Senior Manager, Planning (EPD)

You will be part of a dynamic team responsible for leading the strategy, planning and coordination of enterprise-focused programmes and initiatives that enhance workforce capabilities, advance skills development and support workforce transformation within the Enterprise Group (EG).

As a Senior Manager (Planning), you will independently manage complex and cross-cutting planning and policy matters, undertake analysis to support decision-making, and work closely with stakeholders across SWDA, Ministry of Manpower (MOM) and other agencies to advance EG’s priorities and outcomes.

This includes:

a) Leading and ensuring the alignment of EG’s enterprise-focused programmes and initiatives with SWDA’s strategic objectives and broader workforce transformation priorities

b) Analyse industry trends, workforce data and programme performance to identify emerging issues and develop evidence-based recommendations.

c) Provides central oversight in the setting and review of EG’s priorities, targets and KPIs, identify performance gaps and recommend follow-up actions.

d) Serves as EG’s desk head to coordinate and synthesise inputs across SWDA, MOM and other agencies on cross-cutting policy matters, including parliamentary questions and policy reviews.

e) Plan and coordinate EG’s annual corporate planning cycle, and consolidate inputs across divisions to ensure alignment with SWDA’s strategic objectives.

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Planning and Implementation: Plans, coordinates and develops enterprise-focus initiatives in line with SWDA’s strategic priorities

• Policy and Programme Analysis: Analyses policy issues, engage with stakeholders to gather inputs, assess current gaps and provide recommendations.

• Stakeholder Collaboration: Works effectively with internal stakeholders (e.g. SWDA’s policy and industry divisions) and external stakeholders (e.g. Ministry of Manpower) on matters aligned to EG’s priorities

• Strong analysis and Critical Thinking: Analyses complex information, evaluates options systematically and makes sound decisions based on data and logical reasoning

• Data Analysis and Interpretation: Evaluates programme performance using key performance metrics and uses data for decision-making. Interprets trends and patterns to develop insights and action plans.

• Strong writing and communication skills: Able to actively participate in discussions with stakeholders and translate perspectives into sound recommendations (in both writing and presentations) for management’s consideration.

Requirements:

Relevant experience in strategic planning, policy, programme management, corporate planning or related areas.

Knowledge/ Skills

o Strong stakeholder management and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and timelines.

o Strong written communication skills, with the ability to develop clear, succinct and sound recommendations on policy matters.

o Good understanding of labour market, workforce transformation trends, including the impact of technology and automation.

o Awareness of government initiatives relating to manpower, workforce development and human capital would be advantageous.

Abilities/Aptitudes:

o Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

o Proactive, with a strong sense of ownership and follow-through.

o Able to work effectively both independently and collaboratively.

o Curious, adaptable and comfortable working with ambiguity and change.