Manager, Budget & Establishment Management (RPD) (1-Year temporary contract)

SKILLSFUTURE SINGAPORE AGENCY; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A statutory board for workforce development is seeking a professional to join its Resource Planning and Development team. This role involves budget management, stakeholder engagement, and strategic resource allocation to support the SkillsFuture initiatives in Singapore. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical and communication skills, as well as proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.

Qualifications

• Strong strategic, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Good understanding of budget planning concepts.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning and allocation of budgets for funding sources.
• Assist in the evaluation of budget requests from programme partners.
• Manage interactions with internal and external stakeholders on budgetary matters.

Skills

Strategic planning

Analytical skills

Budget management

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

SSG is a dynamic and forward-thinking organization dedicated to empowering individuals and shaping the future of Singapore's workforce. As a statutory board under the Ministry of Education, SSG leads the charge in driving the SkillsFuture movement, a national initiative that promotes lifelong learning and skills development. With a strong focus on innovation and collaboration, SSG works closely with employers, training providers, and individuals to create a vibrant ecosystem of learning and growth. By offering a wide range of initiatives, programs, and funding schemes, SSG enables individuals to unlock their full potential, acquire new competencies, and stay ahead in a rapidly changing job market.

Join the RPD team in SSG that provides guidance on the strategic direction of SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG). Specifically, RPD is responsible for the effective planning of resources and oversees budget and manpower management to achieve agency's goals:

• Funding Policy Formulation: Formulate corporate-level funding policies and funding parameters to support SkillsFuture Initiatives and SSG’s objectives;

• Budget Evaluation and Management: Evaluate budget requests from programme partners and oversee the allocation and management of SSG’s budget;

• Manpower Establishment Planning: Secure and optimise manpower resources to implement SSG’s programmes and agency’s operations;

• Whole-of-Government (WOG) CET Grants Management: Lead the management of WOG CET grants and strengthen CET grants governance for WOG and SSG.

What you will be working on

This role is part of a team responsible to secure, prioritise and allocate financial resources to ensure that SSG’s overall strategies and objectives are achieved in the most efficient and effective manner.

Strategic Resource Allocation
• Support the planning, preparing, securing and allocation of budgets for various funding sources
• Assist in the annual budget exercise and mid-year budget reviews
o Gather and analyse the organisation’s training data
o Prepare and refine the organisation’s budget forecast
o Prepare annual budget proposals with macro-analysis of the organisation’s budget requirements
o Review and implement budget planning tools and processes
• Assist in the review of the organisation’s multi-year budget

Stakeholder Engagement & Policy Development
• Liaise and manage interactions with internal and external stakeholders on budgetary matters
• Develop and lead in the review of policies related to budget management
• Demonstrate a holistic appreciation and detailed understanding of key issues pertaining to budget planning and budgetary policies

What we are looking for

• Possess the required competencies to execute the job duties proficiently
• Strong strategic, analytical, and critical thinking skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with individuals and teams internally and externally
• Effective written and oral communication skills, including presentation skills
• Good understanding of budget planning concepts
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, with strong skills in numerical calculation and statistical analysis

Candidates are encouraged to sign up for a Careers & Skills Passport (CSP) account and include your CSP public profile in your resume. Please check out www.myskillsfuture.gov.sg for details on the CSP.