Strategic Initiatives Lead for Workers' Future

National Trades Union Congress (NTUC); Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

NTUC is seeking a strategic leader to drive corporate planning and strategy management within the Strategy department. You will translate priorities into clear actions, align initiatives with Labour Movement goals, and influence senior leadership decisions.

You’ll develop strategy papers and presentations for senior management, monitor key priorities, and lead cross‑functional projects from concept to implementation, contributing to workers’ upskilling and longer employability.

Qualifications

• University degree in a relevant discipline such as business, economics, strategy, public policy or management.
• Postgraduate degree would be an advantage.
• Experience in corporate strategy, strategic planning, management consulting, corporate advisory or organisational transformation.
• Strong strategic and analytical thinking; ability to translate insights into practical recommendations.
• Strong stakeholder management and facilitation across functions and seniority levels.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to develop strategy papers and presentations.
• Strong project management and organisational skills; ability to drive multiple initiatives.
• Proactive, adaptable and comfortable navigating ambiguity.
• Interest in current affairs affecting workers, businesses and economy; aligned with Labour Movement mission.

Responsibilities

• Drive corporate planning and strategy management processes into clear priorities and action plans.
• Partner departments and stakeholders to align initiatives with priorities.
• Monitor strategic priorities and initiatives, identify issues and recommend areas for management attention.
• Synthesise developments to assess implications for NTUC’s strategies and priorities.
• Facilitate cross‑functional discussions to strengthen alignment, sharpen priorities and drive coordinated action.
• Develop strategy papers, management presentations and recommendations for senior management decision‑making.
• Drive cross‑cutting strategic projects from conceptualisation through to implementation.
• Work closely with Strategy Development to translate research, foresight and strategic insights into organisational priorities and action.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Project management

Adaptability

Research & foresight

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/economics/strategy/ public policy/management

Postgraduate degree advantageous

Job description

NTUC is seeking a strategic leader to drive corporate planning and strategy management within the Strategy department. You will translate priorities into clear actions, align initiatives with Labour Movement goals, and influence senior leadership decisions.

You’ll develop strategy papers and presentations for senior management, monitor key priorities, and lead cross‑functional projects from concept to implementation, contributing to workers’ upskilling and longer employability.