Manager for Strategic and Operations Planning

Private Advertiser; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser in Singapore seeks a Manager for Strategic and Operations Planning to translate strategic priorities into actionable plans, evaluate growth opportunities, and lead cross-functional initiatives that enhance performance, service quality, and future readiness in the early childhood education sector.

The role requires 4–6 years of relevant experience, a strong foundation in strategic management, and a solid understanding of ECDA regulations and Singapore’s education landscape.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a recognised university in business, policy, or related fields.
• 4–6 years of relevant experience in strategic or operational planning, transformation, or policy.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects or coordinating stakeholders.
• Experience in education, early childhood, public or social services is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic and operational planning, execution, and performance monitoring.
• Analyse sector trends, policies, demographics, technology, risks, and competitor activities.
• Plan, evaluate and operationalise new centres, including location feasibility, capacity, resources, timelines, and readiness.
• Develop initiatives to enhance effectiveness, competitiveness, and sustainability.
• Identify growth opportunities, partnerships, and new business models.
• Drive innovation to improve efficiency, stakeholder experience, and educational outcomes.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver priorities.

Skills

Strategic planning

Operational planning

Cross-functional leadership

Data analytics

Budgeting & financial planning

Policy & regulations knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related discipline

Job description

Job Summary

The Manager for Strategic and Operations Planning supports the organisation’s long-term growth, sustainability, and operational readiness within Singapore’s evolving early childhood education sector.

Working closely with senior management, the Manager translates strategic priorities into actionable plans, evaluates growth and new-centre opportunities, monitors sector developments, and leads cross-functional initiatives that enhance organisational performance, service quality, and future readiness.

Main Roles & Responsibilities

• Lead strategic and operational planning, execution, and performance monitoring.
• Analyse sector trends, policies, demographics, technology, risks, and competitor activities.
• Plan, evaluate and operationalise new centres, including location feasibility, capacity, resources, timelines, and operational readiness.
• Develop initiatives that enhance organisational effectiveness, competitiveness, and sustainability.
• Identify growth opportunities, service improvements, partnerships, and new business models.
• Drive innovation to improve operational efficiency, stakeholder experience, and educational outcomes.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver organisational priorities.

Skills & Knowledge

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Strategic Management, Economics, Public Policy, Education, Finance, Management, or a related discipline from a recognised university.
• Four to six years of relevant experience in strategic or operational planning, organisational transformation, management consulting, policy, or a related field, with some experience leading cross-functional projects or coordinating stakeholders.
• Experience in the education, early childhood, public, or social service sector is preferred.
• Proven ability to develop and implement organisation-wide plans that deliver measurable outcomes.
• Knowledge of:
• ECDA regulations, policies, licensing requirements, and strategic direction.
• Singapore’s early childhood education landscape and emerging trends.
• Strategic planning frameworks and performance management systems.
• Financial planning, budgeting and business-case development.
• Data analytics, market intelligence, and evidence-based decision-making.