Manager/Senior Manager, Curriculum Development & Training (WSD) Skills and Workforce Development Agency | Social and Community Development Fixed Terms Closing on 02 Nov 2026

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

Job summary

The Skills and Workforce Development Agency in Singapore seeks a Senior Manager to lead curriculum development and community-building on CareersIgnite, empowering career professionals. You will design curricula, integrate AI and modern methodologies, and develop micro-learning content to support capability growth.

You will also build professional communities, manage multiple projects, and facilitate engaging training across online, hybrid, and in-person formats, anchoring learner outcomes with

Qualifications

• Design and implement learning programmes with measurable outcomes.
• Experience building online communities or digital engagement initiatives.
• Adult learning expertise evidenced by formal qualifications such as DACE/DDDLP or ACTA/ACLP.
• Ability to integrate modern learning technologies into curricula.

Responsibilities

• Lead curriculum development and innovation to align with industry trends.
• Build and grow Communities of Practice and manage CareersIgnite content.
• Oversee multiple end-to-end projects with scope, time and budget control.
• Deliver engaging training across online, hybrid, and in-person formats.

Skills

Curriculum design

Community engagement

Project management

Training & facilitation

Adult learning

Communication

Research & analytics

Proactiveness

Education

DACE/DDDLP, ACTA/ACLP

Tools

AI tools for learning

Job description

What the role is:

Join Us in Shaping the Future of Career Development

We are seeking a dynamic Senior Manager to drive innovative curriculum development while building thriving professional communities through our CareersIgnite digital platform. This role combines curriculum expertise with community engagement to empower career professionals in today's evolving landscape.

What you will be working on:

Curriculum Development and Innovation

• Design and review training curriculum that aligns with organisational objectives and emerging industry trends.
• Integrate modern technology including AI and innovative methodologies into curricula to create engaging e-learning environments and enhance learner outcomes.
• Develop micro-learning and digital content to support internal capability development and upskilling initiatives.
• Design metrics and assessment tools to evaluate training effectiveness and recommend improvements.
• Research and develop engaging content, instructional materials, and learning activities.
• Ensure curricula meet regulatory standards and institutional policies.

Community Building and Content Creation

• Build professional communities through the CareersIgnite platform, driving engagement and facilitating peer-to-peer knowledge sharing.
• Develop community engagement strategies to foster connections among career development professionals.
• Research and curate digital content that supports community learning and professional development.
• Maintain organised digital repositories for easy access and regular updates.

Project Management

• Manage multiple end-to-end projects within scope, time, and budget constraints.
• Coordinate resource and stakeholders to effectively ensure successful delivery.
• Track project timelines, milestones and deliverables while proactively identifying and resolving challenges.

Training Delivery and Facilitation

• Facilitate interactive learning experiences across online, hybrid, and in-person formats using innovative teaching tools and technologies.
• Apply adult learning principles and adapt delivery style to diverse learning preferences and group dynamics.
• Evaluate training effectiveness through participant feedback and performance assessments while staying current with industry practices.

What we are looking for:

Key Competencies

• Curriculum and content creation: Proven ability to design comprehensive training curricula and integrate technology and AI tools into content.
• Community engagement: Experience managing digital platforms and building online communities with strong networking capabilities.
• Project management: Strong project management skills with ability to handle multiple concurrent initiatives.
• Training and facilitation: Deep understanding of adult learning principles with adaptability across delivery modes.
• Industry knowledge and research: Strong understanding of career development landscape and workforce trends with research capabilities.
• Communication skills: Excellent written and verbal communication with ability to engage across organisational levels and cross-functional teams.
• Critical thinking abilities: Strong problem-solving abilities to analyse industry practices and identify innovative solutions.
• Proactive and self-motivated: Initiative-taking abilities in fast-paced environments.

Essential Requirements

• Demonstrated success in designing and implementing effective learning programmes, with evidence of measurable learner outcomes and engagement.
• Proven track record in building and managing online communities or digital engagement initiatives.
• Adult learning expertise evidenced through formal qualifications (such as DACE/DDDLP, ACTA/ACLP) or equivalent demonstrated competency in facilitating adult learning programmes.
• Ability to design comprehensive training curricula that effectively integrate modern learning technologies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in career development facilitation, psychology, counselling, or coaching.
• Knowledge of AI applications in learning and development.

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 fosters 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.