Strategic Planning & International Partnerships Manager

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

Job summary

Public Service Division's SWDA seeks a Senior Manager in Corporate Planning to shape strategy, manage planning cycles, and coordinate performance metrics for national priorities. You will lead reporting on outcomes and engage senior stakeholders across ministries and boards to build alignment.

You will also develop international engagement strategies, drive governance platforms, and ensure effective decision-making in a fast-paced public sector environment.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, able to synthesise complex information into clear recommendations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, able to engage senior stakeholders including Boards and ministries.
• Proven ability to navigate ambiguity and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in corporate planning, performance management, data analytics and/or international engagement is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Shape and drive SWDA’s corporate strategy in support of national and Ministry priorities.
• Lead SWDA’s corporate planning cycle, translating long-term goals into coherent organisational plans and outcomes.
• Facilitate senior management retreats and drive internal communications to build alignment and ownership.
• Continuously strengthen planning frameworks to enhance organisational agility and impact.
• Drive enterprise-wide performance architecture and report data-driven insights for senior decision-making.
• Monitor progress against priorities and communicate organisational performance and impact.
• Develop and manage SWDA’s international engagement strategy and partnerships.
• Provide secretariat support for leadership and governance platforms, including Board meetings and governance reviews.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Data analytics

Public sector experience

Board governance familiarity

Job description

Public Service Division's SWDA seeks a Senior Manager in Corporate Planning to shape strategy, manage planning cycles, and coordinate performance metrics for national priorities. You will lead reporting on outcomes and engage senior stakeholders across ministries and boards to build alignment.

You will also develop international engagement strategies, drive governance platforms, and ensure effective decision-making in a fast-paced public sector environment.