Manager / Corporate Planning

SG Courts - Supreme Court, State Courts and Family Justice Courts; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A judicial organization in Singapore is seeking a Manager / Assistant Director for its Corporate Planning and Strategic Planning division. The candidate will play a pivotal role in overseeing strategic challenges, conducting research, and ensuring the effectiveness of judicial administration. This position requires up to 7 years of relevant experience, along with strong analytical, planning, and coordination skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and analytics software like Tableau is essential. The successful candidate will contribute to a dynamic team, committed to delivering an accessible and fair justice system.

Qualifications

• Up to 7 years of relevant work experience; fresh graduates are welcome.
• Ability to analyse and present complex data clearly and concisely.

Responsibilities

• Identify strategic challenges faced by the Family Justice Courts.
• Assist in providing strategic direction to achieve corporate objectives.
• Conduct research and planning for court policies and mentorship programmes.
• Compile and collate data using various data extraction and analytical software.
• Analyse and visualise data to identify opportunities and insights.

Skills

Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Data analytical software (Excel, Tableau)

Analytical skills

Interpersonal communication

Planning and coordination

Education

Degree in business/economics/statistics/data analytics/mathematics

Job description

What the role is:

A career in SG Courts will enable you to help us achieve the Judiciary’s vision of inspiring public trust and confidence in providing an effective and accessible justice system in an outward-facing, court user-centric Judiciary. We welcome you to join our team as: MANAGER / ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, CORPORATE PLANNING, STRATEGIC PLANNING AND RESEARCH DIVISION, FAMILY JUSTICE COURTS. We are looking for a committed and highly motivated individual to be part of the Strategic Planning and Research Division in the Family Justice Courts (FJC).

What you will be working on:

A central part of the effort to keep FJC at the forefront of the administration of justice is the building up of an effective strategic planning and innovation framework for judicial administration, court policy and planning as well as supporting the organisation’s planning of judicial guidance and mentorship programmes. The Manager / Assistant Director, Corporate Planning will be part of the team who will help to oversee and shape these efforts. The key responsibilities of the selected candidate are:

• Identifying short and long-term strategic challenges faced by FJC.
• Assisting in providing strategic direction to achieve FJC’s corporate objectives and long-term goals.
• Conducting research and planning strategies, court policies, judicial guidance and mentorship programmes to realise identified short and long-range strategic thrusts, policies and goals of the FJC.
• Compiling and collating data from both primary and secondary sources using various data extraction and analytical software.
• Analysing and visualising this data to identify opportunities, insights and anomalies to support policy and planning work.
• Coordinating, monitoring and evaluating the implementation of strategic plans.
• Planning events and programmes for FJC.
• Performing secretarial duties for meetings.
• Preparing policy papers to inform senior management on planning and policy issues.

Qualifications:

A degree in business/economics/statistics/data analytics/mathematics is preferred.

Experience:

Up to 7 years of relevant work experience. Candidates with no working experience are welcome to apply.

Attributes / Knowledge:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Good working knowledge of data analytical software, including but not limited to Excel and Tableau.
• Excel under pressure and think systematically.
• Exhibit confidence and energy, with the ability to facilitate discussions, encourage exploration of issues by others and deliver presentations.
• Sharp analytical skills and a bent for strategic and innovative thinking.
• Excellent writing skills with the ability to analyse and present complex data and arguments clearly, concisely and persuasively.
• Strong planning and coordination abilities to execute programmes and events.
• Well-organised with a keen eye for detail and committed to delivering high-quality work in a timely manner.
• Self-motivated individual with high level of emotional intelligence.
• Flexible and able to multi-task.
• Possess drive to excel and meet challenges.
• Good interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across all levels within the organization.
• Solutions-oriented with the ability to identify risks and opportunities.

Note:

The successful candidate will be appointed on a one-year probationary contract in the first instance. Only short-listed candidates be notified. Thank you for your interest in this position and in the Judiciary.

About SG Courts - Supreme Court, State Courts and Family Justice Courts

The Judiciary - comprising the Supreme Court, State Courts and Family Justice Courts - is one of the three constitutional pillars of government in Singapore. Known collectively as SG Courts, we are integrated to serve as one judiciary. As an organ of state, the Judiciary’s function is to independently administer justice. Headed by the Chief Justice, we are a forward-looking, innovative and trusted judiciary. Built on judicial professionalism and transparency, we maintain the highest standards of integrity in safeguarding our community. We pledge to ensure equal and continuous access to justice, and we are committed to deliver justice that is accessible, fair and impartial. The Judiciary strives to innovate and evolve to face challenges in an increasingly complex world. Hence, we are committed to our shared vision of “A trusted Judiciary. Ready for Tomorrow”.