Manager/Executive Manager (Resource Planning Section)

NEA National Environment Agency; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

GovTech in Singapore is seeking a capable planner to contribute to the Memorial Facilities Planning Division. You will help shape policies, oversee procurement, and manage budgets for government after-death facilities, ensuring efficient operations and readiness.

Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders will be crucial. The role requires strong communication, analytical thinking, and the ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced public-service environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in planning, procurement or policy work.
• Familiarity with budget management and government procurement guidelines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, conceptualisation and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders.
• Able to deal with complexity and ambiguity.
• Self-driven and always ready to strive for improvement.

Responsibilities

• Formulate policies, operational strategies and plans to enhance after-death facilities and services.
• Oversee projects and initiatives to improve service delivery and operational readiness.
• Plan and manage end-to-end procurement activities, including tender documents and evaluation.
• Lead emergency response efforts for after-death operations and readiness exercises.
• Oversee budget planning, tracking and utilisation, and conduct variance analyses.
• Manage land and building assets and records in accordance with guidelines.

Skills

Policy planning

Procurement management

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Self-driven

Job description

What the role is

You will be part of the Memorial Facilities Planning Division, which oversees the planning of after-death facilities and services in Singapore. You will contribute to operations planning efforts to ensure that the Government after-death facilities are efficiently managed and operated. The team undertakes end-to-end procurement administration including conceptualisation and market research, crisis planning, securing and monitoring of budget, as well as continuous improvement of services.

What you will be working on

• Formulate policies, operational strategies and plans to enhance after-death facilities and services.
• Oversee projects and initiatives to improve service delivery and operational readiness, including conceptualising new ideas, developing project scopes, conducting market research, and engaging the industry to understand the supplier landscape.
• Plan and manage end-to-end procurement activities, including the drafting of requirements and tender documents, calling, evaluation and award of tenders and quotations, while ensuring compliance with Government Procurement guidelines.
• Lead and coordinate emergency response efforts for after-death operations, including conducting readiness exercises and ensuring operational preparedness.
• Oversee budget planning, tracking and utilisation, and conduct variance analyses to ensure expenditure aligns with approved allocation.
• Manage land and building assets, including evaluation and assessment of temporary occupation licences and records management in accordance with guidelines Perform any other ad hoc duties assigned by supervisor.

What we are looking for

• Experience in planning, procurement or policy work is preferred.
• Familiarity with budget management, government procurement guidelines and processes would be an advantage.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, conceptualisation and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable to work in a fast-paced environment that would require the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders at the same time.
• Able to deal with complexity and ambiguity.
• Self-driven and always ready to strive for improvement.
• Good interpersonal skills and enjoy working with both internal and external stakeholders.

The Singapore Public Service plays a key role in the economic growth, progress and stability of Singapore by formulating and implementing government policies, as well as providing key public services. Whether you are a fresh graduate joining the workforce or an experienced professional, the Singapore Public Service offers a great variety of job opportunities for you. The work in the Public Service can be broadly categorised into the following sectors: Economic, Social, Security & External Relations, and Administration & Corporate Development. Be part of the team that shapes the future of Singapore.