Senior Manager, Planning (EPD)

Skills and Workforce Development Agency; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Skills and Workforce Development Agency (SWDA) in Singapore seeks a Senior Manager (Planning) to lead strategy, planning and coordination of enterprise-focused programmes that enhance workforce capabilities and support workforce transformation within the Enterprise Group.

You will manage cross-cutting planning and policy matters, analyse data to support decisions, and engage with stakeholders across SWDA, MOM and other agencies to deliver EG priorities.

Qualifications

• Experience in strategic planning, policy, or corporate planning.
• Ability to analyse complex information and make evidence-based recommendations.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and project management skills.
• Understanding of manpower and workforce development initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and align EG's enterprise-focused programmes with SWDA's objectives and broader transformation priorities.
• Analyse industry trends, workforce data and programme performance to identify issues and develop evidence-based recommendations.
• Provide central oversight in setting EG priorities, targets and KPIs, identify gaps and actions.
• Coordinate inputs across SWDA, MOM and other agencies on cross-cutting policy matters, including parliamentary questions and policy reviews.
• Plan and coordinate EG's annual corporate planning cycle and ensure alignment with SWDA's strategy.

Skills

Planning & Implementation

Policy & Programme Analysis

Stakeholder Collaboration

Analytical Thinking

Data Analysis

Written Communication

Job description

What the role is:

You will be part of a dynamic team responsible for leading the strategy, planning and coordination of enterprise-focused programmes and initiatives that enhance workforce capabilities, advance skills development and support workforce transformation within the Enterprise Group (EG).

As a Senior Manager (Planning), you will independently manage complex and cross-cutting planning and policy matters, undertake analysis to support decision-making, and work closely with stakeholders across SWDA, Ministry of Manpower (MOM) and other agencies to advance EG’s priorities and outcomes.

What you will be working on:

This includes:

• Leading and ensuring the alignment of EG’s enterprise-focused programmes and initiatives with SWDA’s strategic objectives and broader workforce transformation priorities
• Analyse industry trends, workforce data and programme performance to identify emerging issues and develop evidence-based recommendations.
• Provides central oversight in the setting and review of EG’s priorities, targets and KPIs, identify performance gaps and recommend follow-up actions.
• Serves as EG’s desk head to coordinate and synthesise inputs across SWDA, MOM and other agencies on cross-cutting policy matters, including parliamentary questions and policy reviews.
• Plan and coordinate EG’s annual corporate planning cycle, and consolidate inputs across divisions to ensure alignment with SWDA’s strategic objectives.

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Planning and Implementation: Plans, coordinates and develops enterprise-focus initiatives in line with SWDA’s strategic priorities
• Policy and Programme Analysis: Analyses policy issues, engage with stakeholders to gather inputs, assess current gaps and provide recommendations.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Works effectively with internal stakeholders (e.g. SWDA’s policy and industry divisions) and external stakeholders (e.g. Ministry of Manpower) on matters aligned to EG’s priorities
• Strong analysis and Critical Thinking: Analyses complex information, evaluates options systematically and makes sound decisions based on data and logical reasoning
• Data Analysis and Interpretation: Evaluates programme performance using key performance metrics and uses data for decision-making. Interprets trends and patterns to develop insights and action plans.
• Strong writing and communication skills: Able to actively participate in discussions with stakeholders and translate perspectives into sound recommendations (in both writing and presentations) for management’s consideration.

What we are looking for:

Relevant experience in strategic planning, policy, programme management, corporate planning or related areas.

Knowledge/ Skills

• Strong stakeholder management and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and timelines.
• Strong written communication skills, with the ability to develop clear, succinct and sound recommendations on policy matters.
• Good understanding of labour market, workforce transformation trends, including the impact of technology and automation.
• Awareness of government initiatives relating to manpower, workforce development and human capital would be advantageous.

Abilities/Aptitudes

• Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Proactive, with a strong sense of ownership and follow-through.
• Able to work effectively both independently and collaboratively.
• Curious, adaptable and comfortable working with ambiguity and change.

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

About Skills and Workforce Development Agency

The Skills and Workforce Development Agency (SWDA), a statutory board under the Ministry of Manpower (MOM), drives lifelong learning and workforce development to enable Singaporeans to take charge of their careers, learn for life, access good jobs, and grow in fulfilling careers. We enable employers to build a skilled, future-ready workforce, design quality jobs, and adopt skills recognition practices. Together with our partners, we build a trusted, high-quality, industry-relevant, and innovative ecosystem that meets the evolving workforce needs of both businesses and workers.Guided by our vision of a Singapore where everyone can grow in fulfilling careers, we live our promise of Building Skills, Growing Careers by nurturing lifelong learning, strengthening employability and enabling career growth for all, including our own officers, through a continuous learning culture and a supportive, flexible, inclusive working environment that fosters innovation, collaboration, and well-being.So, join us to be part of a dynamic team driving the national SkillsFuture movement and building a strong Singaporean core. Together, we create opportunities, transform lives, and shape the future of work.