Head of Corporate Services - Public Sector

JonDavidson Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A corporate services leader in Singapore is seeking a seasoned executive to oversee the Corporate Services Division. This role involves setting strategic corporate goals, ensuring governance, and enhancing organizational capabilities through effective human resource management. The ideal candidate must have at least 15 years of corporate management experience, including a minimum of 5 years in a senior management role, with strong skills in communication and change management. Reach out to a representative for more information.

Qualifications

• At least 15 years of experience in corporate management and administration.
• Minimum 5 years in a senior management role.
• Proven track record in managing a department.
• Strong political acumen and decision-making ability.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Corporate Services Division and oversee strategic direction.
• Ensure good corporate governance and accountability.
• Implement HR management and development frameworks.
• Develop and institute sound financial policies.
• Drive effective corporate communications.

Skills

Corporate management

Strategic planning

Change management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Networking

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Job description

Reporting to the Chief Executive, you will be leading the Corporate Services Division (CSD) and play a pivotal role in overseeing and providing strategic direction for corporate affairs for the whole of the Stat Board, including budget and finance, risk management, procurement, strategy and transformation, human resources, organisational development, communications, office management, security, and information technology, in order to deliver on its mission to be a trusted partner by placing all the Stat Board officers at the heart of our services.

What you will be working on

Responsibilities:

• Working with senior management to set and implement effective corporate and strategic goals and directions for the Stat Board
• Directing the delivery of corporate services to the whole of the Stat Board
• Ensuring good corporate governance and accountability.
• Building organisational capability through institution and implementation of an effective human resources management and development framework
• Achieving organisational excellence and ensuring client centricity through performance measurement and development
• Instituting sound financial policies and effective budget planning and utilisation across the Stat Board
• Instituting and implementing business process reviews and re-engineering to achieve organisational excellence and the systematic collation of data and performance indicators
• Ensuring effective corporate communications with the media, internal and external stakeholders
• Leading the formulation and implementation of information technology policies and use of information technology to drive and support organisational excellence

Requirements:

• At least 15 years of experience in corporate management and administration, including at least 5 years in a senior management role
• A proven track record of managing a department (preferably in the delivery of corporate services) and change management
• Good political acumen
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make sound judgements and quick decisions based on sound reasoning across wide-ranging issues
• Strong communication and networking skills to maintain relationships with stakeholders
• Good people management and interpersonal skills to influence people and outcomes positively
• High self-motivation and effective multi-tasking abilities

If this role sparks your interest, feel free to reach out to Kevin Chong ([e-mail]) for more details.