Strategic Planning Lead — Policy & Growth Initiatives

Skills & Workforce Development Agency (SWDA); Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Skills & Workforce Development Agency (SWDA) in Singapore is seeking an adaptable individual contributor and team lead in the Strategic Planning Division to shape SWDA’s strategic direction, policy work, and organisational development, collaborating with MOM and Whole-of-Government partners.

You will translate priorities into coordinated plans, monitor emerging trends, and strengthen alignment across divisions, with opportunities for extension or permanency.

Qualifications

• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Good project management and problem-solving skills.
• Theoretical understanding of labour economics.
• Understanding of public governance and its principles.
• Familiarity with data governance and principles is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive and support strategic planning to shape SWDA’s long-term direction and priorities.
• Develop and coordinate strategies to inform policy, programmes and initiatives across SWDA.
• Translate strategic priorities into coordinated plans and actionable initiatives across divisions.
• Monitor and assess emerging trends, and collaborate with the Futures Office to strengthen planning.
• Interface with MOM and Whole-of-Government partners on policy matters and budget responses.
• Support organisational development to align structures, processes and ways of working with SWDA’s directions.

Skills

Excellent writing

Communication

Analytical thinking

Project management

Labour economics

Public governance

Data governance

Job description

Skills & Workforce Development Agency (SWDA) in Singapore is seeking an adaptable individual contributor and team lead in the Strategic Planning Division to shape SWDA’s strategic direction, policy work, and organisational development, collaborating with MOM and Whole-of-Government partners.

You will translate priorities into coordinated plans, monitor emerging trends, and strengthen alignment across divisions, with opportunities for extension or permanency.