Strategic Planning & Insights Lead

National Trades Union Congress (NTUC); Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

e2i is seeking a Deputy Director, Planning, Strategy & Insights to drive strategy formulation, corporate planning and performance frameworks. You will translate priorities into actionable plans and guide cross-functional teams, working with senior management and government agencies.

You will oversee research and analytics, provide strategic counsel to the Board, and partner with NTUC leadership to advance employment and employability objectives.

Qualifications

• At least 13 years of relevant experience in strategy, corporate planning, policy development, management consulting, or analytics.
• Proven ability to engage, influence and build consensus among senior leaders and external stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills; translate complex issues into actionable recommendations.
• Strong leadership capabilities with experience coaching high-performing teams.
• Ability to manage multiple strategic priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Planning, Strategy & Insights function, providing strategic direction and strengthening corporate planning, performance management, research and analytics.
• Drive organisation-wide strategy formulation and corporate planning, ensuring alignment of priorities and performance outcomes.
• Lead foresight, research and organisational insights on employment, workforce trends, and policy decisions.
• Partner senior management, the e2i Board and NTUC leadership to provide strategic advice and governance support.
• Drive enterprise performance management, overseeing KPIs and strategic reporting.
• Build and manage strategic partnerships with government agencies and key stakeholders.
• Oversee development of insights and analytics to support decision-making and Board discussions.
• Serve as trusted strategic advisor to senior management with recommendations on priorities and outcomes.

Skills

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Data analytics

Policy analysis

Job description

e2i is seeking a Deputy Director, Planning, Strategy & Insights to drive strategy formulation, corporate planning and performance frameworks. You will translate priorities into actionable plans and guide cross-functional teams, working with senior management and government agencies.

You will oversee research and analytics, provide strategic counsel to the Board, and partner with NTUC leadership to advance employment and employability objectives.