Strategic Planning Manager
Roles and Responsibilities
● Develop and implement the organisation's long-term strategic plans in alignment with business objectives.
● Identify new business opportunities, emerging markets, and growth potential locally and internationally.
● Develop strategic partnerships with corporate clients, government agencies, industry associations, and community organisations.
● Establish and manage collaborations with local trainers, consultants, and industry professionals.
● Identify, recruit, and manage overseas education agents and strategic partners for international student recruitment.
● Develop and expand overseas business ventures and international market opportunities.
● Conduct market research and feasibility studies to identify new business opportunities and industry trends.
● Propose new training programmes and qualifications based on market demand and future industry needs.
● Develop business proposals, partnership agreements, and Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs).
● Build and maintain strong relationships with local and international stakeholders.
● Research and recommend suitable overseas exhibitions, education fairs, and business networking events.
● Represent the organisation in local and international business meetings, conferences, and strategic engagements.
● Develop strategies to increase international student enrolment through strategic partnerships.
● Work closely with the Sales & Marketing Department to support business expansion initiatives.
● Collaborate with the Academic Team to identify new programme opportunities and market trends.
● Identify funding opportunities, grants, and industry collaboration projects.
● Evaluate the commercial viability of new business initiatives and strategic investments.
● Monitor competitor activities, industry developments, and education market trends.
● Prepare strategic planning reports, business analysis, and market intelligence reports for Management.
● Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of strategic initiatives and partnership performance.
● Coordinate cross-functional projects to ensure successful implementation of business strategies.
● Develop annual business development roadmaps and organisational growth plans.
● Recommend process improvements and innovative initiatives to strengthen the organisation's competitive advantage.
● Conduct internal strategic planning workshops and support organisational change management initiatives.
Minimum Qualification
● Degree in Business Administration, Strategic Management, Marketing, International Business, or a related discipline.
● Minimum 3 years of experience in strategic planning, business development, partnership management, or corporate planning.
● Experience in the education, training, or private education sector is preferred.
● Proven experience in developing local and international business partnerships.
● Experience working with overseas education agents and international recruitment channels is an advantage.
● Strong business development, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
● Excellent analytical, research, and strategic planning abilities.
● Strong presentation, communication, and report-writing skills.
Competency Required :
● Degree in Business Administration, Strategic Management, Marketing, International Business, or a related discipline.
● Minimum 3 years of experience in strategic planning, business development, partnership management, or corporate planning.
● Experience in the education, training, or private education sector is preferred.
● Proven experience in developing local and international business partnerships.
● Experience working with overseas education agents and international recruitment channels is an advantage.
● Strong business development, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
● Excellent analytical, research, and strategic planning abilities.
● Strong presentation, communication, and report-writing skills.
● Ability to manage multiple projects and cross-functional collaborations.