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

Ministry of Finance (Singapore); Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ministry of Finance (Singapore) seeks a proactive professional to lead leadership and talent development for the Government Procurement Function. You will shape policies, design development programs, and drive workforce engagement with internal and external stakeholders to strengthen government procurement capabilities.

You will foster cross-agency learning experiences, manage talent initiatives, and provide governance and reporting to senior leadership to ensure a future-ready procurement

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in workforce planning, leadership and talent development, human resources.
• Experience engaging diverse stakeholders and aligning development initiatives with agency needs.
• Experience designing leadership development programs is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of central policies to elevate leadership and workforce excellence across the Government Procurement function.
• Partner with HR and agencies to design talent strategies, leadership rotations, succession planning, and talent engagement initiatives.
• Collaborate with external partners to co-create attachment opportunities and support career mobility within government procurement.
• Provide data-driven insights and reporting to monitor the effectiveness of workforce development efforts.

Skills

Collaborative spirit

Transformative mindset

Communication

Adaptability

Job description

What The Role Is

The Government Procurement Function Office (GPFO) at the Ministry of Finance (MOF) leads procurement transformation and enhances the capabilities of public service procurement officers. Our mission is to develop policies, drive innovations through technology and process improvements, foster a Whole-of-Government (WOG) ecosystem for optimal resource utilization, and build workforce capabilities that enable Government agencies to buy effectively to achieve agencies' mission and objectives while ensuring good governance.

What The Role Is

The Government Procurement Function Office (GPFO) at the Ministry of Finance (MOF) leads procurement transformation and enhances the capabilities of public service procurement officers. Our mission is to develop policies, drive innovations through technology and process improvements, foster a Whole-of-Government (WOG) ecosystem for optimal resource utilization, and build workforce capabilities that enable Government agencies to buy effectively to achieve agencies' mission and objectives while ensuring good governance.

What You Will Be Working On

We are seeking a proactive and passionate individual to lead the development and implementation of central policies that elevate leadership and workforce excellence across the Government Procurement function. This pivotal role will shape talent strategies, design leadership development programs, and drive workforce engagement initiatives in collaboration with both internal and external stakeholders to build a future-ready procurement workforce and strengthen capabilities across government.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership and Talent Development

• Drive the implementation of leadership and talent development strategies for the Government Procurement function, including leadership rotations, succession planning, and talent engagement initiatives to build a strong leadership pipeline across agencies.
• Serve as the secretariat for the Joint Finance and Procurement Talent Development Committee and act as the primary liaison with HR counterparts across agencies to coordinate and implement talent initiatives effectively.

Career Development and Mobility

• Partner with government agencies to design and facilitate cross-agency learning experiences such as Structured Job Rotations (SJR), GIG Projects, Short-Term Immersion Programmes (STIP), and Private Sector Attachment Programmes.
• Leverage the One Talent Gateway (OTG) portal to promote transparency and accessibility of career opportunities within the Procurement community. Curate and develop engaging content to help officers better understand various career pathways and growth opportunities.

Stakeholder Engagement and Strategic Partnerships

• Maintain strong engagement with HR teams across agencies through regular consultations to align development initiatives with agency needs.
• Collaborate with private sector and industry partners to co-create impactful attachment opportunities and assess their effectiveness and value.
• Work closely with procurement leaders to design developmental initiatives that promote continuous learning and career growth within the procurement workforce.
• Foster a vibrant and connected procurement community through networking events and community-building activities.
• Provide data-driven insights and performance reporting to senior management to track the effectiveness and outcomes of workforce development efforts.

What We Are Looking For

What We Look For:

• Collaborative Spirit: Strong interpersonal skills to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders and foster productive partnerships.
• Transformative Mindset: Passion for driving transformation in public service procurement
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities, and embrace change.
• Experience: 3-5 years of relevant experience in workforce planning, leadership and talent development, human resources, or a related field.