Manager/Executive Manager (Strategic Systems Planning Section)

National Environment Agency; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Environment Agency in Singapore is seeking a capable planner to join the Memorial Facilities Planning Division. You will contribute to operations planning to ensure after-death facilities are efficiently managed, including end-to-end procurement administration and market research.

You will lead procurement activities, develop project scopes, engage suppliers, and drive sustainability initiatives to meet GreenGov.SG targets.

Qualifications

• Experience in planning, procurement or project management.
• Familiarity with government procurement guidelines and processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, conceptualisation and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Formulate policies, operational strategies and plans for after-death facilities and services.
• Oversee projects to improve service delivery and readiness; conceptualise ideas and scopes.
• Plan and manage end-to-end procurement including requirements, tenders and awards per guidelines.
• Lead sustainability and resource management to achieve GreenGov.SG targets.
• Oversee systems development and digitalising services for efficiency.
• Perform other ad hoc duties as assigned.

Skills

Planning

Procurement

Project management

Systems development

Government procurement guidelines

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

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, systems development, sustainability functions as well as continuous improvement of services.

What you will be working on:

You will be responsible for the following:

• 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 sustainability and resource management initiatives to achieve GreenGov.SG targets.
• Oversee systems development and digitalising services to improve service delivery and achieve greater operational efficiency.
• Perform any other ad hoc duties assigned by supervisor.

What we are looking for:

Requirements:

• Experience in planning, procurement or project management is preferred.
• Familiarity with systems development, 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.
• Ability 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.

About National Environment Agency

The National Environment Agency (NEA) is the leading public organisation responsible for ensuring a clean and sustainable environment for Singapore. Its key roles are to improve and sustain a clean environment, promote sustainability and resource efficiency, maintain high public health standards, provide timely and reliable meteorological information, and encourage a vibrant hawker culture. NEA works closely with its partners and the community to develop and spearhead environmental and public health initiatives and programmes. It is committed to motivating every individual to care for the environment as a way of life, in order to build a liveable and sustainable Singapore for present and future generations. For more information, visit www.nea.gov.sg