Assistant Project Manager

About This Role

Join HeritageSG (HSG) as an Assistant Project Manager and play a key role in delivering successful and meaningful heritage projects. You will support the planning and execution of exhibitions, festivals, heritage trails, gallery projects, and digital experiences, working closely with internal teams, clients, and partners to ensure projects are delivered smoothly, on time, and within budget. This role offers the opportunity to contribute across HeritageSG's diverse portfolio while developing expertise in heritage and cultural project management.

What You'll Do

Your primary focus will be supporting the delivery of HeritageSG's Business Development and Gallery Consultancy projects, coordinating activities across exhibitions and galleries, festivals and placemaking initiatives, heritage trails, digital interactives, archaeology, and publications. You will work closely with project leads and cross-functional teams to manage project timelines, coordinate stakeholders, oversee operational requirements, and ensure successful project implementation.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Coordination: Support the planning and execution of projects from initiation to completion, including scope development, scheduling, milestone tracking, and deliverables management.
• Team Coordination: Work with curators, conservators, designers, fabricators, AV teams, and digital specialists, and other project stakeholders to facilitate project delivery.
• Operational Management: Support logistics planning, installation activities, project documentation, and operational processes.
• Procurement & Contracts: Assist with procurement activities, quotations, contract administration, and vendor documentation in compliance with public sector requirements and organisational policies.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with clients, partners, community groups, donors, and other stakeholders to support project implementation and maintain positive working relationships. Coordinate meetings, prepare project updates, and facilitate effective communication among project stakeholders.
• Strategic Support: Contribute across HeritageSG's portfolio including publications, digital interactives, heritage trails, and educational programmes.
• Documentation & Reporting: Prepare project reports, budgets, and project documentation. Support project evaluation exercises and contribute recommendations for future improvements.

The Ideal Profile

• A degree in project management, arts management, architecture, design or a related field is required.
• 2 to 4 years of experience in project or events management in a museum, heritage, or cultural setting is preferred.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple timelines, budgets, and vendors.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills for preparing reports, briefs, and presentations.
• Stakeholder management skills with donors, clients, partners, vendors, and community groups are required.
• Knowledge of procurement, contract management, and risk frameworks in the public sector is an advantage.
• Experience in graphic design, visual communication or exhibition design is an advantage.

Why Join HeritageSG?

Be Part of Singapore's Creative Heritage Force As a subsidiary of the National Heritage Board under MCCY, HeritageSG stands at the forefront of cultural innovation. We're the creative minds transforming how heritage connects with contemporary audiences.

Shape the Future of Cultural Experiences Join a dynamic team that blends immersive storytelling with cutting-edge technology. From virtual reality installations to interactive displays, we're pioneering new ways to make heritage accessible and engaging across museums, festivals, and digital platforms.

Work Where Creativity Meets Impact At HeritageSG, every project matters. Whether you're curating exhibitions, coordinating festivals, or developing digital experiences, you'll contribute to thoughtfully curated experiences that bring heritage to life for millions. Our collaborative environment encourages creative thinking whilst maintaining the highest professional standards.

Grow Your Career in Cultural Innovation Be part of an organisation that values both tradition and innovation. You'll work alongside passionate professionals who are reshaping the cultural landscape, with opportunities to develop expertise across multiple disciplines – from traditional curation to emerging technologies.

Make Heritage Relevant for Tomorrow Join us in our mission to ensure heritage remains vibrant and meaningful for future generations. At HeritageSG, your work doesn't just preserve the past – it actively shapes how culture evolves and connects with contemporary society.