Manager / Senior Manager, Research Office (SPD)

SkillsFuture Singapore

Fixed Terms

Closing on 30 Dec 2025

What the role is

[What the role is]

SSG is a dynamic and forward-thinking organization dedicated to empowering individuals and shaping the future of Singapore's workforce. As a statutory board under the Ministry of Education, SSG leads the charge in driving the SkillsFuture movement, a national initiative that promotes lifelong learning and skills development. With a strong focus on innovation and collaboration, SSG works closely with employers, training providers, and individuals to create a vibrant ecosystem of learning and growth. By offering a wide range of initiatives, programs, and funding schemes, SSG enables individuals to unlock their full potential, acquire new competencies, and stay ahead in a rapidly changing job market.

Join the SPD team in SSG. We drive strategic coherence across the organisation, while sparking new forms of thinking and conceptualise new national and agency level policies to advance SSG’s mission in supporting the SkillsFuture movement. We also advance research aligned to the SSG strategic priorities to facilitate evidence-based policymaking, programme development and improvements to practice.

What you will be working on

[What you will be working on]

The Manager/Senior Manager in the Research Office of the Strategic Planning Division will play a pivotal role in advancing the SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) Research Agenda. This involves engaging with local and international research communities, identifying emerging trends in Continuing Education and Training (CET), and integrating research findings to inform policy and programme planning. The role requires a proactive approach in driving collaborations and translating research insights into actionable policies and programmes, aligned with SSG's mission to enhance Singapore's workforce skills development.

Research Engagement and Collaboration:

Advance SSG's Research Agenda by engaging with the local and international research community
Benchmark Singapore's progress and learn best practices through reviews and collaborations

Trend Analysis and Research Anticipation:

Identify and anticipate research interests and needs based on CET trends and insights from experts
Ensure the currency of SSG’s Research Agenda to inform policymaking and programme planning

Research Integration and Synthesis:

Integrate research findings and conduct literature reviews on priority areas in the CET landscape
Support policy reviews and implementations through comprehensive research syntheses

Translation of Research and Evaluation of Outcomes:

Drive collaboration with researchers and stakeholders to translate research findings into policies and programmes
Oversee evaluation studies to assess impact of SSG’s policies and programmes, including management of longitudinal assessment tools

Research Planning and Secretariat Duties:

Plan and implement research ideations and discussions with stakeholders
Perform secretariat duties for key meeting platforms, ensuring effective communication and coordination

What we are looking for

Possess the required competencies to execute the job duties proficiently
Strong ability to synthesise a broad range of information and logically structure findings
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to multi-task and balance competing priorities, often under tight deadlines
Proven experience in engaging stakeholders and driving fruitful collaborations
Resourcefulness and a strong drive to achieve results
Ability to anticipate needs and make informed judgement calls within the scope of responsibilities
Prior experience in research and/or longitudinal panel study is advantageous
Proficiency in data analytics is appreciated

[What we are looking for]

Successful candidates will be offered a 2-year contract in the first instance and may be considered for an extension or be placed on a permanent tenure.

Candidates are encouraged to sign up for a Careers & Skills Passport (CSP) account and include your CSP public profile in your resume. Please check out www.myskillsfuture.gov.sg for details on the CSP.

About SkillsFuture Singapore

SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) is a statutory board under the Ministry of Education (MOE). It will drive and coordinate the implementation of the national SkillsFuture movement, promote a culture and holistic system of lifelong learning through the pursuit of skills mastery, and strengthen the ecosystem of quality education and training in Singapore. SSG will strengthen the adult training infrastructure by taking on all existing functions of the Committee for Private Education (CPE) and guide the Institute for Adult Learning (IAL) to enhance the capabilities and professionalism of adult educators. SSG will play a key role in the quality assurance for private education institutions and adult training centres. Together with educational institutions and training partners, SSG will ensure that students and working adults have access to high quality, industry-relevant training throughout life. SSG will also bring together synergies in continuing education and training (CET) and pre-employment training (PET), so skills requirements will continue to meet the demands of different sectors of the economy.

About your application process

This job is closing on 30 Dec 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 SkillsFuture Singapore or the wider Public Service.