Head – Skills Development and Industry Partnership

Borr Drilling; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in advanced manufacturing is seeking a Head of Skills Development and Industry Partnership to drive strategic workforce development and forge industry linkages. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of Industry 4.0 technologies and experience in partnership development. Responsibilities include spearheading industry engagement, developing skills plans, and promoting lifelong learning in the manufacturing workforce.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Industry 4.0 environments.
• Managerial experience in a technical setting preferred.
• Strong foundation in advanced manufacturing technologies.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead industry engagement to identify critical skills needs.
• Cultivate high-impact partnerships with industry leaders.
• Drive validation of emerging technical skills with industry leaders.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Industry 4.0 knowledge

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Master’s or PhD in advanced manufacturing

Job description

The Head of Skills Development and Industry Partnership will play a leadership role in driving strategic workforce development and forging strong industry linkages within the advanced manufacturing sector. This role demands a visionary leader with deep domain knowledge of Industry 4.0 technologies, excellent stakeholder engagement capabilities, and a proven track record in industry development by identifying skills demand, guiding training solutions, and developing strategic partnerships across the ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Industry Development

• Spearhead industry engagement efforts to identify critical skills needs and catalyze workforce transformation opportunities within the advanced manufacturing ecosystem.
• Conduct in-depth market and trend analyses to identify global and local advancements in advanced manufacturing, translating insights into actionable workforce development strategies
• Develop and maintain a Sectoral Workforce Skills Plan and Upskilling Playbook, aligned with industry needs and national manufacturing objectives

2. Strategic Business Partnership Development

• Cultivate and manage high-impact partnerships with manufacturers, trade associations, industry leaders, and training providers to co-create training solutions
• Facilitate the design and implementation of bespoke training programmes that address enterprise-specific upskilling requirements
• Lead strategic initiatives to expand industry collaboration, drive adoption of high-quality training programmes, and support sustainable sectoral growth

3. Skills Development and Training Adoption

• Drive the development and validation of emerging technical skills and competencies in partnership with industry leaders and public agencies
• Provide thought leadership in the promotion, marketing, and industry adoption of training courses aligned to advanced manufacturing trends
• Champion initiatives that promote lifelong learning and skills agility across the manufacturing workforce

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related technical field. A Master’s or PhD in advanced manufacturing-related disciplines will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in Industry 4.0 and advanced manufacturing environments; managerial experience in a technical/ manufacturing setting preferred.
• Strong foundation in advanced manufacturing technologies, including digitalisation, automation, robotics, and smart factory systems.
• Demonstrated success in project management, stakeholder engagement, and partnership development, particularly within the manufacturing or training ecosystem.
• Analytical capability in market and technology intelligence, with experience in skills planning and talent strategy a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively across public and private sectors, and work across diverse cultural contexts.
• Passion for talent development and a strong commitment to Singapore’s manufacturing transformation agenda.