Manager (Strategic Planning)

National Institute of Early Childhood Development (NIEC); Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A national educational institute in Singapore is looking for a strategic planner to lead the development of long-term goals and manage annual workplans. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s Degree, 5-7 years of experience (2 years in leadership), and knowledge of the education sector. This position offers a flexible hybrid work arrangement and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Flexible Hybrid Work Arrangement

Learning & Professional Development

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of relevant working experience, including 2 years in leading a team.
• Hands-on experience in strategic planning and business analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Engage stakeholders in developing strategic goals.
• Manage annual workplan cycles and retreats.
• Implement tracking systems for strategic work plans.
• Coordinate and analyze institutional data for reporting.

Skills

Strategic planning

Business process review

Change management

Performance analysis

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Strategic and Corporate Planning

• Engage relevant stakeholders and senior management in the development of medium to long-term strategic goals and strategic issues for NIEC for follow-up actions.

• Manage annual workplan cycle, including the running of the Board retreat, Management retreat, and workplan sharing sessions.

• Implement an effective tracking and review system for the implementation of strategic work plans in achieving institutional KPIs and targets and propose review measures.

• Oversee the coordination, organisation, and analysis of institutional data for performance reporting, enterprise risk management, as well as general business planning.

Board Matters

• To coordinate the functions of the NIEC’s Board Secretariat as well as support other corporate governance matters such as annual general meeting, filing of returns with Charity Portal, appointment and renewal of Board Committees.

• Able to communicate and engage the Board in presentations.

Secretariat Role

• To plan and organise external meetings, ensuring a well-balanced agenda and smooth conduct of meetings.

Others

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum 5-7 years of relevant working experience, including 2 years in leading a team.

• Hands-on experience in strategic planning, business process review, change management, and performance analysis/reporting.

• Understanding of strategic planning and business analysis tools and techniques.

• Possess knowledge of the local education and/or early childhood sector.

• Experience working with senior management and the Board of Directors would be advantageous.

• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to consult and facilitate the agreement of diverse stakeholders on strategic issues.

• Strong communication, organisational, and analytical skills.

Perks & Benefits:

• Flexible Hybrid Work Arrangement

• Learning & Professional Development

• Comprehensive Benefits Package such as attractive leaves schemes, flexible benefits, dental coverage etc.

Note: All new hires will be offered a two-year contract in the first instance. Contract renewal and emplacement on permanent appointment will be subject to continuous good performance.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.