Sr. Planning & Risk Leader: Strategy, Policy & Governance

Singapore Institute of Technology; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Singapore Institute of Technology is seeking a Senior Manager/Assistant Director (Planning) to drive strategic planning, policy development and governance across SIT. You will align divisions with objectives, coordinate budgets and KPIs, and engage with MOE and other agencies.

You will lead policy analysis, oversee governance frameworks, mentor staff, and represent SIT in committees and external engagements to advance SIT's strategic priorities.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of relevant experience in strategic planning, policy development and policy formulation.
• Experience with the education sector and Singapore Government policy environment would be an advantage.
• Proven ability to build effective relationships with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience working with senior management and supporting high-level decision-making.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities; translate issues into strategic recommendations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, stakeholders and priorities concurrently.
• Self-driven and proactive with a positive attitude towards innovation in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead institution-wide strategic planning and coordinate budgets and KPIs across divisions.
• Lead national and international environmental scanning (PESTEL, competitors) to identify risks and opportunities.
• Develop institution-level strategy papers and presentations for the Board and ministries.
• Serve as deskhead to groups, driving strategic initiatives and risk mitigations.
• Monitor progress of strategic priorities and intervene to support objectives.
• Develop performance reports for the Board, MOE and national stakeholders.
• Oversee policy frameworks and governance across the institution.
• Plan high-profile events and ministerial engagements; capture follow-up actions.
• Supervise, mentor junior colleagues and contribute to leadership decisions.

Skills

Strategic Planning

Policy Development

Policy Formulation

Stakeholder Engagement

Governance

Leadership

Team Leadership

Mentoring

Job description

Singapore Institute of Technology is seeking a Senior Manager/Assistant Director (Planning) to drive strategic planning, policy development and governance across SIT. You will align divisions with objectives, coordinate budgets and KPIs, and engage with MOE and other agencies.

You will lead policy analysis, oversee governance frameworks, mentor staff, and represent SIT in committees and external engagements to advance SIT's strategic priorities.