Manager/Senior Manager/Principal Manager (SPD)

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: Responsibilities • 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 Requirements 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.