Senior Manager, Curriculum Development & Training (WSD)

Skills & Workforce Development Agency (SWDA); Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Skills & Workforce Development Agency (SWDA) invites a Senior Manager to drive innovative curriculum development and vibrant professional communities via CareersIgnite. You will blend curriculum expertise with community engagement to empower career professionals.

The role requires leading end-to-end programmes, applying adult learning principles, and leveraging AI and digital tools to enhance learning outcomes across online, hybrid, and in-person formats.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated success designing and implementing effective learning programmes with measurable learner outcomes.
• Proven track record building and managing online communities or digital engagement initiatives.
• Adult learning expertise evidenced through formal qualifications (such as DACE/DDDLP, ACTA/ACLP) or equivalent demonstrated competency in facilitating adult learning programmes.
• Ability to design comprehensive training curricula that effectively integrate modern learning technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design and review training curriculum that aligns with objectives and industry trends.
• Integrate AI and modern methodologies into curricula to create engaging e-learning environments.
• Develop micro-learning and digital content to support internal capability development and upskilling.
• Design metrics and assessment tools to evaluate training effectiveness and improvements.
• Research and develop engaging content, instructional materials, and learning activities.
• Ensure curricula meet regulatory standards and institutional policies.

Skills

Curriculum & content creation

Community engagement

Project management

Training & facilitation

Industry knowledge & research

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Proactive & self-motivated

Education

Adult learning qualifications (DACE/DDDLP, ACTA/ACLP)

Job description

What The Role Is

Join Us in Shaping the Future of Career Development

What The Role Is

Join Us in Shaping the Future of Career Development

We are seeking a dynamic Senior Manager to drive innovative curriculum development while building thriving professional communities through our CareersIgnite digital platform. This role combines curriculum expertise with community engagement to empower career professionals in today's evolving landscape.

What You Will Be Working On

Curriculum Development and Innovation

• Design and review training curriculum that aligns with organisational objectives and emerging industry trends.
• Integrate modern technology including AI and innovative methodologies into curricula to create engaging e-learning environments and enhance learner outcomes.
• Develop micro-learning and digital content to support internal capability development and upskilling initiatives.
• Design metrics and assessment tools to evaluate training effectiveness and recommend improvements.
• Research and develop engaging content, instructional materials, and learning activities.
• Ensure curricula meet regulatory standards and institutional policies.

Community Building and Content Creation

• Build professional communities through the CareersIgnite platform, driving engagement and facilitating peer-to-peer knowledge sharing.
• Develop community engagement strategies to foster connections among career development professionals.
• Research and curate digital content that supports community learning and professional development.
• Maintain organised digital repositories for easy access and regular updates.

Project Management

• Manage multiple end-to-end projects within scope, time, and budget constraints.
• Coordinate resource and stakeholders to effectively ensure successful delivery.
• Track project timelines, milestones and deliverables while proactively identifying and resolving challenges.

Training Delivery and Facilitation

• Facilitate interactive learning experiences across online, hybrid, and in-person formats using innovative teaching tools and technologies.
• Apply adult learning principles and adapt delivery style to diverse learning preferences and group dynamics.
• Evaluate training effectiveness through participant feedback and performance assessments while staying current with industry practices.

What We Are Looking For

Key Competencies

• Curriculum and content creation: Proven ability to design comprehensive training curricula and integrate technology and AI tools into content.
• Community engagement: Experience managing digital platforms and building online communities with strong networking capabilities.
• Project management: Strong project management skills with ability to handle multiple concurrent initiatives.
• Training and facilitation: Deep understanding of adult learning principles with adaptability across delivery modes.
• Industry knowledge and research: Strong understanding of career development landscape and workforce trends with research capabilities.
• Communication skills: Excellent written and verbal communication with ability to engage across organisational levels and cross-functional teams.
• Critical thinking abilities: Strong problem-solving abilities to analyse industry practices and identify innovative solutions.
• Proactive and self-motivated: Initiative-taking abilities in fast-paced environments.

Essential Requirements

• Demonstrated success in designing and implementing effective learning programmes, with evidence of measurable learner outcomes and engagement.
• Proven track record in building and managing online communities or digital engagement initiatives.
• Adult learning expertise evidenced through formal qualifications (such as DACE/DDDLP, ACTA/ACLP) or equivalent demonstrated competency in facilitating adult learning programmes.
• Ability to design comprehensive training curricula that effectively integrate modern learning technologies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in career development facilitation, psychology, counselling, or coaching.
• Knowledge of AI applications in learning and development.

Successful candidates will be offered a contract in the first instance and may be considered for an extension or be placed on a permanent tenure.

Candidates are encouraged to sign up for a Careers & Skills Passport (CSP) account and include your CSP public profile in your resume. Please check out www.myskillsfuture.gov.sg for details on the CSP