Strategic Partnerships Lead for Workforce Transformation

Skills and Workforce Development Agency; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Skills and Workforce Development Agency (SWDA) invites applications for the Industry Development Division 2 (IDD2). You will join a team tasked with translating industry trends into actionable skills strategies and workforce transformation outcomes, partnering with training providers, enterprises, and agencies.

Reporting to the Team Lead, you will develop industry insights, manage strategic partnerships, and help deliver national programmes such as SCTP, with a focus on continuous

Qualifications

• Possess the required competencies to execute the job duties proficiently.
• Up to 7 years of relevant experience in industry development, partnership management, workforce development, or adult training and education.
• Experience in Food Services, Retail, Design, Hotel, Tourism, Arts, Infocomm Technology, Media, Financial Services, or Early Childhood sectors would be an advantage.
• Demonstrated strength in research, analysis, and strategic synthesis.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to work across multiple organisations and levels.
• Proven partnership and account management capability, including contract and performance management.
• Experience in monitoring, evaluation, and programme governance.
• Business development mindset with the ability to identify and pursue new collaboration opportunities.
• Resilient, adaptable, and collaborative team player who thrives in a fast‑paced, multi‑project environment.

Responsibilities

• Translating industry and workforce intelligence into actionable skills and training interventions
• Driving industry‑led partnerships to support workforce transformation and skills upgrading
• Implementing and scaling national programmes such as SCTP
• Monitoring programme effectiveness and continuously refining strategies based on data and feedback
• Works with partners to curate, design, and implement training programmes, including SkillsFuture Career Transition Programme (SCTP)
• Develops and curates bridging and foundational modules to support diverse learner segments
• Explores and applies different training modalities to meet workforce and industry needs
• Coordinates effectively with internal divisions and external stakeholders to deliver national programmes
• Builds networks with economic agencies, companies, TACs, unions, and training partners
• Communicates clearly across operational and senior levels to align stakeholders and drive outcomes
• Tracks programme take‑up, training partner performance, and outcomes against targets
• Gathers and analyses training demand data, including in new and emerging sectors
• Manages funding agreements, reporting, and administrative processes with strong governance and accountability

Job description

The Skills and Workforce Development Agency (SWDA) invites applications for the Industry Development Division 2 (IDD2). You will join a team tasked with translating industry trends into actionable skills strategies and workforce transformation outcomes, partnering with training providers, enterprises, and agencies.

Reporting to the Team Lead, you will develop industry insights, manage strategic partnerships, and help deliver national programmes such as SCTP, with a focus on continuous