Manager / Senior Manager, Policy Office (SPD)

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

Job summary

A government agency focusing on workforce development in Singapore is looking for a Manager/Senior Manager in the Policy Office to lead SkillsFuture projects and policy planning. Candidates should have strong project management skills and experience in policy planning, along with effective communication abilities. This position offers a 2-year contract with potential for extension.

Qualifications

• Strong quantitative skills and experience in policy and planning work.
• Ability to synthesize broad information with attention to detail.
• Resourcefulness and adaptability in managing changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, coordinate, and implement high-impact SkillsFuture projects.
• Plan and coordinate whole-of-government policies to advance the Jobs and Skills agenda.
• Advance SSG's international strategy by collaborating with overseas counterparts.

Skills

Project Management

Policy Planning

Stakeholder Engagement

Quantitative Skills

Effective Communication

Adaptability

Job description

SSG is a dynamic and forward-thinking organization dedicated to empowering individuals and shaping the future of Singapore's workforce. As a statutory board under the Ministry of Education, SSG leads the charge in driving the SkillsFuture movement, a national initiative that promotes lifelong learning and skills development. With a strong focus on innovation and collaboration, SSG works closely with employers, training providers, and individuals to create a vibrant ecosystem of learning and growth. By offering a wide range of initiatives, programs, and funding schemes, SSG enables individuals to unlock their full potential, acquire new competencies, and stay ahead in a rapidly changing job market.

Join the SPD team in SSG. We drive strategic coherence across the organisation, while sparking new forms of thinking and conceptualise new national and agency level policies to advance SSG’s mission in supporting the SkillsFuture movement. We also advance research aligned to the SSG strategic priorities to facilitate evidence-based policymaking, programme development and improvements to practice.

The Manager/Senior Manager in the Policy Office within the Strategic Planning Division is an individual contributor role responsible for driving high-impact SkillsFuture projects, coordinating whole-of-government policies, advancing international strategies, and conducting horizon scans on emerging trends. This role is essential in supporting Singapore's workforce skills development efforts and ensuring effective policy reviews. The position demands a strategic thinker who can synthesize information, engage stakeholders, and adapt to changing priorities.

Project Management & Implementation

• Conceptualize, coordinate, and implement high-impact SkillsFuture projects.
• Define project scope, implementation parameters, and desired outcomes.
• Track progress and evaluate results to ensure project success.

Policy Planning & Coordination:

• Plan and coordinate whole-of-government policies to advance the Jobs and Skills agenda.
• Conduct horizon scans on emerging trends in the CET landscape to support policy reviews.
• Perform secretariat duties for key meeting platforms.

International Strategy & Collaboration:

• Advance SSG's international strategy by collaborating with overseas counterparts.
• Benchmark Singapore's progress and learn best practices from international engagements.

Communication & Stakeholder Engagement:

• Synthesize information with attention to detail and substantiate findings using written and visual formats.
• Communicate clearly in both written and verbal forms.
• Engage various stakeholders and drive fruitful collaborations.

Adaptability & Resourcefulness:

• Multi-task effectively, balancing competing priorities under tight deadlines and ambiguity.
• Be resourceful and demonstrate a strong drive to get things done.
• Anticipate needs and make judgment calls within your sphere of responsibilities.
• Work agilely to support new projects or emerging needs.

What we are looking for

• Possess the required competencies to execute the job duties proficiently
• Manager: Up to 6 years of relevant work experience in policy 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 policy planning
• Strong quantitative skills and experience in policy and planning work
• Ability to synthesize broad information with attention to detail
• Effective communication skills in both written and verbal formats
• Proven ability to engage stakeholders and drive collaborations
• Resourcefulness and adaptability in managing changing priorities

Successful candidates will be offered a 2-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.