Assistant Manager / Manager, Corporate Resource Management, CMD

Ministry of Manpower; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ministry of Manpower in Singapore is seeking a dynamic individual to join their team in providing support across various departments. The role involves leading administrative functions, implementing key initiatives, and advising teams on corporate systems. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical and project management skills, and a proven ability to work independently while adapting to fast-paced environments.

Applicants with 1-3 years of experience are preferred, but fresh graduates are also welcome. The ministry is committed to fostering an inclusive environment, encouraging persons with disabilities to apply.

Qualifications

• At least 1-3 years of relevant work experience.
• Strong analytical power and project management skills.
• Experience in IT project management is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead administrative functions in corporate services operations.
• Champion corporate administrative operations to delight stakeholders.
• Drive the implementation of key initiatives and projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Job description

What the role is

You will be part of a dynamic and highly-driven team providing advisories and support to all departments across the Ministry. You will have the opportunity to work on a range of corporate administrative functions and projects to drive improvements in operational efficiency and effectiveness for our governance, systems and processes.

What you will be working on

• Lead the assigned administrative functions, which could include work areas such as corporate services operations, asset and inventory management, pass management, mail management, and records management.
• Champion the various corporate administrative operations to ensure they are carried out effectively and efficiently to delight the stakeholders.
• Drive and the implementation of key initiatives and IT/automation/other projects.
• Guide and provide advisory and strong support to departments and teams to navigate the corporate systems where applicable.
• Implement and review the corporate administration policies, processes and systems.
• Review, re-imagine and digitalise work processes and systems with use of AI.

What we are looking for

• At least 1‑3 years of relevant work experience.
• Candidates with no prior working experience are welcome to apply.
• Strong analytical power, project management and problem‑solving skills.
• A team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, who is also capable of working independently.
• Some experience in IT project management, including gathering user requirements, stakeholders’ engagement and conducting user acceptance testing for corporate systems would be advantageous.
• Good business acumen and possess the vision to connect the dots.
• Highly driven with a strong sense of urgency and ready to strive for improvement.
• Great adaptability and able to multi‑task and work under pressure to meet tight timelines.
• PWDs are welcome to apply.