Manager/ Senior Manager, Industry Development Division 2 (IDD2)

The Industry Development Division 2(IDD2) is part of the Training Partners Group in SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG)which aims to build a robust and high-quality Continuing Education and Training(CET) ecosystem through strategic partnerships and management of CET providers,and engagement of enterprises in skills development. Specifically, the IDD2will contribute to building a robust, high‑quality Continuing Education andTraining (CET) ecosystem by partnering strategic training providers,enterprises, and agencies to translate industry trends into actionable skillsstrategies and workforce transformation outcomes aligned with industry and JobTransformation Maps (JTMs).

You will be reporting to the Team Leadand be part of a team responsible to perform industry development andpartnership engagement work.

. Translating industry and workforceintelligence into actionable skills and training interventions

. Driving industry‑ledpartnerships to support workforce transformation and skills upgrading

. Implementing and scaling national programmessuch as SCTP

. Monitoring programme effectiveness andcontinuously refining strategies based on data and feedback

Industry & Skills Strategy

. Synthesises local and international industryintelligence into jobs, skills, and training strategies

. Applies labour market insights to identifypriority and emerging skills areas

. Identify and engage best-in-class partners to dodemand sensing, develop training solutions and drive skills upgrading

. Work with strategic partners to implement CETSector plans

Partnership Development & AccountManagement

. Identifies, evaluates, and engages best‑in‑classpartners (enterprises, CET Centres, IHLs)

. Builds and sustains strategic partnerships toco‑develop training solutions and demand‑drivenprogrammes

. Manages partner lifecycle includingappointment, renewal, performance monitoring, and issue resolution

. Appoint and manage partners for SCTP and otherrelevant industry programmes

Programme Development & Delivery

. Works with partners to curate, design, andimplement training programmes, including SkillsFuture Career TransitionProgramme (SCTP)

. Develops and curates bridging and foundationalmodules (e.g. workplace, digital, financial literacy) to support diverselearner segments

. Explores and applies different trainingmodalities to meet workforce and industry needs

Stakeholder Engagement &Coordination

. Coordinates effectively with internaldivisions and external stakeholders to deliver national programmes

. Builds networks with economic agencies,companies, TACs, unions, and training partners

. Communicates clearly across operational andsenior levels to align stakeholders and drive outcomes

Monitoring, Evaluation &Governance

. Tracks programme take‑up,training partner performance, and outcomes against agreed targets

. Gathers and analyses training demand data,including in new and emerging sectors

. Manages funding agreement, reporting, andadministrative processes with strong governance and accountability

Requirements:

. Possessthe required competencies to execute the job duties proficiently

• Up to 7 years of relevant experience in industry development, partnership management, workforce development, or adult training and education
• Experience in Food Services, Retail, Design, Hotel, Tourism, Arts, Infocomm Technology, Media, Financial Services, or Early Childhood sectors would be an advantage.
• Demonstrated strength in research, analysis, and strategic synthesis
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to work across multiple organisations and levels
• Proven partnership and account management capability, including contract and performance management
• Experience in monitoring, evaluation, and programme governance
• Business development mindset with the ability to identify and pursue new collaboration opportunities
• Resilient, adaptable, and collaborative team player who thrives in a fast‑paced, multi‑project environment

Successfulcandidates will be offered a 1-year contract with potential for a 1-yearextension and consideration for permanent tenure thereafter.

Candidates are encouraged to create aCareers & Skills Passport (CSP) account and include the public CSP profilelink in their application. More information is available at www.myskillsfuture.gov.sg.