Manager/Senior Manager/Principal Manager (TPPD)

[What the role is]

The Training Planning and Programmes Development Division (TPPD) is part of the Training Partners Group (TPG) within the Skills and Workforce Development Agency. As a key member of the Group's strategy unit, you will be at the forefront of conceptualising training partners (TPs)-related strategies, developing and managing operational policies and programmes with a high impact on the Continuing Education and Training (CET) ecosystem.

[What you will be working on]

You will be responsible for driving the adoption of TP-related policies and programmes, collaborating with other SWDA divisions, the Ministry of Manpower, and the Ministry of Education (MOE), and ensuring they meet the diverse needs of stakeholders.

• Strategy Formulation and Programme Management

  • Formulate, plan, and review strategies, operational policies, and programmes in consultation with relevant stakeholders

  • Conceptualise and execute strategies for successful implementation of policies and programmes, identifying challenges and formulating measures to address them

  • Communicate strategies and plans through drafting submissions and papers, or presentations to Senior Management.

• Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration

  • Coordinate discussions and engagement sessions with internal (e.g., other SWDA Divisions) and external stakeholders (e.g., other agencies and Ministries, training partners) to ensure seamless implementation and collaboration

• Data analysis and Reporting

  • Track progress and outcomes of policies and programmes, including data gathering and analysis for reporting, overseeing budgets, and developing system enhancements

  • Propose and implement data analysis and evaluation approaches to measure outcomes and effectiveness of CET programmes

• Additional Responsibilities

  • Undertake any other duties as assigned to support the division's strategic objectives and contribute to shaping the future of Singapore's workforce

[What we are looking for]

• Possess the required competencies to execute the job duties proficiently

• At least 3-5 years experience in operational policy planning and review work

• Good analytical and systematic problem-solving skills, with strategic foresight to translate broad problem statements into specific policies and identify key issues of relevance

• Enjoy tackling challenges and solving complex issues, able to distil key issues from complex information and synthesise diverse and conflicting information to develop solutions, interventions, and frameworks

• Adaptable and comfortable with operating in an ambiguous, uncertain, and fast-moving environment

• Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and concisely in both written and verbal form

• Competent in using data for analysis and reporting to inform decision-making and strategic planning

• Performance-driven, outcome-oriented, and meticulous

• Enjoys collaborative work and adept at managing stakeholders

Successful candidates will be offered a 2-year contract in the first instance and may be considered for an extension or be placed on a permanent tenure.

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