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Workforce Singapore

Principal/Senior Manager/Manager, Strategic Planning Division [SPD]

Fixed Terms
Closing on 07 Jun 2026

What the role is

You will play a key role in the Strategic Planning Division as an individual contributor and/or team lead, supporting the development of SWDA’s strategic direction, policy work and organisational development efforts. This includes working across SWDA and with external stakeholders such as MOM and Whole-of-Government partners to shape strategies, review policies, monitor emerging trends, and strengthen organisational alignment and effectiveness. Your responsibilities may include the following:

What you will be working on

  • Drive and support strategic planning work to shape SWDA’s long-term direction and priorities
    • Develop and coordinate strategies to inform policy, programmes and initiatives across SWDA
    • Work with SWDA divisions to translate strategic priorities into coordinated plans and actionable initiatives
    • Monitor and assess emerging trends and future developments, including working with the Futures Office, to strengthen SWDA’s strategic planning
    • Work on strategic communications issues arising from SWDA’s strategic priorities, in collaboration with the Strategic Comms Division where required

  • Formulate and review policies to support the achievement of SWDA’s mission
    • Conceptualize and coordinate whole-of-government policies to advance the Jobs and Skills agenda
    • Drive and coordinate policy reviews to ensure relevance and alignment to SWDA’s strategic objectives
    • Serve as a key interface with MOM and Whole-of-Government partners on policy matters, including supporting Budget/COS and responses to Parliamentary Questions

  • Drive and support organisational development efforts to strengthen SWDA’s effectiveness
    • Support initiatives that align SWDA’s structures, processes and ways of working with its strategic directions
    • Work across divisions including corporate planning and HR to strengthen organisational alignment, improve effectiveness
    • Enhance organisational capacity to respond to internal and external challenges through planning, coordination and capability-building efforts

What we are looking for

Knowledge/Skills

  • Excellent writing and communication skills
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, and able to understand issues beyond the surface
  • Good project management and problem-solving skills
  • Have a good theoretical understanding and application of principles and concepts in labour economics
  • Have a good understanding of public governance and its principles
  • Familiarity with data governance and principles is preferred

Aptitudes/Abilities

  • Strong interpersonal skills and able to engage external and internal stakeholders
  • Perceptive and able to problem-solve and work independently
  • Resourceful and pro-active in managing work assignments
  • Comfortable to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
  • Organised, meticulous and detail oriented with an inquisitive mind that seeks to understand beyond the surface
  • Be committed to the ethos of public service

About your application process

This job is closing on 07 Jun 2026.

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 Workforce Singapore or the wider Public Service.

About Workforce Singapore

Workforce Singapore (WSG) is a statutory board under the Ministry of Manpower (MOM). It will oversee the transformation of the local workforce and industry to meet ongoing economic challenges. WSG will promote the development, competitiveness, inclusiveness, and employability of all levels of the workforce. This will ensure that all sectors of the economy are supported by a strong, inclusive Singaporean core. While its key focus is to help workers meet their career aspirations and secure quality jobs at different stages of life, WSG will also address the needs of business owners and companies by providing support to enable manpower-lean enterprises to remain competitive. It will help businesses in different economic sectors create quality jobs, develop a manpower pipeline to support industry growth, and match the right people to the right jobs

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