Senior Manager (Projects)

Public Service Division; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Service Division in Singapore is seeking a Senior Manager (Projects) to support the formation and development of the Community Development Council in the North West district, promoting social cohesion, community bonding, and racial harmony through networking with schools, community organisations and government agencies.

The role leads a team of Managers and Executive Assistants to plan and implement Social Support programmes, oversee joint projects, and report progress to PA Headquarters,

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience with proven team leadership.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with ability to work independently.
• Experience engaging with stakeholders, including corporates and social service agencies, and overseeing multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Programme Development — assist in formulating and reviewing Social Support plans.
• Team Leadership & Performance Management — lead Managers and Executive Assistants to meet targets.
• Community Programme Implementation — guide teams to plan and run Social Support programmes.
• Stakeholder & Partnership Management — build networks with schools, community groups and agencies.
• Joint Project Oversight — oversee joint projects with community stakeholders.
• Council Operations Management — supervise daily council operations and admin support.
• Reporting & Coordination with PA HQ — prepare progress reports and coordinate with HQ.
• Ad-hoc Leadership Contributions — participate in Task Forces and cross‑department projects.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Independent working

Flexibility

Job description

[What the role is]

The Senior Manager (Projects) exists to support the formation and development of the Community Development Council in the North West district, promoting social cohesion, community bonding, and racial harmony through networking and collaboration with various partners. The role also drives the development and expansion of Social Support programmes that foster a giving culture and uplift the lives of North West residents. In doing so, the role directly advances PA's broader mandate of building community resilience and cohesion at the grassroots level.

[What you will be working on]

The Senior Manager (Projects) will be performing the following tasks:

1. Strategic Programme Development - Assist the Deputy General Manager/Assistant Director in formulating, implementing and reviewing Social Support programme plans, ensuring alignment with CDC's community goals and PA's organisational objectives.
2. Team Leadership & Performance Management - Lead, supervise and guide a team of Managers and Executive Assistants, setting relevant targets and ensuring these are met to achieve CDC’s overall outcomes.
3. Community Programme Implementation - Lead and guide Managers to work closely with North West CDC's Council Members to conceptualise, plan and implement Social Support programmes that address community needs.
4. Stakeholder & Partnership Management - Build and strengthen relationships with schools, community organisations and government agencies, and develop new networks to enhance the reach and impact of Social Support programmes.
5. Joint Project Oversight - Lead and oversee the development and implementation of joint projects and programmes with community stakeholders, ensuring delivery against agreed objectives.
6. Council Operations Management - Develop, supervise and guide Managers in the daily operations of the Council, providing administrative and logistical support to the Council, GROs and project partners to ensure efficient execution.
7. Reporting & Coordination with PA HQ - Submit progress reports on the Council to PA Headquarters and provide administrative and logistical support to PA HQ-organised projects, facilitating effective communication and coordination.
8. Ad-hoc Leadership Contributions - Lead or contribute to Task Forces and Committees as required, and undertake other duties assigned by the Deputy General Manager/Assistant Director, including cross-departmental projects and reviews.

[What we are looking for]

The candidate must have relevant working experience as an effective team leader with a good track record, with at least 3 years of relevant working experience.

The candidate must also have good interpersonal and communication skills and be able to work independently with minimal supervision. Given the nature of the role, the ability to lead and manage teams, experience in engaging with stakeholders, including corporates and social service agencies, and oversee multiple projects concurrently would also be essential.

The role will requires flexibility in working hours, as the candidate must be able to work on weekday nights and weekends.

Knowledge of a second language such as Mandarin, Malay, Tamil or dialects would be advantageous, as would prior experience in volunteer management, grant management and/or secretariat work.