Manager, Corporate Planning & Organisational Development

A*STAR Research; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A*STAR Research is seeking a Manager for Corporate Planning & Organisational Development to lead strategic planning and drive talent initiatives across the SSAM and S&A domains. You will translate priorities into actionable plans, design workforce development programmes, and collaborate with leadership to enhance sustainability and impact.

You will establish development frameworks, oversee IDP processes, and foster a high-performing, engaged organisation through governance, reporting, and

Qualifications

• Proven ability to design and implement workforce development strategies.
• Experience in developing career pathways and talent development programmes.
• Strong capability in governance, performance management and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Support strategic planning and organisational effectiveness across SSAM and S&A.
• Develop management reports, dashboards, and planning materials for reviews.
• Drive workforce planning, succession planning, and talent development initiatives.
• Lead stakeholder engagement and cross-functional workshops to align priorities.
• Monitor workforce trends and recommend interventions to improve organisational performance.

Skills

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Change management

Data analytics

Project management

Facilitation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, HR, Organizational Development, Engineering, or related

Job description

Overview

The Manager, Corporate Planning & Organisational Development supports strategic planning, organisational effectiveness, workforce development, and talent initiatives across the A*STAR Smart & Sustainable Advanced Manufacturing (SSAM) Key Sector and SIMTech & ARTC (S&A).

Working closely with leadership and stakeholders, the role drives strategic planning, strengthens organisational performance, develops future-ready talent, and fosters a high-performing and engaged organisation. The incumbent will translate organisational priorities into actionable plans, build workforce and talent capabilities, and support initiatives that enhance organisational sustainability and impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning & Organisational Effectiveness
• Support the development and execution of strategic plans, priorities, and growth initiatives for SSAM and S&A.
• Conduct strategic analyses, environmental scanning, benchmarking, and business case development to support leadership decision-making.
• Develop management reports, dashboards, presentations, and planning materials to facilitate organisational reviews and strategic discussions.
• Support governance, performance management, and continuous improvement efforts to strengthen organisational effectiveness, alignment, and execution.
• Workforce, Talent & Capability Development
• Design and implement workforce development strategies, including capability mapping, workforce planning, and succession planning.
• Establish technical career pathways and development frameworks to strengthen specialist and leadership capabilities.
• Drive Individual Development Planning (IDP) and oversee staff development initiatives to align organisational needs with employee growth.
• Develop and implement talent development programmes for high-potential staff, including mentoring, leadership development, and stretch assignments.
• Employee Engagement & Stakeholder Collaboration
• Develop initiatives that strengthen employee engagement, organisational culture, and retention of key talent.
• Partner leadership to monitor workforce trends, talent risks, and engagement indicators, and recommend appropriate interventions.
• Facilitate workshops, retreats, and cross-functional engagement sessions to drive alignment and collaboration.
• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to support organisational, workforce, and strategic development objectives.

Education

• Degree in Business, Human Resource Management, Organisational Psychology, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related discipline.
• Professional certification or advanced training in organisational development, change management, project management, or related fields is advantageous.

Experience

• 5-10 years of experience in corporate planning, organisational development, workforce planning, talent management, business transformation, or programme management.
• Experience supporting strategic planning, organisational change, workforce development, or transformation initiatives.
• Strong stakeholder management, facilitation, and project management capabilities.
• Experience in R&D, technology, manufacturing, public sector, or innovation environments is advantageous.

Competencies

• Strategic planning and organisational development
• Workforce planning and talent management
• Change management and continuous improvement
• Stakeholder engagement and facilitation
• Data analysis and management reporting
• Strong communication, influencing, and project management skills