Executive Manager/Senior Manager (Manpower Development Department)

sggovterp; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

sggovterp is seeking a capable professional to strategize, develop, and implement manpower development programmes for the construction sector. The role involves leading a platform rollout for online skills assessment and test booking, enabling firms to access workers’ upgrading records and status.

Responsibilities include strengthening Singapore’s skills testing capabilities for new entrants and upgrades, refining assessment standards, and contributing to future skills standards to keep pace

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Business, or related disciplines.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Engineering background

Business background

RPA

Test management

Data analysis

English communication

Teamwork

Education

Tertiary qualification

Tools

RPA tools

Data visualization tools

Job description

What the role is

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

• 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.