Lead Associate /Senior Associate /Associate, Workforce Planning and Development

Ministry of Finance; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic professional to lead strategic career development initiatives within the public sector procurement community. This role involves curating learning experiences and managing digital transformation through the One Talent Gateway platform. The ideal candidate will drive innovative programs, foster stakeholder relationships, and enhance workforce development efforts. If you possess strong leadership skills and a passion for transforming public service procurement, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a collaborative and evolving environment.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years in talent development, HR, or related fields.
• Master's degree or professional certification in HR is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate structured job rotation programs across government agencies.
• Manage and improve the One Talent Gateway portal for procurement functions.
• Build and maintain relationships with HR teams and private sector partners.

Skills

Collaborative Leadership

Innovative Thinking

Communication Excellence

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR Management

Master's degree in HR or related field

Tools

One Talent Gateway platform

Job description

What the role is:

The Ministry of Finance's Government Procurement Function Office (GPFO) oversees government procurement policies, practices, systems, and workforce development. We are transforming whole-of-government (WOG) procurement into a strategic function that delivers value while maintaining high standards of public accountability. Our goal is to build a world-class procurement community that combines commercial acumen with operational excellence.

What you will be working on:

The role involves curating, implementing, and managing career development opportunities to enhance public sector procurement officers' professional growth through diverse learning experiences and strategic partnerships. The incumbent will drive digital transformation of career development via the One Talent Gateway platform and collaborate with various stakeholders across the WOG to support MOF’s leadership in workforce development for the Government Procurement function.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Strategic Programme Design & Management: Facilitate structured job rotation (SJR) programs across government agencies, ensuring alignment with officers' development needs and organizational goals. Develop and manage GIG project opportunities, short-term immersion programs (STIP), and talent attachment programs (TAP) with private sector partners. Monitor program effectiveness through data analytics and feedback, refining as needed.
2. Digital Platform Management: Manage and improve the One Talent Gateway portal for procurement functions, ensuring a seamless user experience. Curate and publish career opportunities, develop content on career pathways, and implement features to enhance transparency and accessibility. Track analytics for continuous improvement.
3. Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain relationships with HR teams and private sector partners. Collaborate with procurement leaders to develop growth opportunities, foster a vibrant procurement community, and provide data-driven insights on workforce development initiatives.

What we are looking for:

Key competencies include:

• Collaborative Leadership: Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build partnerships across stakeholders.
• Innovative Thinking: Passion for transformation in public service procurement with strategic vision.
• Communication Excellence: Outstanding written and verbal communication skills to influence stakeholders.
• Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to change.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in HR Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field.
• Master's degree or professional certification in HR, career development, or talent management is advantageous.

Experience:

• Senior Associate: 5-7 years in talent development, HR, or related fields.
• Associate: 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in the public sector, particularly in procurement, is highly desirable.