Strategic Partnerships & Innovation Leader

Public Service Division; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Service Division in Singapore seeks a Senior Manager / Manager in Partnerships and Innovation to lead strategic partnerships, design and scale programmes, and oversee grants governance. You will coordinate with training providers, employers, sector agencies and community partners to deliver impactful CES initiatives.

The role requires strong stakeholder influence, governance discipline and cross-functional leadership, with opportunities for programme pilots, evaluation and continuous

Qualifications

• Experience in partnership management, industry engagement, programme development and/or public-sector programme delivery.
• Experience leading projects with external stakeholders, funding governance and cross-functional coordination.
• Understanding of grant processes, budgeting, procurement considerations, reporting and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement partnership and engagement plans with priority stakeholders.
• Lead design, implementation and review of programmes, pilots and innovation projects.
• Oversee grant administration, eligibility, claims, disbursements and budget monitoring.
• Prepare updates and briefing materials for senior management and internal/external stakeholders.
• Guide junior staff on stakeholder management, grant administration and reporting.

Skills

Strategic Partnerships

Programme Design

Grants Governance

Stakeholder Influence

Analytical Thinking

Project Leadership

Communication

Tools

MS Office

PowerPoint

Excel

CRM tools

Project management tools

Job description

Public Service Division in Singapore seeks a Senior Manager / Manager in Partnerships and Innovation to lead strategic partnerships, design and scale programmes, and oversee grants governance. You will coordinate with training providers, employers, sector agencies and community partners to deliver impactful CES initiatives.

The role requires strong stakeholder influence, governance discipline and cross-functional leadership, with opportunities for programme pilots, evaluation and continuous