Manager (Development)

MINDEF; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental defense agency in Singapore seeks a talent development manager to oversee and implement strategies for developing future leaders within the Singapore Armed Forces. The role requires strong stakeholder management, project management skills, and experience in HR development. Candidates may apply even without prior experience, with appointments tailored to experience level.

Qualifications

• Background in HR development or talent management required.
• Experience in training and development programme administration.
• Familiarity with public service or military structure advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop the development strategy for SAF talents.
• Oversee the implementation of development strategy.
• Manage the nomination of talents for various courses.

Skills

HR development

Stakeholder management

Project management

Analytical skills

Decision-making

Communication skills

Job description

What the role is:

You manage talent development within the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF), encompassing comprehensive oversight of talent development frameworks and course administration.

What you will be working on:

- Develop the development strategy for SAF talents to ensure a sustainable pipeline of talents who are ready to take on leadership appointments in the future- Oversee the implementation of the development strategy through further developing and implementing a developmental roadmap for over 1,200 talents within the SAF- Manage the nomination of talents for over 50 courses each year both within and outside the SAF- Manage the administration of the courses for the talents, including their funding requirements- Coordinate with whole-of-government for select projects to groom high potential talents within the SAF for higher-level appointmentsChallenge(s)- Managing amorphous long-term development issues- Aligning courses with broader developmental roadmap- Coordinating with diverse stakeholder groups- Ensuring future-focused development approaches

What we are looking for:

- Background in HR development or talent management- Experience in training and development programme administration- Familiarity with public service or military organisational structure is advantageous- Strong stakeholder management abilities, particularly in dealing with senior leadership and multiple government agencies- Excellent project management skills- Sharp analytical and strategic thinking skills- Good decision-making capabilities- Strong communication skills- Ability to work under pressure and manage tight deadlines- Detail-oriented approach for handling course administration and documentation(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.