategic programme management.

• Strong knowledge of internationalisation strategies and global arts sector dynamics.

• Proven ability to lead research initiatives and strategic analysis of sector trends and opportunities.

• Advanced data interpretation skills for strategic decision-making and policy development.

• Effective interpersonal and communication skills for senior stakeholder management.

• Strategic thinking ability with proven track record of driving organisational change and respond to the evolving needs of the arts ecosystem.

• Meticulous and organised, with a process-oriented working style and adept at project management; focusing on delivering impactful outcomes.

• Networking experience within arts communities and cultural institutions will be a bonus.

Functional competencies required by this role

• Claims Administration

• Governance & Risk Management

• Communication Skills

• Partnership Management

• Resource Management

• Review of Grant Applications with the View to Detect Inconsistences/Fraud

• Sector/Industry Programme Development and Management

• Conceptualisation and Design

• Project Execution

• Programme Implementation Review and Evaluation

• Project Timeline Management