As a Manager/Senior Manager in Futures & Insights, you will

• Conduct horizon scanning and futures research to identify emerging workforce, societal and economic trends that impact career development and labour market policies

• Translate insights from research and foresight into actionable strategies, programme proposals and policy recommendations

• Design and develop pilot initiatives in collaboration with government agencies and partners to test and scale new approaches to workforce planning, guidance, and support

• Work with internal stakeholders to surface needs, challenges or opportunities where futures thinking and government collaborations can add value

• Engage and manage partnerships with public sector agencies, think tanks, research organisations, and other key stakeholders

• Plan and facilitate workshops, roundtables or capability-building sessions to strengthen futures and innovation across the organisation

• Evaluate the effectiveness and impact of pilot initiatives and provide recommendations for scaling and/or refinement

• Develop reports, strategy papers and presentations for senior management and other stakeholders

Requirements

You should have the following work experience and knowledge:

• Relevant experience in areas such as policy development, strategic planning, foresight, research, or innovation in either the public or private sector

• Experience in programme development or inter-agency projects, especially those involving workforce, economic or societal issues

• Familiarity with futures methodologies (e.g. scenario planning, Delphi studies, systems thinking) will be advantageous

• Good understanding of Singapore’s economic and manpower landscape, as well as public policy processes

• Proficient in MS Office software, particularly PowerPoint for presentations and Excel for analysis

You should possess the following skill sets:

• Strategic Thinking and Insight Generation: Able to synthesise information from diverse sources, generate foresight-informed insights, and connect the dots to develop future-oriented recommendations

• Stakeholder Engagement and Public Sector Collaboration: Confident in engaging and managing diverse stakeholders, including government agencies, research partners, and senior management

• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and compellingly across different formats and audiences

• Project Management: Able to manage concurrent projects from ideation to execution, with strong organisational skills, attention to detail and ability to deliver outcomes on time

• Initiative and Adaptability: Self-motivated, resourceful, and comfortable navigating ambiguity or evolving priorities in an innovation-driven environment

All applicants will be notified on whether they are shortlisted or not within 4 weeks of the closing date of this job posting.