Manager (Planning) [EPD]

[What the role is]
You will be part of a dynamic team to support the planning, coordination and development of enterprise-focus programmes or initiatives that enhance workforce capabilities and support business transformation within the Enterprise Development Group (EDG)

[What you will be working on]

This includes:

• Aligning our enterprise-focus programmes or initiatives with WSG’s strategic objectives through establishing success metrics, continuous review and working with internal stakeholders to coordinate inputs

• Analysing industry trends, workforce data, and market studies to evaluate policy issues -by developing evidence-based or data-driven recommendations for improvements of programmes managed by EDG

• Determining EDG’s priorities and targets to drive enterprises’ participation in workforce development

• Coordinating responses from WSG and MOM’s policy divisions or other agencies on cross-cutting policy matters, parliamentary questions related to EDG programmes

• Coordinate the annual corporate planning cycle across EDG to review KPI performances and ensuring alignment with WSG's strategic objectives and industry transformation goals

[What we are looking for]

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Planning and Implementation : Plan, coordinate and develop enterprise-focus initiatives in line with WSG’s priorities (e.g. workforce transformation, skills-first approach for hiring and workforce development).

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

• Stakeholder Collaboration : Work closely with internal stakeholders (e.g. WSG’s policy and industry divisions) and external stakeholders (e.g. Ministry of Manpower) on matters aligned to EDG’s priorities.

• Strong analysis and Critical Thinking : Able to analyse complex information, evaluate options systematically and make sound decisions based on data and logical reasoning

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

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

• Equivalent experience in a relevant field.

Knowledge/ Skills

• Experience in a planning or programme management role in a government agency (Ministry or Statutory Board) would be advantageous

• Strong stakeholder management capabilities to coordinate across internal and external partners and manage tight timelines

• Ability to write clearly, and succinctly and making sound recommendations on policy related matters

• Understanding how the macro labour market trends such as technology and automation will impact the industries and workforce

• Awareness of government efforts relating to manpower, workforce or human capital interventions would be advantageous

Abilities/Aptitudes :

• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

• Proactive in identifying areas for improvement and implementing solutions

• Good project management skills with ability to manage multiple stakeholders or priorities

• Able to work well both independently and in teams

• Possesses a curious mind that is open to different ideas, solutions and possibilities

• Tenacious, highly adaptable and receptive to ambiguity and changes

All applicants will be notified on whether they are shortlisted or not within 4 weeks of the closing date of this job posting.