Manager (Development)

MINDEF; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

MINDEF in Singapore is seeking a talent development professional to shape SAF's development landscape. You will oversee developmental frameworks, administer courses, and source growth opportunities for SAF talents across all tiers.

You will chart roadmaps, nominate candidates, coordinate with stakeholders, and ensure alignment of priorities while managing a portfolio of over 50 courses and more than 1,200 talents.

Qualifications

• Education in HR Development, Talent Management or a related field.
• Experience in talent management, training and development programme administration, or course coordination preferred.
• Strong stakeholder management, with excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities within tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Chart talent development roadmaps and assess developmental needs across different talent tiers.
• Source and evaluate suitable developmental opportunities.
• Nominate suitable candidates for developmental programmes.
• Manage the full cycle of course administration, including ad-hoc nominations for foreign training opportunities.
• Develop and review talent development frameworks, making sound recommendations on course subscriptions and nominations to senior leadership.
• Coordinate with a wide range of stakeholders to ensure alignment on developmental priorities.
• Challenges- Navigating the long-term and evolving nature of talent development, requiring the ability to see the broader developmental picture and understand how individual courses fit within the overarching roadmap- Managing nominations across more than 50 courses and over 1,200 talents, whilst balancing tight deadlines and the administrative demands of a complex, multi-stakeholder environment

Skills

Stakeholder management

Project management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Prioritisation under deadlines

Education

HR Development / Talent Management degree

Job description

What the role is:

You will play a key role in shaping the talent development landscape of the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF), overseeing developmental frameworks, course administration, and the sourcing of suitable growth opportunities for SAF talents across all tiers.

What you will be working on:

• Chart talent developmental roadmaps and assess developmental needs across different talent tiers
• Source and evaluate suitable developmental opportunities
• Nominate suitable candidates for developmental programmes
• Manage the full cycle of course administration, including ad-hoc nominations for foreign training opportunities
• Develop and review talent development frameworks, making sound recommendations on course subscriptions and nominations to senior leadership
• Coordinate with a wide range of stakeholders to ensure alignment on developmental priorities
• Challenges- Navigating the long-term and evolving nature of talent development, requiring the ability to see the broader developmental picture and understand how individual courses fit within the overarching roadmap- Managing nominations across more than 50 courses and over 1,200 talents, whilst balancing tight deadlines and the administrative demands of a complex, multi-stakeholder environment

What we are looking for:

• Education in Human Resource Development, Talent Management or a related field
• Prior relevant experience in talent management, training and development programme administration, or course coordination is preferred
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage effectively across all levels
• Excellent project management and organisational skills
• Sharp analytical and strategic thinking capabilities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented approach to documentation and reporting
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities within tight deadlines(Applicants with no experience may apply.)

Appointment will be commensurate with your experience.Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

About MINDEF

The mission of MINDEF and the Singapore Armed Forces is to enhance Singapore's peace and security through deterrence and diplomacy, and should these fail, to secure a swift and decisive victory over the aggressor.The Defence Executive Officer (DXO) scheme is the non-uniformed career scheme of MINDEF that offers myriad opportunities in various job functions, such as corporate communications, cyber security, data analytics and visualisation, defence policy, finance, HR, psychology, and more. Embodying the same level of commitment towards defence, DXOs work together with their military counterparts to contribute to MINDEF/SAF’s mission and ensure Singapore's security and stability. United by this common cause, our lines of defence complement each other to secure the prosperity and progress of our nation.