Manager (Training & Leadership Development)

MINDEF; Singapore; On-site; SGD 84,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

MINDEF is seeking a role focused on curriculum development, training management, and learning tech enablement across the institute. You will drive trainer development frameworks and integrate performance initiatives for soldiers.

The role requires strong collaboration with schools, expertise in learning analytics tools, and the ability to manage online and physical learning materials while maintaining timely delivery. Appointment will reflect experience and align with training directives.

Qualifications

• Experience in curriculum development or training management.
• Proficiency with analytics tools and ability to present insights.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Manage the institute's online learning portal and learner enrollment.
• Collaborate with schools to develop course curricula and plans.
• Ensure curriculum aligns with directives and guidelines.
• Develop content with learning science, diagnostics, dashboards, and multi‑modal delivery.
• Oversee learning materials and knowledge management for trainers.
• Coordinate onboarding for new trainers and track attendance.
• Handle multiple tasks with strong scheduling and efficient workflows.
• Coordinate across agencies in time‑sensitive environments.

Skills

Curriculum development

Training management

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Survey design

Tools

Power BI

Qlik Sense

Python

Job description

What the role is:

You support the development of curriculum and content across leadership courses, drive trainer and leadership development frameworks, and integrate soldier performance initiatives and training capability development at the institute level.

What you will be working on:

• Manage the institute's online learning portal, including the curation of learning content, allocation of learning devices to course trainees, and enrolment of trainees into the learning and productivity systems
• Partner the relevant schools in the development of course curriculum and course management plans for all courses within the institute
• Ensure course objectives and curriculum remain relevant and adhere to prevailing training directives and guidelines
• Develop next-generation learning content infused with up-to-date learning science and pedagogy, incorporating diagnostic assessments, learner dashboards, multi-modal content, and technology-enabled personalised and self-directed learning
• Manage all online and physical learning materials for trainees across all courses, ensuring materials are current and delivered in a timely manner
• Oversee knowledge management for the institute, including the organisation and archival of lessons, learning materials, and key documents to facilitate streamlined work processes for all trainers
• Plan, coordinate, and monitor the quarterly onboarding programme for newly-posted trainers, including managing resources and tracking attendance
• Challenge(s)
• Managing a wide variety of concurrent and recurrent tasks which requires strong scheduling discipline and the ability to establish efficient workflows and processes that create space for ad-hoc demands
• Working closely with multiple stakeholders across various agencies and units in time-sensitive environments requires well-established coordination processes to manage complexity without being overwhelmed

What we are looking for:

• Relevant experience in curriculum development, training management, or the training community is advantageous
• Proficiency in digital tools with knowledge of analysis tools such as Power BI, Qlik Sense, or Python
• Good grasp of survey design and statistical analysis
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present insights clearly to senior leaders
• Strong stakeholder management skills
• Ability to coordinate effectively across multiple agencies and units

Appointment will be commensurate with your experience.

About MINDEF

The mission of MINDEF and the Singapore Armed Forces is to enhance Singapore's peace and security through deterrence and diplomacy, and should these fail, to secure a swift and decisive victory over the aggressor. The Defence Executive Officer (DXO) scheme is the non-uniformed career scheme of MINDEF that offers myriad opportunities in various job functions, such as corporate communications, cyber security, data analytics and visualisation, defence policy, finance, HR, psychology, and more. Embodying the same level of commitment towards defence, DXOs work together with their military counterparts to contribute to MINDEF/SAF’s mission and ensure Singapore's security and stability. United by this common cause, our lines of defence complement each other to secure the prosperity and progress of our nation.