Manager/Senior Manager, Industry Engagement (Retail) [TLD]

WORKFORCE SINGAPORE AGENCY; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Singapore is seeking candidates for a role focused on strategic manpower planning and stakeholder management. The position includes engaging with various stakeholders to address manpower needs and implementing programs to support workforce transformation. Training is provided for fresh graduates, and skills in communication and project management are essential.

Qualifications

• Fresh graduates are welcome as training will be provided on the job.
• Awareness of government efforts relating to manpower or human capital interventions would be advantageous.
• Experience in industry engagement and project management is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assess key industry, manpower challenges and skills needs.
• Engage strategic accounts to diagnose gaps and identify opportunities.
• Plan and review budget requirements and ensure compliance with policies.

Skills

Communication Skills

Networking Skills

Problem-Solving Capabilities

Job description

Strategic Manpower Planning

• Identify and assess key industry, manpower challenges and skills needs
• Engage strategic accounts and engage companies to diagnose gaps and identify opportunities
• Recommend the design of appropriate strategic human capital solutions based on industry or enterprises’ business and manpower needs
• Support the industry’s transformation, particularly referencing Jobs Transformation Map (JTM) and Industry Transformation Map.

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
• Develop deep understanding of employers' hiring demands and recommend suitable manpower solutions to meet their needs
• Coordinate with employers on the hiring outcome and monitor closely on the sector hiring demand

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
• Support programme reporting through KPI monitoring, budget forecasting, and coordinate stakeholder meetings to ensure smooth implementation of industry engagement initiatives

Requirements

• Fresh graduates are welcome as training will be provided on the job

Knowledge/Skills

• Awareness of government efforts relating to manpower, workforce or human capital interventions would be advantageous
• Strong communications skills and able to interpret and explain government objectives to stakeholders and enterprises.
• Experience in industry engagement, account/ project management and/or consultancy roles is a bonus
• Strong networking skills and stakeholder management capabilities
• Good project management skills with ability to manage multiple stakeholders or priorities

Abilities/Aptitudes:

• Detail-oriented and a strong strategic thinker
• Able to innovate and possess strong problem-solving capabilities
• Proactive in identifying areas for improvement and recommending solutions
• Able to work well both independently and in teams
• Highly adaptable and receptive to ambiguity and changes

All applicants will be notified on whether they are shortlisted or not within 4 weeks of the closing date of this job posting.