Senior Manager (EWTP Programme Office) [EPD]

WORKFORCE SINGAPORE AGENCY; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agency in Singapore seeks a program manager to oversee the Enterprise Workforce Transformation Package. The role involves planning, implementing initiatives, and engaging with stakeholders to drive workforce transformation within enterprises. This position requires strong analytical abilities, excellent communication skills, and experience in program management, particularly in a government context.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in programme management, preferably in a government agency.
• Strong analytical skills with a detail-oriented approach.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders effectively.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement EWTP initiatives and manage partnerships.
• Oversee program administration, budget, and performance evaluations.
• Analyze strategies to encourage workforce transformation adoption.

Skills

Planning and Implementation

Policy and Programme Analysis

Stakeholder Collaboration

Partners Engagement

Programme Management

Data Analysis and Interpretation

Strong writing and communication skills

Education

Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field

Job description

You will be part of the newly created programme office to oversee and drive the implementation of the Enterprise Workforce Transformation Package (EWTP) to support enterprises in their workforce transformation (WT) and strengthen its nexus with enterprise transformation (ET).

a) Planning and implementation of EWTP initiatives

• Workforce Development Grant (WDG)
• Redesigned SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC)
• Strengthened nexus between ET and WT

b) Providing strategic inputs in the development of programme design for the EWTP initiatives

c) Establish and maintain partnerships with external stakeholders (i.e ESG, SSG, Anchor Programme Partners) to drive awareness and adoption of workforce transformation

d) Managing secretariat roles and coordination through workgroups involving Enterprise Singapore (ESG) and SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG)

e) Manage overall administration of EWTP, including budget utilisation, data reporting, audit and governance

f) Analysing and development of strategies in partnership with stakeholders to encourage companies to adopt workforce transformation

g) Account manage appointed anchor programme partners and ensure programme outcomes are met

h) Monitoring and assessing overall programme take up, and undertake review to measure programme effectiveness as required

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Planning and Implementation: Plan, coordinate and develop the EWTP initiatives, and translate policy directives into actionable programme plans
• Policy and Programme Analysis: Analyse policy issues, engage with stakeholders to gather inputs, and provide recommendations.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with internal stakeholders (e.g. WSG’s Digital Tech Division) and external stakeholders (e.g. MOM, Anchor Programme Partners, SSG, ESG etc) to implement the various initiatives under EWTP.
• Partners Engagement: Build effective partnerships with the anchor programme partners and develop collaboration with relevant agencies to operationalise the EWTP initiatives
• Programme Management: Oversee the administration of EWTP initiatives. This includes regular tracking of programme outcomes and conducting of programme reviews.
• Data Analysis and Interpretation: Analyse programme performance using key performance metrics and use data for decision-making. Interprets trends and patterns to develop insights and action plans.
• Strong writing and communication skills: Translate perspectives into sound recommendations through writing and presentations

• Tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience in a relevant field

Knowledge/Skills

• Awareness of government efforts relating to manpower, workforce or human capital interventions would be advantageous
• Experience in a programme management role in a government agency (Ministry or Statutory Board) would be advantageous
• Strong stakeholder management capabilities to coordinate across internal and external partners and manage tight timelines
• Good project management skills with ability to manage multiple stakeholders or priorities

Abilities/Aptitudes:

• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Proactive in identifying areas for improvement and implementing solutions
• Able to work well both independently and in teams
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Highly adaptable and receptive to ambiguity and changes

All applicants will be notified on whether they are shortlisted or not within 4 weeks of the closing date of this job posting.