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Ministry Of Social And Family Development

Manager/Senior Manager (Planning & Organisation Development), ECDA/CDS

Ministry Of Social And Family Development

Contract

Closing on 01 Sep 2025

What the role is

The Planning & Organisation Development (POD) team in the Corporate Development and Services (CDS) Division plays a vital role in shaping ECDA's strategic direction and developing our people. This role presents an opportunity to drive transformative change and build a high-performing culture through strategic planning and capability development initiatives.

What you will be working on

We are looking for a dynamic, resourceful and highly-driven individual to join our team. In partnership with the team, you will play a crucial role in delivering the following areas: 1. Strategic/Corporate Planning a. Develop and execute overall strategic roadmap, from shorter-term workplans to mid- and long-term directions and goals. b. Support organization-wide transformation initiatives including developing and implementing change management strategies to enhance operational effectiveness. c. Lead as secretariat for strategic planning meetings and ensure follow through of key decisions. d. Lead in the coordination of Business Continuity Plan (BCP) as part of Enterprise Risk Management 2. Staff Development and Capability building a. Drive ECDA’s strategic capability development to build a future ready workforce. The role also includes supporting team initiatives and cross-functional projects as needed, and there will be opportunities to take on additional projects based on your interests and capabilities.

What we are looking for

- Candidates with experience at Manager (3+ years) or Senior Manager (5+ years) level, with proven track record in strategic planning, corporate planning, or organisational transformation. - Strong candidates with equivalent experience in driving complex initiatives in other areas will be considered. - Analytical individual who thrives in ambiguous environments and drives results through change - Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organisation - Strategic thinker who thrives in ambiguous environments and drives results through change - Strong communicator who brings diverse perspectives together for effective solutions - Proven problem-solving skills with the ability to lead and deliver initiatives

About Ministry Of Social And Family Development

“We are Professionals with Passion for People” The Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) develops the “heartware” for Singapore through our policies, community infrastructure, programmes and services. Our mission is to nurture resilient individuals, strong families and a caring society that can overcome challenges together. We are committed and passionate in developing a strong social service sector, and play key roles in shaping the future of Singapore. Through these efforts, we hope to play a part in helping our citizens achieve their hopes and aspirations for themselves and their families. A career in MSF is a challenging and fulfilling one that allows you to make a difference in shaping the lives of Singaporeans. If you are driven and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, we welcome you to be part of the MSF Family!

About your application process

This job is closing on 01 Sep 2025.

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and apply for other roles within Ministry Of Social And Family Development or the wider Public Service.