Manager/Senior Manager, Corporate Planning (CPD) [1 Year]

SSG SkillsFuture Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

SkillsFuture Singapore seeks a proactive Senior Manager to lead corporate planning, performance management and international engagement across SWDA's programmes. You will drive strategy, monitor outcomes and coordinate Board activities to ensure governance and execution align with national priorities.

The role requires strong writing and stakeholder management skills, plus the ability to synthesize complex information into clear recommendations in a dynamic public-sector environment.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with the capacity to translate complex information into actionable recommendations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for engaging senior stakeholders, Boards and partners.
• Proven ability to navigate ambiguity and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in corporate planning, performance management, data analytics and/or international engagement is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage SWDA's corporate planning cycle and develop SWDA's corporate workplan.
• Conceptualize, track and report key performance metrics and outcomes.
• Facilitate and represent SWDA in international engagements to build partnerships and knowledge exchange.
• Coordinate key Board activities and governance requirements.
• Shape and drive corporate strategy in line with national and Ministry priorities.
• Lead the corporate planning cycle, translating goals into organisational plans and outcomes.
• Drive internal communications to build understanding, alignment, and ownership of SWDA's direction.
• Strengthen corporate planning processes to enhance agility, effectiveness and impact.
• Design and oversee enterprise-wide theories of change and performance indicators.
• Provide data-driven insights and a consolidated view of organisational performance for senior leaders.
• Monitor progress against priorities and communicate impact.
• Develop international engagement strategy and manage forums (e.g., ASEAN).
• Identify opportunities for international cooperation and knowledge exchange.
• Conduct horizon scanning to identify trends and opportunities for SWDA.
• Manage international visits and diplomacy-related coordination with government bodies.
• Provide secretariat support for leadership and governance platforms including Board meetings.
• Ensure effective Board governance, appointments, induction, remuneration and reviews.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Written communication

Verbal communication

Stakeholder management

Adaptability

Data analytics

Corporate planning

International engagement

Job description

What the role is

Join the CPD team in SWDA. We drive SWDA’s corporate strategy and governance, track the organisation’s performance outcomes and facilitate international and bilateral engagements to advance SWDA’s strategic priorities.

What you will be working on

• Managing SWDA’s corporate planning cycle and developing SWDA’s corporate workplan
• Conceptualizing, tracking and reporting key performance metrics and outcomes
• Facilitating and/or representing SWDA in international engagements to build strategic partnerships and foster knowledge exchange
• Managing and coordinating key Board activities and requirements

We are looking for a proactive, driven and results-oriented individual with strong writing, presentation and stakeholder management skills. The candidate should also be meticulous and capable of synthesizing complex information into clear recommendations, and adept at managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. The Senior Manager will be expected to handle work of greater complexity and manage additional projects.

Corporate Planning

• Shape and drive SWDA’s corporate strategy in support of national and Ministry priorities.
• Lead SWDA’s corporate planning cycle, translating long-term goals into coherent organisational plans and outcomes.
• Facilitate senior management retreats and drive internal communications to build organisational understanding, alignment, and ownership of SWDA’s strategic direction.
• Continuously strengthen corporate planning frameworks and processes to enhance organisational agility, effectiveness and impact.

Performance Management

• Drive SWDA’s corporate performance architecture through the design and oversight of enterprise-wide theories of change, and development and tracking of performance indicators.
• Report on data-driven insights and provide a consolidated view of organisational performance to support senior management decision-making and strategic reviews.
• Monitor and evaluate progress against corporate priorities and communicate organisational performance and impact.

International Relations

• Develop and manage SWDA’s international and regional engagement strategy, fostering strategic partnerships and representation at key forums (e.g., ASEAN).
• Identify and advance opportunities for international cooperation, knowledge exchange and stakeholder engagement to support SWDA’s strategic priorities.
• Conduct horizon scanning and environmental analysis to identify emerging trends, best practices, and opportunities relevant to SWDA’s work.
• Manage international engagements and visits, including coordination with government agencies on diplomacy and protocol matters.

Leadership and Governance Platforms

• Steward and provide secretariat support for key leadership and governance platforms, including Board and Senior Management meetings to support robust decision-making and execution.
• Ensure effective Board governance, including Board appointments, induction, remuneration and reviews to ensure compliance with public sector governance frameworks.

What we are looking for

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesise and communicate complex information into clear and actionable recommendations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage, influence and collaborate effectively with senior stakeholders including senior management, Board members, Ministries and external partners.
• Proven ability to navigate ambiguity and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience in corporate planning, performance management, data analytics and/ or international engagement would be advantageous.

Manager

• Up to 6 years of relevant work experience in corporate planning. Those with no relevant experience but have been involved in relevant projects or short stints in similar areas / functions can apply.

Senior Manager

• At least 6 years of relevant work experience in corporate planning. Successful candidates will be offered a 1-year contract in the first instance and may be considered for an extension or be placed on a permanent tenure.

Candidates are encouraged to sign up for a Careers & Skills Passport (CSP) account and include your CSP public profile in your resume. Please check out www.myskillsfuture.gov.sg for details on the CSP. http://jobs.careers.gov.sg

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