Manager/Senior Manager (TPPD)

SkillsFuture Singapore Agency; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SkillsFuture Singapore Agency is seeking a strategic policy professional to lead the planning and development of CET policies and programmes. The role involves formulating and managing operational policies, engaging with multiple government ministries and training partners, and driving data-informed decision making.

You will work across divisions to ensure successful programme implementation and impact, with a focus on delivering tangible outcomes for Singapore's workforce.

Qualifications

• At least 3–5 years’ experience in operational policy planning and review work.
• Good analytical and systematic problem-solving skills, with strategic foresight.
• Ability to translate broad problem statements into specific policies.
• Ability to synthesize diverse and conflicting information to develop solutions.
• Adaptable and comfortable operating in ambiguous, fast-moving environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication of complex ideas.
• Capable of using data for analysis and reporting to inform decisions.

Responsibilities

• Formulate, plan, and review strategies, operational policies, and programmes with stakeholders.
• Conceptualise and execute strategies for policy implementation, addressing challenges.
• Communicate strategies through submissions or papers to Senior Management.
• Coordinate discussions with internal divisions and external partners to ensure collaboration.
• Track progress and outcomes of policies, including data gathering, reporting, and budgeting.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Policy planning

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Communication

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

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 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 outwww.myskillsfuture.gov.sgfor details on the CSP.