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MINDEF

Manager (Development)

MINDEF

Permanent

Closing on 31 Aug 2025

What the role is

You manage talent development within the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF), encompassing comprehensive oversight of talent development frameworks and course administration.

What you will be working on

- Develop the development strategy for SAF talents to ensure a sustainable pipeline of talents who are ready to take on leadership appointments in the future - Oversee the implementation of the development strategy through further developing and implementing a developmental roadmap for over 1,200 talents within the SAF - Manage the nomination of talents for over 50 courses each year both within and outside the SAF - Manage the administration of the courses for the talents, including their funding requirements - Coordinate with whole-of-government for select projects to groom high potential talents within the SAF for higher-level appointments Challenge(s) - Managing amorphous long-term development issues - Aligning courses with broader developmental roadmap - Coordinating with diverse stakeholder groups - Ensuring future-focused development approaches

What we are looking for

- Background in HR development or talent management - Experience in training and development programme administration - Familiarity with public service or military organisational structure is advantageous - Strong stakeholder management abilities, particularly in dealing with senior leadership and multiple government agencies - Excellent project management skills - Sharp analytical and strategic thinking skills - Good decision-making capabilities - Strong communication skills - Ability to work under pressure and manage tight deadlines - Detail-oriented approach for handling course administration and documentation (Applicants with no experience may apply.) Appointment will be commensurate with your experience. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

About MINDEF

The mission of MINDEF and the Singapore Armed Forces is to enhance Singapore's peace and security through deterrence and diplomacy, and should these fail, to secure a swift and decisive victory over the aggressor. The Defence Executive Officer (DXO) scheme is the non-uniformed career scheme of MINDEF that offers myriad opportunities in various job functions, such as corporate communications, cyber security, data analytics and visualisation, defence policy, finance, HR, psychology, and more. Embodying the same level of commitment towards defence, DXOs work together with their military counterparts to contribute to MINDEF/SAF’s mission and ensure Singapore's security and stability. United by this common cause, our lines of defence complement each other to secure the prosperity and progress of our nation.

About your application process

This job is closing on 31 Aug 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 MINDEF or the wider Public Service.