Deputy Director, TACs & Business Networks

Singapore Business Federation; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading business organization in Singapore seeks a strategic leader for their Trade Association Chambers & Business Networks team. This role is pivotal in shaping the TAC ecosystem through strategic partnerships and sector-wide initiatives. Responsibilities include curating multi-year engagement strategies, leading collaboration across teams, and overseeing programme management. Candidates should possess strategic acumen, strong analytical skills, and experience in stakeholder engagement. This role offers the chance to drive transformation in Singapore's business ecosystem.

Qualifications

• Experience in ecosystem development or public-private partnerships.
• Ability to influence and align cross-functional teams.
• Proven analytical skills to interpret engagement data.

Responsibilities

• Curate multi-year engagement strategies for the TAC ecosystem.
• Drive collaboration among internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Oversee programme planning, budgeting, and performance tracking.

Skills

Strategic acumen

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical mindset

Education

Experience in enterprise development

Familiarity with government funding schemes

Job description

As a key leader in the TACs (Trade Association Chambers) & Business Networks team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping Singapore’s business ecosystem, curating multi‑year engagement strategies, coordinating cross‑functional efforts, and driving sector‑wide transformation.

You will lead initiatives to strengthen Singapore’s TAC ecosystem by forging strategic partnerships, building sector‑wide capabilities, and driving transformation through flagship programmes such as the Digitalisation of TACs Programme, TAC Leadership Visits, SBF‑SID Leadership Programme for TAC Councils, TAC Advanced Programme for Exceptional Leaders, and TAC Aspiring Leaders Programme to uplift governance, leadership, and operational excellence across the sector.

In addition to leading TAC‑focused initiatives, you will work closely across One WDD to identify collaboration opportunities that amplify impact. This includes co‑developing quick‑win pilots on capability development and driving the cross‑selling of G2B programmes by leveraging TACs as effective conduits and channel partners. Your role will be instrumental in aligning efforts across teams, ensuring that TACs are not only beneficiaries but also active enablers of enterprise transformation and outreach.

You will also support the One Workforce Development Division (WDD) Planning functions, including strategic planning for divisional workplans, performance and KPIs monitoring, and business insights. You will ensure programme‑level alignment with SBF2030 priorities and contribute to cross‑team integration across WDD portfolios. You will co‑develop and deliver quick‑win pilots and flagship programmes with the SBF Business Institute (SBI), including governance, trade, and leadership modules. You bring a driven, high‑energy mindset, are articulate, and possess the ability to conceptualise and unpack complex ideas into practical programme design. You have experience in business development, with the ability to translate engagement insights into strategic recommendations and support fundraising efforts for SBF business networks. Familiarity with government funding schemes for business and workforce grants and TACs will be essential to shaping relevant and impactful initiatives.

Responsibilities

Strategic Ecosystem Development

• Curate and implement multi‑year engagement strategies that strengthen Singapore’s TAC ecosystem and reinforce SBF’s leadership in shaping enterprise transformation through strategic partnerships and sector‑wide initiatives.
• Lead cross‑functional collaboration across internal teams and external stakeholders to align priorities, unlock shared wins for TACs and reinforce SBF’s role as a strategic convenor and trusted partner in advancing enterprise transformation through the TAC network.

Sector Leadership

• Drive the strategic coherence and interconnectivity of flagship programmes to ensure these initiatives are complementary and responsive to TACs’ evolving needs.
• Champion capability development initiatives including toolkits, learning journeys and peer‑driven solutions that strengthen leadership agility, digital readiness and collaborative problem‑solving across the TAC ecosystem.
• Operationalise TAC Transformation Map workstreams and support TAC Alliance 2.0 Working Groups and Secretariat functions.
• Manage Digitalisation of TACs (Digi‑TAC) Programme onboarding and project delivery, ensuring KPIs are met and digitalisation outcomes are tracked.
• Contribute to LEAD Advisory Panel proposals and discussions to shape sector transformation priorities.
• Assist in planning and logistics for TAC Summit 2026, including workshop and MOU execution.
• Develop and maintain TAC dashboards and analytics tools to track engagement, performance, and business insights.

Cross‑Team Collaboration

• Work closely across One WDD to identify collaboration opportunities that amplify impact.
• Co‑develop quick‑win pilots with the SBF Business Institute on capability development and drive cross‑selling of G2B programmes through TACs as effective channel partners.

One WDD Strategic Planning, Programme Management & Strategic Reporting

• Support divisional strategic planning, workplan development, and performance monitoring, ensuring alignment with SBF2030 and WDD‑wide priorities.
• Develop and maintain TAC dashboards, KYC profiling, and business insights to inform programme design and policy alignment.
• Oversee programme planning, budgeting, and performance tracking to ensure delivery excellence and financial sustainability.
• Translate programme data and engagement insights into actionable recommendations that inform strategic decisions, KYC profiling, shape future programme design, and strengthen SBF’s positioning with TACs and stakeholders.

Requirements

• Strategic acumen with experience in ecosystem development, stakeholder engagement, or public‑private partnerships ideally within enterprise development, trade associations or government‑linked organisations.
• Strong systems thinking to oversee programme interconnectivity and ensure initiatives are complementary, relevant, and responsive to TACs’ evolving needs.
• Proven ability to influence and align cross‑functional teams, driving collaborative wins and positioning the organisation as a trusted convenor and strategic partner.
• Experience in programme oversight, including planning, budgeting, and performance tracking, with the ability to translate insights into actionable recommendations that shape future strategy.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret engagement data and programme outcomes to inform decision‑making and strengthen organisational positioning.
• Agility and resourcefulness in navigating complex stakeholder environments and driving initiatives that deliver public good and enterprise impact.