As Senior Manager / Manager, Strategic Development in Strategic Planning Division (SPD), you will support Director and Deputy Director SPD in the development of our strategic planning approach and organisational strategy; and implement the organisational strategy to achieve its mission and outcomes. He / She will support the senior management in setting organisational goals and priorities, including setting processes, optimising resources and measuring the organisation’s performance to achieve desired goals. The job holder is required to work closely with multiple internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment of organisation’s direction and intent.
Senior Manager / Manager, Strategic Development (CDA)
Communicable Diseases Agency
Permanent
Closing on 29 Sep 2025
What the role is
What you will be working on
Your key responsibilities include the following:
Support the development and implementation of comprehensive organisational strategies aligned with the CDA's mission, vision, and strategic objectives.
Contribute to the agency's strategic planning process, ensuring alignment of organisational development initiatives with overall strategic objectives
Collaborate with senior leadership to define strategic priorities and initiatives and establish Measurements of Success to measure progress.
Drive the development of actionable plans to achieve strategic objectives and monitor progress towards goals.
Provide strategic guidance and support to division leads in aligning their initiatives with the overall organisational strategy.
Oversee the development and maintenance of a robust performance management framework to track and report on strategic initiatives.
Involve Board of Directors to leverage board expertise and provide governance for Risk, Finance and Human Resources.
Stay abreast of industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies to inform strategic decision-making.
What we are looking for
Job Requirements
Bachelor's degree in business administration, management, or a related field. Tertiary qualification in public health would be appreciated.
3-5 years in strategic planning, organisational strategy, or a related field.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data and insights into actionable strategies.
Demonstrated experience in working with cross-functional teams and driving change management initiatives.
Proficiency in strategic planning tools and methodologies.
Familiarity with performance management and measurement techniques.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
Prior experience working with Board of Directors would be preferred.
About Communicable Diseases Agency
The Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA) was established in 2025 as a statutory board under Singapore's Ministry of Health (MOH) to serve as the central authority for public health policymaking to manage and control the threat of communicable diseases. This is aimed at strengthening Singapore's public health capabilities built during the COVID-19 response to ensure a unified command and coordinated approach across all situations, from routine disease control to future outbreaks.
CDA safeguards the nation from communicable diseases through disease surveillance, outbreak investigations, vaccination programs, public education, and global health collaboration. Beyond domestic activities, the CDA aims to expand Singapore’s global outreach and foster collaboration with international partners.
About your application process
This job is closing on 29 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 Communicable Diseases Agency or the wider Public Service.