Corporate Planning & Development Lead/ Manager

About Us

At NESST Singapore Limited, we are committed to building a sustainable and efficient ecosystem that drives value, innovation, and impact across our operations. As a purpose-driven organization, we seek individuals passionate about operational excellence and stakeholder collaboration.

Job Summary

The role supports the CEO Office and Corporate Planning function by driving organisational strategy, managing cross-functional initiatives, and ensuring strong execution of transformation priorities across NESST.

Responsibilities

• Support corporate planning, annual work planning, and organisational strategic initiatives to align with business goals
• Track KPIs, workplans, and cross-functional priorities to monitor progress and inform decision-making
• Conduct environmental scanning, research, and benchmarking to provide insights for strategic decisions
• Prepare management and Board papers, presentations, and briefing materials to communicate key information clearly
• Ensure strong follow-through on action items and decisions to drive timely completion of initiatives
• Coordinate and support cross-functional projects and transformation initiatives to achieve organisational objectives
• Collaborate closely with Heads of Departments and teams to drive execution and resolve operational issues
• Engage and influence internal stakeholders, including Heads of Departments, to align efforts and deliver outcomes
• Support meetings, workshops, and workgroups by preparing materials and facilitating discussions
• Present updates and materials at management and Board levels when required to inform leadership
• Provide secretariat support for Board, management, and MOM-related meetings by preparing agendas, papers, and minutes
• Produce clear, concise, and accurate minutes and written documentation to maintain effective records
• Support internal communications and reporting to keep teams informed and aligned

Required competencies and certifications

• Strong writing, communication, and coordination skills demonstrated through preparation of management papers and stakeholder engagement
• Proven project management skills with ability to drive follow-through and execution across functions
• Clear writing and minute-taking ability for accurate documentation and communication

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• Around 3-4 years of relevant experience in corporate planning, business development, innovation, partnerships, or project management
• Innovation mindset with openness to new ideas and approaches
• Ability to think laterally and work across functions with a hands-on, execution-oriented approach