Manager/Senior Manager, Industry Engagement, Advanced Manufacturing (MCD)

WSG Workforce Singapore Agency; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

WSG Workforce Singapore Agency in Singapore is seeking a role focused on supporting the jobs and skills pillar across sectors under its purview. You will identify manpower challenges, engage with partners and drive strategic human capital solutions aligned with industry needs.

The role emphasizes project management, stakeholder engagement and ongoing programme monitoring to inform management decisions in a dynamic public service environment.

Qualifications

• Relevant work experience in industry engagement, account/project management and/or consultancy roles.
• Strong written and spoken communication skills.
• Understanding of government initiatives related to manpower interventions.
• Ability to synthesise opinions and data for decision making.
• Adept at stakeholder engagement and relationship building.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assess manpower challenges and skills needs, and diagnose gaps.
• Engage with strategic partners, employers and government agencies to promote programmes.
• Plan and monitor budgets, events, and programme progress; analyse industry information for decisions.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Strategic thinking

Negotiation

Public speaking

Data analysis

Communication

Entrepreneurial mindset

Job description

What the role is

You will play a key role in supporting the jobs and skills pillar for the sector(s) under your purview.

What you will be working on

This includes:

• Strategic Manpower Planning: Identify and assess key industry, manpower challenges and skills needs, manage strategic partners and engage companies to diagnose gaps and identify opportunities, recommend the design of appropriate strategic human capital solutions based on industry or companies’ business and manpower needs.
• Stakeholder Engagement and Management: Establish and maintain effective relationships with strategic partners and stakeholders, collaborate with industry stakeholders including government agencies, associations, tripartite partners, programme partners to develop and implement relevant manpower interventions to address industry manpower issues, consult with employers to promote adoption of WSG programmes and progressive human resource practices to address their manpower needs.
• Project Management: Plan and review budget requirements and ensure compliance to policies and processes, organise or support outreach and marketing events such as career events and industry engagements, track programmes’ progress and analyse industry related information to evaluate and make recommendations for management decision making.

What we are looking for

Requirements

• Requirements Relevant work experience in industry engagement, account/ project management and/or consultancy roles.
• Salary will commensurate with experience.
• Knowledge/Skills Good understanding of the Precision Engineering sub-sectors’ background, trends, manpower skills needs and business value chain.
• Good understanding of various government initiatives in relation to manpower interventions in the relevant industries would be advantageous.
• Strong written and spoken communication skills.
• Strong persuasive and negotiation skills.
• Adept in stakeholder engagement and relationship building.
• Ability to synthesise opinions and data for decision making and programme monitoring.
• Consulting skills would be an added advantage.
• Aptitudes/Abilities & Other Characteristics Passionate, dedicated and driven individual.
• Resilient and agile to problem-solve and respond in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Ability to multi-task and work with converging timelines.
• Confident and comfortable with public-speaking.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Comfortable with data compilation and analysis.
• Possess an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Innovative and comfortable in embracing digital and technological solutions.

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.

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

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.