The role provides executive leadership for a Singapore-based startup specializing in technology-enhanced education support services. This position blends strategic planning, operational management, education innovation, and partnership development. Leveraging extensive experience across new materials, state-owned enterprises, information technology, smart-city solutions, and international education, the Director will establish scalable operations, lead market expansion, and build sustainable growth in the EdTech and education services sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the company’s long-term strategic plan and annual operating roadmap.

• Build a scalable, technology-enabled business model for education support services.

• Establish corporate structure, internal systems, and operational processes aligned with early-stage growth and future expansion.

• Identify new market opportunities across Singapore and the ASEAN region.

• Oversee design and implementation of AI-enabled learning tools, digital platforms, and student support systems.

• Lead R&D initiatives to strengthen the company’s EdTech solutions and competitive advantage.

• Ensure all solutions comply with Singapore’s education and data governance regulations.

• Build operational frameworks, standardized workflows, and performance management systems.

• Recruit and lead cross-functional teams across product, operations, marketing, and educational delivery.

• Lead strategic collaboration with schools, training providers, government bodies, technology partners, and industry associations.

• Drive market expansion leveraging previous success in provincial and national AI education initiatives.

• Develop and manage international cooperation programs and global education resource integration.

• Establish cross-border learning pathways and international student support initiatives.

• Research and adapt global education trends to the Singapore context.

Requirements 

• Min. 10 to 15 years experience in large scale IT Project and security management in the Education and/or Government sector 

• Experience working with government agencies, state-owned enterprises, and cross-border partners

• Background in Engineering Management, strong ability to build teams, systems, and scalable operations from the ground up

• Proven track record in education technology, digital transformation, or related fields

• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and cross-cultural collaboration skills

Must be fully fluent in Mandarin (spoken and written).

The role requires frequent communication with China-based partners, stakeholders, and internal teams. Ability to draft business documents, strategic reports, and partnership proposals in Mandarin is essential.