Manager/Senior Manager, Programmes (TPPD)

Skills and Workforce Development Agency; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Skills and Workforce Development Agency (SWDA) in Singapore is seeking a policy planning professional to drive TP-related strategies and manage CET programme policy development. You will collaborate with the SWDA divisions, MOM, and MOE to ensure policies meet stakeholders' needs.

The role emphasizes strategy formulation, programme management, data analysis, and cross-agency collaboration to shape Singapore’s CET ecosystem.

Qualifications

• Analytical and systematic problem solving with strategic foresight to translate broad statements into policy.
• Strong communication and ability to present complex ideas to Senior Management.
• Experience engaging with multiple stakeholders across agencies and ministries.

Responsibilities

• Formulate, plan, and review policies and programmes with stakeholders.
• Conceptualise and implement strategies for policy execution and address challenges.
• Coordinate engagement sessions with internal divisions and external partners.
• Track progress, analyse data for reporting, and oversee budgets and system enhancements.
• Undertake additional duties to support strategic objectives.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Problem solving

Adaptability

Data-driven decision making

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:

You will be responsible for driving the adoption of TP-related policies and programmes, collaborating with other SWDA divisions, the Ministry of Manpower, and the Ministry of Education (MOE), and ensuring they meet the diverse needs of stakeholders.

• 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.

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.

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.