Manager/Senior Manager (SPD)

What The Role Is You will play a key role in the Strategic Planning Division as an individual contributor and/or team lead, supporting the development of SWDA’s strategic direction, policy work and organisational development efforts. This includes working across SWDA and with external stakeholders such as MOM and Whole-of-Government partners to shape strategies, review policies, monitor emerging trends, and strengthen organisational alignment and effectiveness. Your responsibilities may include the following: What You Will Be Working On - Drive and support strategic planning work to shape SWDA’s long-term direction and priorities - Develop and coordinate strategies to inform policy, programmes and initiatives across SWDA - Work with SWDA divisions to translate strategic priorities into coordinated plans and actionable initiatives - Monitor and assess emerging trends and future developments, including working with the Futures Office, to strengthen SWDA’s strategic planning - Work on strategic communications issues arising from SWDA’s strategic priorities, in collaboration with the Strategic Comms Division where required - Formulate and review policies to support the achievement of SWDA’s mission - Conceptualize and coordinate whole-of-government policies to advance the Jobs and Skills agenda - Drive and coordinate policy reviews to ensure relevance and alignment to SWDA’s strategic objectives - Serve as a key interface with MOM and Whole-of-Government partners on policy matters, including supporting Budget/COS and responses to Parliamentary Questions - Drive and support organisational development efforts to strengthen SWDA’s effectiveness - Support initiatives that align SWDA’s structures, processes and ways of working with its strategic directions - Work across divisions including corporate planning and HR to strengthen organisational alignment, improve effectiveness - Enhance organisational capacity to respond to internal and external challenges through planning, coordination and capability-building efforts What We Are Looking For Knowledge/Skills - Excellent writing and communication skills - Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, and able to understand issues beyond the surface - Good project management and problem-solving skills - Have a good theoretical understanding and application of principles and concepts in labour economics - Have a good understanding of public governance and its principles - Familiarity with data governance and principles is preferred Aptitudes/Abilities - Strong interpersonal skills and able to engage external and internal stakeholders - Perceptive and able to problem-solve and work independently - Resourceful and pro-active in managing work assignments - Comfortable to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment - Organised, meticulous and detail oriented with an inquisitive mind that seeks to understand beyond the surface - Be committed to the ethos of public service Successful candidates will be offered a contract in the first instance and may be considered for an extension or be placed on a permanent tenure. Candidates are encouraged to sign up for a Careers & Skills Passport (CSP) account and include your CSP public profile in your resume. Please check out www.myskillsfuture.gov.sg for details on the CSP.