Manager, Strategic Planning & Corporate Coordination

Government Technology Agency (GovTech); Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

GovTech is seeking a Manager-level professional to support the Group Director and Corporate Services Group in corporate coordination, leadership engagement and strategic planning. The role functions as a key coordination point for GDO/workplanning and CEO Office engagements, requiring strong writing, stakeholder management and planning across multiple reporting lines.

The successful candidate will coordinate governance, townhalls, CSR activities and annual workplanning, with a focus on

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications in Public Policy, Business Administration, Health Sciences, Communications or related discipline.
• Strong project management and coordination skills with ability to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for briefing materials and senior audiences.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate GD/CSG support and GDO activities, including calendar management and executive coordination.
• Facilitate CSG governance, secretariat duties and meeting follow-up tracking.
• Coordinate CSG leadership engagements and townhalls, including logistics and preparation of talking points.
• Organise GD/CSG tea sessions and CEO tea sessions with logistics and minutes.
• Plan CSR and staff engagement activities in collaboration with S&T/OD and corporate functions.
• Coordinate CSG annual workplanning and consolidate submissions for GD/CSG clearance.
• Monitor workplans and report progress for S&T budgeting and HSA planning processes.
• Coordinate annual S&T budget exercise and support corporate planning activities.

Skills

Coordination

Stakeholder management

Written communication

Strategic planning

Project management

Education

Public Policy / Business Administration / Health Sciences / Communications degree

Job description

What the role is

This is a Manager-level matrix role supporting Group Director (GD)/ Corporate services Group (CSG) and Strategy & Transformation (S&T) across corporate coordination, leadership engagement and strategic planning. The officer will serve as a key coordination point for Corporate Services Group (CSG) and Group Director’s Office (GDO)/workplanning matters, support defined CEO Office leadership engagements, and coordinate strategic planning and workplan monitoring activities across the organisation. The role requires strong coordination, writing, stakeholder management and planning skills, with the ability to work across multiple reporting lines and manage competing priorities.

What you will be working on

• GD/CSG Support and GDO Coordination - 45% Executive / PA support (20%): Provide PA and executive coordination support to GD/CSG, including meeting and calendar management, and provide agreed backup coverage for the CEO’s PA when required.
• CSG governance and secretariat (10%): Facilitate weekly CSG Ops coordination/circulation and serve as secretariat for the monthly CE-CSG meeting, including follow-up tracking where required.
• CSG leadership engagements (10%): Coordinate CSG Townhalls (approximately twice yearly), including programme and logistics coordination and preparation of GD talking points and CSG workplan/achievement materials.
• Organise GD/CSG tea sessions as directed.
• CEO Tea Sessions (10%): Coordinate and support approximately four CEO Tea Sessions annually, including participant coordination, logistics, briefing materials, minutes and follow-up.
• CSR / staff engagement (10%): Plan and coordinate assigned CSR and staff engagement activities, working with S&T/OD and relevant corporate functions on programme and logistical support.
• CSG workplanning (15%): Coordinate CSG’s annual workplanning exercise by engaging CSG Directors, consolidating workplan submissions, identifying cross-cutting issues, and preparing materials for GD/CSG clearance.
• Workplan monitoring and progress reporting (10%): Coordinate approximately two CSG workplan progress reviews annually; consolidate progress, achievements, issues and areas requiring management attention, and support reporting into HSA-level planning processes.
• S&T planning and budget coordination (5%): Coordinate the annual S&T budget exercise by consolidating requirements from S&T Deputy Directors, facilitating Director clearance and submitting requirements through budget planning system; support other periodic corporate planning exercises as required.
• HSA events and trips forecast (5%): Compile and maintain the monthly HSA events and trips forecast for EXCO+ and PSSM, coordinating inputs and working with S&T officers for review and vetting.

What we are looking for

Relevant qualifications in Public Policy, Business Administration, Health Sciences, Communications, or a related discipline; typically 4-6 years of relevant experience in corporate planning, strategic planning, governance/secretariat, stakeholder coordination, executive support, or a related field. Core competencies: Strong project management and coordination skills, with ability to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines concurrently. Communication and stakeholder management: Strong written and verbal communication skills, including ability to prepare high-quality briefing materials, presentations and correspondence for senior audiences; strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills. Working style: Ability to work across multiple reporting lines, operate with discretion, manage competing priorities and adapt to shifting organisational requirements. Advantageous: Prior public sector experience; familiarity with Singapore’s health/public health ecosystem; experience in corporate planning, transformation, change management or leadership engagement; experience supporting senior management or governance forums.

The successful candidate will be offered a 1-year contract (with option for automatic renewal for a further one year) in the first instance. Shortlisted candidates would be contacted within 30 days from the closing date of the advertisement. We regret that only shortlisted candidates would be notified.

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.