Senior Manager/Manager (Government Projects)

Chandler Institute of Governance; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A government administration organization in Singapore is seeking a Senior Manager/Manager to oversee collaborations with government partners. Ideal candidates should possess deep experience in public policy, project management, and stakeholder engagement. This role involves conducting thorough analyses, managing project delivery, and maintaining strategic partnerships. Applicants should have at least 9 years of relevant experience and excellent communication skills. Regular global travel may be required.

Qualifications

• At least 9 years' work experience in government and public policy.
• Good track record of project design, management and delivery to a high standard of quality.
• Native oral and written English proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and analysis on project environment.
• Manage project activities to achieve milestones.
• Develop relationships with key government partners.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Public policy understanding

Creative problem solving

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Strategic planning

Education

Graduate qualifications in relevant areas

Job description

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The Chandler Institute of Governance (CIG) is looking for a Senior Manager/Manager (Government Projects) , to work on and manage projects with government partners. The right candidate will have suitable qualifications and/or experience in public policy and government administration, project management and delivery, stakeholder engagement and partnerships.

Key Job Responsibilities

A) Environmental, institutional and process analysis

• Conduct appropriate field research and analysis to obtain a holistic and practical understanding of the project environment, stakeholders, challenges and goals
• Prepare and deliver succinct and informative presentations and assessments on the above to CIG management, government partners and other stakeholders

B) Project scoping and planning

• Identify and assess opportunities for collaboration between CIG and government partners, based on analysis and assessments of the context and challenges
• Draft or provide input on the project scope, terms of reference, key stages, workflow, costing and deliverables
• Work with CIG Centres of Excellence, suitable experts and consultants, and CIG toolkits and frameworks, to design the project plan and key activities
• Identify and resolve challenges and barriers to project scoping and planning

C) Project management and delivery

• Manage the organisation and delivery of project activities, e.g. workshops, facilitated discussions, design sprints, fact-finding investigations, interviews, to achieve project milestones and deliverables
• Manage project resources in a prudent and effective manner to support project delivery
• Manage project experts, contractors and vendors to ensure timely and high quality of contracted project deliverables
• Guide less experienced team members in project management and delivery
• Anticipate and manage issues that occur in the course of project delivery
• Prepare and deliver appropriate project presentations, status updates and progress reports to key stakeholders such as government partners, funders, and the CIG Board of Directors and leadership

D) Stakeholder engagement, communication and partnership

• Develop effective working level relationships with key government partners and stakeholders in Singapore and overseas
• Engage in necessary work-related travel and/or overseas-based work in the support of project scoping, planning and activities
• Support the maintenance of partnerships and networks with experts, contractors and service providers to facilitate project work
• Effectively communicate CIG’s mission, story, brand and work when speaking or making presentations to partners and stakeholders

Key Requirements

• Graduate qualifications from a reputable institution in a relevant area such as public policy, public administration, political science, sociology, comparative politics and economics
• At least 9 years' work experience in government and public policy
• Good understanding of government, public policy and public service delivery
• Constructive and helpful team player who can work well in groups
• Independent and proactive self-starter with good sense of initiative
• Creative problem solver who approaches situations and goals from different angles
• Experience in engagement and management of senior stakeholders (e.g. senior government leaders, heads of NGOs and international organisations)
• Good track record of project design, management and delivery to a high standard of quality
• Native oral and written English proficiency
• Willing and ready to travel for work and/or conduct overseas project activities

The role will be based in Singapore and require regular global travel. We welcome applicants of any nationality and residency status. Please send a detailed CV to [e-mail].

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

• Industries

  Government Administration

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