Manager/Senior Manager, Programmes (TPPD)

SSG SkillsFuture Singapore Agency; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) is seeking a strategic policy professional to join the Training Planning and Programmes Development Division. You will help formulate CET strategies, develop operational policies, and manage programmes with impact on the CET ecosystem.

You will coordinate with internal divisions and external agencies, analyse programme outcomes, prepare papers for senior management, and contribute to shaping Singapore’s workforce for the future.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience in operational policy planning and review work.
• Analytical and systematic problem-solving skills with strategic foresight.
• Ability to distil key issues from complex information and synthesise inputs.
• Adaptable in ambiguous, fast-moving environments.
• Effective written and verbal communication of complex ideas.
• Data-driven decision making and reporting.
• Collaborative with strong stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Formulate, plan, and review CET strategies, policies, and programmes with stakeholders.
• Coordinate engagement sessions with internal and external stakeholders.
• Track progress and outcomes, including data collection, reporting, and budgeting.
• Propose and implement data analysis and evaluation approaches to measure outcomes.
• Undertake other duties to support the division's strategic objectives.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Policy planning

Strategic foresight

Communication skills

Job description

What the role is

The Training Planning and Programmes Development Division (TPPD) is part of the Training Partners Group (TPG) within the Skills and Workforce Development Agency. As a key member of the Group's strategy unit, you will be at the forefront of conceptualising training partners (TPs)-related strategies, developing and managing operational policies and programmes with a high impact on the Continuing Education and Training (CET) ecosystem.

What you will be working on

Strategy Formulation and Programme Management

• Formulate, plan, and review strategies, operational policies, and programmes in consultation with relevant stakeholders
• Conceptualise and execute strategies for successful implementation of policies and programmes, identifying challenges and formulating measures to address them
• Communicate strategies and plans through drafting submissions and papers, or presentations to Senior Management.

Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration

• Coordinate discussions and engagement sessions with internal (e.g., other SWDA Divisions) and external stakeholders (e.g., other agencies and Ministries, training partners) to ensure seamless implementation and collaboration

Data analysis and Reporting

• Track progress and outcomes of policies and programmes, including data gathering and analysis for reporting, overseeing budgets, and developing system enhancements
• Propose and implement data analysis and evaluation approaches to measure outcomes and effectiveness of CET programmes

Additional Responsibilities

Undertake any other duties as assigned to support the division's strategic objectives and contribute to shaping the future of Singapore’s workforce

What we are looking for

• Possess the required competencies to execute the job duties proficiently
• At least 3-5 years’ experience in operational policy planning and review work
• Good analytical and systematic problem-solving skills, with strategic foresight to translate broad problem statements into specific policies and identify key issues of relevance
• Enjoy tackling challenges and solving complex issues, able to distil key issues from complex information and synthesise diverse and conflicting information to develop solutions, interventions, and frameworks
• Adaptable and comfortable with operating in an ambiguous, uncertain, and fast-moving environment
• Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and concisely in both written and verbal form
• Competent in using data for analysis and reporting to inform decision-making and strategic planning
• Performance-driven, outcome-oriented, and meticulous
• Enjoys collaborative work and adept at managing stakeholders

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.

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.