Lead, Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA)
Core
Oversees the planning, coordination, and delivery of the Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA), managing programmes, budgets, and operational requirements to support artistic development and audience engagement.
Role type
Senior IC Festival Lead / Producing Manager
Builds
Festival programmes, productions, commissions, and related initiatives (e.g., NEXT Stage, Festival Associates)
Domain
Cultural sector / Performing arts festivals
Required skills
Festival planning and delivery, budget management, stakeholder management, programme development, commissioning, team supervision, cross-departmental coordination
Preferred skills
Knowledge of local and international performing arts landscape, experience with public sector stakeholders, ability to balance artistic and financial considerations
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Oversee SIFA programming team and provide direction on programme quality and feasibility; Guide discussions on programme proposals and implementation plans; Lead cross-department planning and coordination; Support planning of Festival initiatives beyond the core period; Oversee Festival budget planning and expenditure monitoring; Manage funding discussions and reporting requirements; Develop relationships with artists, partners, and sponsors; Provide supervision and mentorship to producing staff.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
