Senior Manager (Integrated Programming & Partnership)

People's Association; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

People's Association seeks a Senior Manager (Integrated Programming & Partnership) to lead the planning and delivery of integrated community programmes at Wisma Geylang Serai. You will work with grassroots organisations, co-located partners, and community stakeholders to widen outreach, celebrate heritage, and build social capital.

Reporting to the Assistant Director, you will coordinate across committees, PA divisions, and local clubs to ensure inclusive programmes and strong local

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–5 years in a management position.
• 5+ years in community programming, partnership management, events management or grassroots work, with supervisory experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication in English and Malay.
• Willing to work weekday evenings and weekends for community events.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and delivery of integrated community programmes and partnerships at WGS.
• Coordinate with PA committees and divisions to plan national-level heritage and cultural programmes.
• Collaborate with community clubs and partners to maximise programme synergy.
• Plan marquee Malay cultural events (Hari Raya Bazaar, Bulan Bahasa, arts events).
• Engage grassroots organisations and external stakeholders to co-create programmes.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and development of volunteers.
• Supervise and guide the Manager (Integrated Programming) in day-to-day planning.
• Monitor outcomes and prepare progress reports for evidence-based planning.

Skills

Programme planning

Stakeholder engagement

Volunteer management

Communication (English & Malay)

Evening/weekend work willingness

Malay language proficiency

Community partnerships

Grassroots networks

Job description

What the role is:

Wisma Geylang Serai (WGS) is one of PA's flagship integrated community hubs, bringing together community, cultural, and commercial facilities to serve residents in the Geylang Serai precinct. The Senior Manager (Integrated Programming & Partnership) leads the planning and delivery of integrated community programmes and partnership initiatives at WGS, working closely with grassroots organisations, co-located partners, and community stakeholders to widen outreach, celebrate cultural heritage, and build social capital in the precinct.

What you will be working on:

• Develop and implement integrated programming strategies for WGS in support of the Assistant Director, ensuring a diverse and inclusive range of community programmes that cater to residents' varied needs and interests to widen outreach and deepen community participation.
• Coordinate with the WGS Programmes Advisory Committee, PA MESRA, and relevant PA divisions to plan and deliver national-level heritage and cultural programmes hosted at WGS, ensuring alignment with PA's community-building objectives.
• Collaborate with Geylang Serai Community Club and co-located partners (CLPs) to co-develop complementary local programmes, avoiding duplication and maximising synergy across WGS facilities.
• Plan and organise marquee Malay cultural events at WGS - such as the Hari Raya Bazaar, Bulan Bahasa, and arts events - to promote cultural awareness and strengthen community bonds in the Geylang Serai precinct.
• Engage Marine Parade GRC grassroots organisations and external stakeholders to co-create community programmes that leverage WGS's integrated facilities and serve diverse resident segments.
• Support the recruitment, onboarding, and development of volunteers in partnership roles, ensuring high levels of community involvement and minority-group participation in WGS programmes.
• Supervise and guide the Manager (Integrated Programming) in day-to-day programme planning and execution, ensuring quality delivery and timely completion of workplan commitments.
• Monitor programme outcomes and prepare progress reports for the Assistant Director to support evidence-based planning and continuous improvement of WGS's programming portfolio.

What we are looking for:

Minimum - At least 2 to 5 years of working experience in management position.

Desired - Above criteria or at least 5 years of relevant experience in community programming, partnership management, events management, or grassroots work, with some supervisory experience.

Skills

• Strong programme planning and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to coordinate across multiple internal and external partners.
• Proven ability to manage volunteers and build community partnerships.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English and Malay.
• Willingness to work on weekday evenings and weekends in support of community events.
• Familiarity with the Malay community, cultural landscape, and heritage programmes relevant to the Geylang Serai precinct.
• Experience working with grassroots organisations, arts groups, or cultural networks.
• Proficiency in Malay to engage Malay-speaking community members and partners in the precinct.

About People's Association

The People's Association was set up in 1960, in a time of racial and communal strife, to foster racial harmony and social cohesion. Today, we continue to be driven by the same purpose - to build an inclusive, united and resilient Singapore. We create spaces and opportunities for people of different backgrounds to participate and volunteer in their community. Through community participation, we connect people and deepen relationships to build communities of mutual care and trust.