Senior Manager (Projects)

People's Association; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Senior Manager (Projects) at People’s Association will support the formation of the Community Development Council in the North West district, promoting social cohesion and race harmony through partnerships with schools, community groups and government agencies.

They will lead a team to design and implement Social Support programmes, align initiatives with CDC goals, and drive council operations, reporting to PA HQ while contributing to cross‑department projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in leadership roles overseeing multiple projects.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills across diverse partners.
• Ability to work with schools, community organisations and government agencies.
• Willing to work weekday nights and weekends when required.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Programme Development — formulate and review Social Support programme plans.
• Team Leadership & Performance Management — lead a team and set targets.
• Community Programme Implementation — plan and run social support initiatives.
• Stakeholder & Partnership Management — build networks with partners and agencies.
• Joint Project Oversight — oversee multi-party projects against objectives.
• Council Operations Management — support council operations and logistics.
• Reporting & Coordination with PA HQ — provide progress updates and coordination.
• Ad-hoc Leadership Contributions — participate in task forces and cross‑dept projects.

Skills

Team leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Independent worker

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 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:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Joint Project Oversight — Lead and oversee the development and implementation of joint projects and programmes with community stakeholders, ensuring delivery against agreed objectives.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.