Manager, HR Ecosystem Development and Partnerships (CEDD) New Skills and Workforce Development Agency | Marketing/Business Development Fixed Terms Closing on 15 Oct 2026

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

Job summary

Skills and Workforce Development Agency (SWDA) is seeking a collaborative professional to strengthen the HR ecosystem by building partnerships across government agencies, industry bodies and training providers. You will identify shared workforce needs, co-create initiatives and deliver programmes that improve HR practices and outcomes.

You will report to the Team Lead in the CES Ecosystem Development Division, overseeing end-to-end partnerships, governance, risk management and performance

Qualifications

• Strong stakeholder engagement, partnership development and relationship management.
• Experience in HR or workforce development initiatives is preferred.
• Ability to translate ecosystem needs into practical initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies to strengthen the HR ecosystem and advance workforce and HR capability priorities.
• Build and manage trusted relationships with government agencies, HR professional organisations, industry bodies, union and training providers.
• Engage partners to identify emerging needs, ecosystem gaps and opportunities for collaboration.
• Co-create and deliver initiatives, programmes and platforms that improve HR capabilities, practices and access to resources.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Partnership development

Program management

Contract management

Governance

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

What the role is:

Skills and Workforce Development Agency (SWDA) is committed to building a quality Career and Employment Services (CES) ecosystem that supports individuals in navigating their career journeys, and equips employers to build capabilities in workforce development.

As part of the CES Ecosystem Development Division under the CESG Group, we view HR as a strategic workforce development partner of employers and aim to develop capabilities and uplift the strategic value of HR to employers.

We are seeking a driven and collaborative individual with strong stakeholder engagement and analytical skills to join our team. Under this role, you will be responsible for strengthening the HR ecosystem by building purposeful partnerships across government agencies, HR professional organisations, industry bodies, union and training providers. You will identify shared workforce and HR capability needs, bring partners together, and co-create initiatives that improve HR practices and outcomes. Through effective stakeholder engagement and programme delivery, you will help grow a connected, responsive and sustainable ecosystem that supports HR transformation.

What you will be working on:

You will be reporting to the Team Lead and be part of a team responsible to perform industry development and partnership engagement work for the HR ecosystem, including to:

• • Develop and implement strategies to strengthen the HR ecosystem and advance workforce and HR capability priorities;
• • Build and manage trusted relationships with government agencies, HR professional organisations, industry bodies, union and training providers;
• • Engage partners to identify emerging needs, ecosystem gaps and opportunities for collaboration;
• • Co-create and deliver initiatives, programmes and platforms that improve HR capabilities, practices and access to relevant resources and solutions;
• • Manage partnerships and projects end to end, including stakeholder engagement, proposal development, contract agreements, implementation, risk management and issue resolution;
• • Monitor partnership health and programme outcomes, gather market intelligence and use evidence to refine approaches and scale effective collaborations; and
• • Represent the organisation at relevant engagements and work across internal teams to advance sector-wide HR transformation.

What we are looking for:

Candidates Requirement:

Skills / Knowledge

• • Strong stakeholder engagement, partnership development and relationship management skills.
• • Ability to understand ecosystem needs, identify collaboration opportunities and translate them into practical initiatives.
• • Good knowledge of HR, workforce development or sector development issues and trends.
• • Strong facilitation, negotiation, written communication and presentation skills.
• • Sound project and programme management capabilities, including planning, contract management, governance, risk management and outcome tracking.
• • Analytical and strategic thinking, with the ability to synthesise insights and make evidence-based recommendations.

Experience / Personal Traits

• • Collaborative and outcomes-oriented, with the initiative to work independently in a dynamic and fast paced environment.
• • Comfortable navigating ambiguity, managing multiple priorities and adapting plans as needs evolve.
• • Strong interpersonal judgement, curiosity and a genuine interest in developing the HR ecosystem.
• • Able to manage partnerships, including contract agreements, performance management and evaluation.
• • Experience in the public sector, industry development or cross-sector collaboration would be an advantage, including:
• • Relevant experience in partnerships, stakeholder engagement, ecosystem development, programme management, HR or workforce development;
• • Demonstrated ability to work with diverse stakeholders and build alignment across different interests; and
• • Proven partnership and account management capability, including contract and performance management, monitoring and evaluation of outcomes, and governance.

Professional Certifications/ Qualifications

Relevant professional certifications in HR, or project management would be advantageous but are not essential.

• Successful candidates will be offered a contract in the first instance and may be considered for an extension or be placed on a permanent tenure.

About Skills and Workforce Development Agency

The Skills and Workforce Development Agency (SWDA), a statutory board under the Ministry of Manpower (MOM), drives lifelong learning and workforce development to enable Singaporeans to take charge of their careers, learn for life, access good jobs, and grow in fulfilling careers. We enable employers to build a skilled, future-ready workforce, design quality jobs, and adopt skills recognition practices. Together with our partners, we build a trusted, high-quality, industry-relevant, and innovative ecosystem that meets the evolving workforce needs of both businesses and workers.Guided by our vision of a Singapore where everyone can grow in fulfilling careers, we live our promise of Building Skills, Growing Careers by nurturing lifelong learning, strengthening employability and enabling career growth for all, including our own officers, through a continuous learning culture and a supportive, flexible, inclusive working environment that foster innovation, collaboration, and well-being.So, join us to be part of a dynamic team driving the national SkillsFuture movement and building a strong Singaporean core. Together, we create opportunities, transform lives, and shape the future of work.