You will play a supporting role in championing the manpower, skills and enterprises’ needs in the Retail sectors you may be assigned to handle. You will also be managing WSG manpower programmes and initiatives to ensure a sustainable pipeline of workers for your sector(s).
Manager, Industry Engagement (Retail) [TLD]
Workforce Singapore
Fixed TermsClosed
What the role is
What you will be working on
Strategic Manpower Planning
Identify and analyse key industry trends, manpower challenges and skills needs through basic data analytics
Engage strategic accounts and engage companies to diagnose gaps and identify opportunities
Recommend the design of appropriate strategic human capital solutions based on industry or enterprises’ business and manpower needs
Supporting the Industry Transformation Map (ITM) particularly the Jobs and Skills pillar as well as Jobs Transformation Map (JTM)
Stakeholder Engagement and Management
Establish and maintain effective relationships with strategic partners and stakeholders
Collaborate with industry stakeholders including government agencies, associations, tripartite partners, programme partners to develop and implement relevant manpower interventions to address industry manpower issues
Engage with employers to promote adoption of WSG programmes and progressive human resource practices to address their manpower needs and develop deep understanding of employers' hiring demands
Coordinate with employers on the hiring outcome and monitor closely on the sector hiring demand
Programme Management
Plan and review budget requirements and ensure compliance to policies and processes
Organise or support outreach and marketing events such as career events and industry engagements
Track programmes’ progress and analyse industry related information to evaluate and make recommendations for management decision making
What we are looking for
Requirements
Relevant work experience in industry engagement, account/ project management and/or consultancy roles
Strong problem-solving skills and be able to address challenges arising from partner management
Highly resourceful and digitally savvy
Good writing and communication skills
Experience in policy formulation and execution within the Public Service is a bonus
Salary will commensurate with experience
All applicants will be notified on whether they are shortlisted or not within 4 weeks of the closing date of this job posting.
About Workforce Singapore
Workforce Singapore (WSG) is a statutory board under the Ministry of Manpower (MOM). It will oversee the transformation of the local workforce and industry to meet ongoing economic challenges.
WSG will promote the development, competitiveness, inclusiveness, and employability of all levels of the workforce. This will ensure that all sectors of the economy are supported by a strong, inclusive Singaporean core.
While its key focus is to help workers meet their career aspirations and secure quality jobs at different stages of life, WSG will also address the needs of business owners and companies by providing support to enable manpower-lean enterprises to remain competitive. It will help businesses in different economic sectors create quality jobs, develop a manpower pipeline to support industry growth, and match the right people to the right jobs