Programme manager (Robotics Competition)

At Developing Innovative Youth (DIY), we inspire the next generation of innovators as the official partner and organizer of the FIRST® LEGO® League (FLL) in Singapore. We equip students aged 4 to 16 with essential STEAM, robotics, and problem-solving skills through hands-on learning and world-class robotics competitions.

We are seeking a dynamic, passionate Programme Manager to lead, scale, and deliver the annual FIRST® LEGO® League Singapore competition across all divisions (Discover, Explore, and Challenge).

• Annual Event & Tournament Management: Plan, manage, and execute the annual national FIRST® LEGO® League competition in Singapore. Oversee venue sourcing, event logistics, judge recruitment, referee management, volunteer coordination, and schedule execution.
• Growth & Outreach: Actively drive growth in team participation across Singapore schools (MOE schools, international schools, private learning hubs, and community teams).
• Competition Information & Game Play Guidance: Serve as the subject matter expert on seasonal game rules, field setup, robot performance criteria, and innovation project guidelines. Ensure clear interpretation and dissemination of official FIRST® guidelines to all participating teams and coaches.
• Stakeholder Communications: Lead all official communications, including coach briefings, team information kits, parent communications, rules updates, and post-event reporting.
• Supporting Programmes & Training: Develop and roll out preparatory bootcamps, teacher/coach training workshops, mentor sessions, and scrimmage events to empower teams and elevate their competition performance throughout the season.
• Partnerships & Sponsorships: Engage with educational bodies, corporate sponsors, and community partners to enhance the scope and impact of the national competition.

• Experience: 3+ years in educational programme management, large-scale event management, youth STEAM initiatives, or robotics competition coordination.
• FLL & Robotics Knowledge: Direct experience with FIRST® LEGO® League, LEGO® Education platforms (SPIKE Prime/Essential), or similar robotics competitions is strongly preferred.
• Communication & Public Speaking: Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting to large audiences, leading coach workshops, and communicating with school administrators.
• Project & Event Logistics Skills: Exceptional organizational abilities, sharp attention to detail, and a proven track record of managing multi-stakeholder events under tight timelines.
• Attributes: High energy, passion for youth STEAM education, highly adaptable, and a strong problem-solver.

• Position Type: Full-Time
• Location: Singapore
• Remuneration: Competitive Salary (commensurate with experience)