Manager / Senior Manager – School Cockpit Administration Centre (SCAC)

Ministry of Education, Singapore (MOE); Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ministry of Education, Singapore (MOE) is seeking a Manager/Senior Manager for the School Cockpit Administration Centre (SCAC) in the Schools Division. You will lead the evolution of the student management system and related applications, collaborating with schools, MOE HQ divisions, and external vendors to drive excellence in educational administration.

The role focuses on data-driven decision making, system security, and the integration of AI to modernise administrative workflows across the

Qualifications

• Demonstrated data-driven mindset for school administration decisions.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with internal teams and external vendors.
• Experience or familiarity with agile development practices is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead management and evolution of the student management system and related applications.
• Collaborate with MOE HQ divisions, schools, and vendors to ensure system security and compliance.
• Lead integration of AI and emerging technologies to modernise administrative workflows.
• Provide data-driven insights to support decision-making for educational administration.
• Develop and deliver training resources for system users and schools.

Skills

Data literacy

Analytical thinking

People skills

Agile practices

Job description

What The Role Is

As a Manager/ Senior Manager for School Cockpit Administration Centre (SCAC) in the Schools Division, you will spearhead the management and evolution of our student management system and related applications, as well as work closely with schools, MOE Headquarters (HQ) Divisions, and external vendors to drive excellence in educational administration.

What The Role Is

As a Manager/ Senior Manager for School Cockpit Administration Centre (SCAC) in the Schools Division, you will spearhead the management and evolution of our student management system and related applications, as well as work closely with schools, MOE Headquarters (HQ) Divisions, and external vendors to drive excellence in educational administration.

What You Will Be Working On

• Drive strategic alignment between SCAC’s initiatives and broader Branch/ Division’s policies to meet evolving educational needs, operationalise key school processes, and leverage on data in the student management system
• Partner HQ Divisions and external vendors in overseeing the end-to-end development, enhancement, and maintenance of the student management system and any other related applications, while ensuring robust system security and compliance with financial protocols
• Pioneer the integration of AI and emerging technologies to develop innovative solutions and modernise administrative workflows, to enhance operational efficiency for schools and HQ Divisions
• Provide data-driven insights to support decision‑making processes
• Develop and deliver comprehensive training programmes and resources for system users, including guiding schools on strategic use of data from the student management system

This is an individual contributor role. We welcome individuals with or without work experience to apply for the position.

What We Are Looking For

• A highly organised, dynamic and meticulous team player with an eye for detail and a good appreciation of the larger educational context and/ or landscape
• Possess strong data literacy and analytical skills, intellectual flexibility and innovativeness
• Excellent people management and communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in leading teams and/ or a good grasp of emerging technologies and agile development practices would be an advantage

As part of the processing of your application, you may be required to undergo a medical examination that will be fully paid by MOE. You will be provided with instructions regarding the medical examination.

Note: The medical examination is part of the selection process and does not indicate that you have been offered the appointment.

If you are facing issues submitting your application through the Careers@Gov portal, please contact us at [e-mail] for assistance.