Principal Manager, Strategic Planning Division

Public Service Division; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Singapore is looking for a dedicated individual to support the development of organization-wide strategies for Career and Employment Services. In this role, you will be involved in refining multi-year strategies, managing programmes with industry partners, and ensuring effective coordination within various divisions. Strong analytical skills and a commitment to public service ethos are essential for success in this dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of WSG strategies for Career and Employment Services.
• Develop and pilot new programmes with industry partners.
• Manage corporate KPI reporting and international relations.

Skills

Excellent writing and communication skills

Strong analytical and critical thinking skills

Good project management and problem-solving skills

Theoretical understanding of labour economics principles

Data-driven insights and understanding of quantitative data

Understanding of public governance principles

Familiarity with data governance principles

Job description

[What the role is]

You could be an individual contributor or may lead a unit under the Strategy or Planning team to support the development of organisation-wide strategies, as well as ensure alignment and coordination within WSG and with MOM. This includes the following:

[What you will be working on]

• Support the development, coordination and review of whole-of-WSG strategies to develop the Career and Employment Services Ecosystem
  
  
  
  • Refine WSG’s multi-year strategy, WSG 2030, and coordinate WSG’s overall efforts as a sector lead in the career and employment services sector to build the career health of individuals and employers
  
  
  • Work with WSG’s divisions on translating the strategy into action plans
  
  
  • Comfortable working with data to uncover insights to inform strategies and identify opportunities for data-driven interventions
  
  
  • Navigate policy considerations around data protection, privacy safeguards and proportionality of data sharing
  
  
  
  


• Develop and pilot new programmes and initiatives with industry partners to enable WSG to effectively lead the Career and Employment Services ecosystem
  
  
  
  • Conceptualise new programmes and initiatives involving internal stakeholders and industry partners
  
  
  • Seek funding and resourcing to implement programmes and initiatives
  
  
  • Engage and appoint industry partners to develop and implement programmes and initiatives
  
  
  • Manage funding arrangements and disbursements
  
  
  • Evaluate outcomes of programmes and initiatives
  
  
  
  


• Support WSG’s overall planning and strategy work, which includes corporate KPI reporting, management of the WSG Board, managing international relations, supporting Budget/COS materials and speeches, PQs and management reports

[What we are looking for]

Knowledge/Skills

• Excellent writing and communication skills


• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, and able to understand issues beyond the surface


• Good project management and problem-solving skills


• Have a good theoretical understanding and application of principles and concepts in labour economics


• Skills to derive data-driven insights and understanding of quantitative data


• Have a good understanding of public governance and its principles


• Familiarity with data governance and principles is preferred

Aptitudes/Abilities

• Strong interpersonal skills and able to engage external and internal stakeholders


• Perceptive and able to problem-solve and work independently


• Resourceful and pro-active in managing work assignments


• Comfortable to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment


• Organised, meticulous and detail oriented with an inquisitive mind that seeks to understand beyond the surface


• Be committed to the ethos of public service