Policy & Planning Manager, Tech & Media Workforce

Government Technology Agency (GovTech); Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualifications

• Minimally 5 years of relevant experience in policy or manpower roles in government.
• Strong analytical skills, with ability to interpret complex data and identify key issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to present complex ideas clearly to senior stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across teams.
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with government structures and policy processes advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to formulation and review of manpower policies to keep pace with tech and media developments.
• Lead research, sense-making and forecasting of tech and media trends, and identify new jobs and skills in demand to inform manpower policy recommendations.
• Develop strategic data insights to support evidence-based policymaking.
• Prepare papers and presentations to communicate IMDA’s position on tech manpower policy matters to senior management, senior government officials, and Public Office Holders.
• Implement manpower policies and operations in an effective and timely manner.
• Collaborate within and across government agencies to ensure alignment towards national interests.

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