Manager, Planning

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

• 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.
• Coordinating 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. Interpret 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.