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Housing and Development Board

Programme Manager – Contract

Housing and Development Board

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What the role is

The HDB Green Towns programme (GTP) was developed to bring sustainable living to all existing HDB towns, with large-scale implementation of green features to improve residents’ quality of life. GTP is one of the key programmes under the Singapore Green Plan 2030 (Green Plan), where the Green Plan is a whole-of-nation movement to advance Singapore’s efforts on sustainable development. GTP is a 10-year plan to make HDB towns more sustainable and liveable by 2030. More information on GTP can be found here: https://www.hdb.gov.sg/about-us/our-role/smart-and-sustainable-living/Green-Towns-Progamme Working with a team of Programme Managers and Researchers, you will be involved in: • Managing the deployment of initiatives and ensuring works are carried out and completed within the committed time frame, and milestones/targets are met. • Engagement with relevant stakeholders. • Preparation of publicity and engagement materials.

What you will be working on

Your primary responsibilities includes: • Ensuring all initiatives (eg. Cool coatings, allotment/community gardens) implemented smoothly and within allocated budgets for zone(s) under your charge • Preparation and calling of tender(s) for implementation of initiatives, managing of tender upon award. • Communications plans – Planning and disseminating information to relevant stakeholders to facilitate upfront planning and downstream implementation of initiatives • Coordinating with stakeholders, which includes the HDB team, public agencies, and external parties (e.g., Town Councils) • Facilitating and introducing new initiatives into GTP • Collating and providing updates on progress of works, expenditure, tracking of KPIs, and periodic reporting to the Management

What we are looking for

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, writing, presentation, and organizational skills • Ability to develop and implement communications plans and strategies • Relevant experience in communications and project management in the Built Environment sector (e.g., building construction, estate management) is preferred • Self-motivated, able to work independently, and be an effective team player • Good analytical skills, problem-solving aptitude, and ability to coordinate efforts across teams Successful candidates will be offered a 2-year contract as a start. All applicants will be notified on whether they are shortlisted for the position within 4 weeks of the closing date of this job posting.

About Housing and Development Board

We are Singapore's public housing authority and a statutory board under the Ministry of National Development. We take pride in creating homes and towns that form a quality living environment for the young and old. Throughout the years, our continuous innovation and upgrading programmes have ensured that the heartland remain our cherished home. Join us in making a difference to the heartlands and communities that matter to us. Take on the challenge of shaping the nation’s skyline and landscape. With the wide range of opportunities available in HDB, you play an integral part in redefining the future of public housing and improving the lives of Singaporeans.