Manager, Learning Development

Government Technology Agency (GovTech); Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

GovTech's Learning Development/Learning Excellence team at SSI supports continuing education and training for Singapore's social service sector by developing professional capabilities, maintaining training quality and strengthening workforce readiness.

As a Manager, you will translate sector capability needs into learner-centric solutions, apply adult learning principles and contribute to digital and AI-enabled approaches while upholding governance and quality.

Qualifications

• Experience applying adult learning principles to curriculum design.
• Strong ability to analyse capability needs and translate into learning outcomes.
• Proven ability to lead projects and coordinate cross-functional contributors.
• Experience with digital learning, governance and quality standards is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyse capability needs and translate competency and practice requirements into learning outcomes, assessments and activities.
• Design and enhance curricula, learning pathways and capability interventions using adult learning principles and appropriate delivery approaches.
• Lead assigned course portfolios, projects or workstreams from planning through implementation and evaluation.
• Review learning data and stakeholder feedback to recommend improvements to programme relevance, quality and learning transfer.
• Pilot suitable digital and AI-enabled learning solutions in accordance with governance and quality requirements.
• Coordinate the engagement and deployment of Adult Educators for assigned programmes, and support quality reviews and professional development initiatives.
• Work with agencies, subject matter experts, Adult Educators and training partners to identify needs and co-develop capability solutions.
• Participate in relevant projects, committees and cross-sector initiatives, contributing SSI's professional perspective and following through on agreed actions.

Skills

Thinking clearly

Stakeholder engagement

Innovative mindset

Adult learning principles

Education

ACLP or DDDLP certification

Job description

What the role is

The Learning Development/Learning Excellence (LD/LE) team at SSI supports continuing education and training for Singapore's social service sector by developing professional capabilities, maintaining training quality and working with stakeholders to strengthen workforce readiness. As a Manager, you will translate sector capability needs and competency requirements into learner-centric solutions. You will apply adult learning principles, contribute to digital and AI-enabled approaches, support quality standards and work with partners to strengthen professional practice and learning outcomes.

What you will be working on

• Analyse capability needs and translate competency and practice requirements into learning outcomes, assessments and activities.
• Design and enhance curricula, learning pathways and capability interventions using adult learning principles and appropriate delivery approaches.
• Lead assigned course portfolios, projects or workstreams from planning through implementation and evaluation.
• Review learning data and stakeholder feedback to recommend improvements to programme relevance, quality and learning transfer.
• Pilot suitable digital and AI-enabled learning solutions in accordance with governance and quality requirements.
• Coordinate the engagement and deployment of Adult Educators for assigned programmes, and support quality reviews and professional development initiatives.
• Work with agencies, subject matter experts, Adult Educators and training partners to identify needs and co-develop capability solutions.
• Participate in relevant projects, committees and cross-sector initiatives, contributing SSI's professional perspective and following through on agreed actions.

What we are looking for

Personal Competencies:

• Thinking Clearly and Making Sound Judgements
• Working Effectively with Citizens and Stakeholders
• Improving and Innovating Continuously
• Social Service Sector Knowledge

Curriculum Design and Development Skills Required:

• Sector awareness, systems thinking and sound judgement, with the ability to analyse issues and elevate material concerns appropriately.
• Strong planning and delivery discipline, with the ability to coordinate concurrent workstreams and follow through reliably.
• A learner-centric and improvement-oriented mindset, grounded in adult learning, curriculum design and evaluation practice.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to coordinate contributors and work effectively with Adult Educators and partners.
• Digital and AI literacy, with sound judgement in governance, quality and responsible use.

Experience:

• Three to five years of relevant experience in learning and capability development, curriculum or instructional design, adult learning or related fields.
• Demonstrated ability to lead assigned projects or workstreams, coordinate cross-functional contributors and engage diverse stakeholders; formal supervisory experience is not required.
• ACLP, DDDLP or equivalent experience are preferred; experience in digital learning, project management, evaluation or AI-related fields are advantageous.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

About the Singapore Public Service

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.

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