Executive Manager/Senior Manager (Manpower Development Department)

Public Service Division; Singapore; On-site; SGD 72,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Service Division in Singapore is seeking to strategize, develop and implement manpower development programmes for the construction sector. You will collaborate closely with industry players, TACs and government agencies to enhance business capabilities and drive workforce innovation.

The role focuses on rolling out a platform for skills assessment, testing, and upgrading of foreign workers, while refining standards to stay rigorous and relevant for industry transformation.

Qualifications

• Possess relevant tertiary qualification in Engineering, Business, or related disciplines.
• Experience in construction-related field or implementation of RPA/virtual tech imaging or test management systems is a plus.
• Fresh graduates welcome to apply.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the rollout of a manpower capability development platform including online skills assessment and test booking to enable firms to access foreign workers skills status.
• Build and strengthen skills testing capability in Singapore for new foreign worker entry and upgrading, refining assessment standards.
• Shape the next generation of trade skills competencies by contributing to future skills standards and assessment models.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Data analysis tools

Education

Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Business, or related disciplines

Job description

What the role is

Responsibilities
You will be part of a dynamic team to strategize, develop and implement manpower development programmes and schemes for construction sector. We work closely with industry stakeholders including firms, Trade Associations and Chambers (TACs), and other government agencies to enhance business capabilities and drive innovation in the industry.

What you will be working on

Your key responsibilities include the following:

a) Lead the rollout of a manpower capability development platform that includes online skills assessment, skills test booking system to enable firms to self-help and access their foreign workers skills status and upgrading records.

b) Build and strengthen skills testing capability in Singapore for new foreign worker entry and upgrading, including reviewing and refining assessment standards to ensure they remain rigorous and relevant.

c) Shape the next generation of trade skills competencies by contributing to the development of future skills standards and assessment models that keep pace with industry transformation.

What we are looking for

Requirements

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Business, or related disciplines.
• Candidates with work experience in (i) construction-related field; (ii) implementation of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) technology, virtual tech imaging tools like SMART glasses, or development of test management systems will have an added advantage.
• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and provide meaningful insights.
• Excellent communication skills with a strong command of spoken and written English.
• Good interpersonal skills – able to influence and persuade stakeholders and work well in a team.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to work independently.
• Proficient in data analysis and reporting tools.