Asst Manager / Manager, Jobs And Skills

[What the role is]

This role sits within the Digital Industry Talent Group (DITG). DITG spearheads the development of Singapore's digital economy by creating a vibrant Information and Communications Technology (ICT) ecosystem to support the next wave of tech companies, alongside efforts to provide good tech jobs for Singaporeans and nurture them into global tech leaders. The Group does this through programmes such as the Singapore Digital Scholarship and TechSkills Accelerator (TeSA), and manages a portfolio of globally competitive local tech companies to build Singapore's next generation Digital Champions.

The Human Capital Cluster (HCC), a sub-group under DITG, and the divisions includes Planning, Strategy and Data, Jobs And Skills and Talent Developments. They work with multiple stakeholders to conceptualise, plan, and analyse ICT and Media (ICM) manpower trends to develop manpower strategies to meet the sector's workforce needs.

You will be part of the dynamic Jobs And Skills team, you'll work with diverse stakeholders to shape programmes that elevate Singapore's digital capabilities and create pathways for tech talent to thrive.

[What you will be working on]

Responsibilities

Industry Engagement & Partnerships

• Foster strategic relationships with key stakeholders (tech hirers, IHLs, trade associations, professional bodies)
• Partner with IMDA divisions and government agencies to develop workforce initiatives
• Create impactful job opportunities and training pathways for Singaporeans in the Digital sector
• Address industry manpower challenges through strategic partnerships and solutions
• Support ICT sector transformation through collaborative programmes
  
  

Strategic Programme Management

• Design and implement targeted workforce development programmes
• Collaborate with industry and government partners on programme delivery
• Ensure partner compliance with policies and processes
• Monitor and evaluate programme effectiveness
• Provide data-driven recommendations to management for programme optimisation
  
  

Market Intelligence and Analysis

• Monitor developments in ICT and Continuing Education and Training (CET) training landscape
• Analyse industry trends and hiring patterns
• Map Singapore's evolving jobs and skills ecosystem
• Develop evidence-based human capital strategies
• Shape workforce initiatives based on market insights
  
  

Operational Excellence

• Work independently and as team on assessment of project proposals with industry partners, balancing business considerations, IMDA and national interest priorities.
• Manage project or workstream budget planning, tracking and management reporting of funding utilisation and outcomes/KPIs achieved for programmes under team's portfolio.
  
  

[What we are looking for]


Requirements

• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in industry engagement, manpower development and programme management.
• Background in Business & IT, Tech/Engineering disciplines or equivalent. Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication (writing and presentation) skills with experience in business development will be an added advantage.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment under minimal supervision.
• Experience in civil/public service would be an advantage.