We are seeking an experienced Senior Organisational Excellence Manager to join our team to contribute to the work at URA, as well as be the key officer-in-charge of OE matters at BOA (Board of Architects). This role requires a strategic and hands-on organisational development (OD) professional who can lead strategic initiatives in driving organisational excellence by strengthening governance, enterprise risk management, and cultural transformation.
This is a 2-year non-renewable contract role.
Urban Redevelopment Authority
Senior Organisational Excellence Manager
Contract
Closing on 31 Jan 2026What the role is
What you will be working on
- Organisational Excellence & Development
Drive comprehensive organisational excellence programmes by designing and implementing frameworks that enhance operational efficiency, service delivery, and performance outcomes. Lead organisational development initiatives including process optimisation, and strategic planning to ensure alignment with organisational objectives and stakeholder expectations (e.g. Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) Reporting).
- Enterprise Risk Management
Establish and maintain robust enterprise risk management frameworks by identifying, assessing, and mitigating organisational risks across all business functions. Develop risk registers, conduct regular risk assessments, and implement monitoring mechanisms to ensure proactive risk identification and response. Collaborate with senior leadership to integrate risk considerations into strategic decision-making processes.
- Governance & Compliance
Strengthen governance structures by developing policies, procedures, and oversight mechanisms that ensure regulatory compliance and ethical business practices. Provide support in compliance monitoring, and implementation of best practice governance standards. This could include Workplace Safey & Health (WSH), and Business Continuity Management (BCM).
- Culture & Transformation
Champion organisational transformation that promote employee engagement, innovation, and continuous improvement.
What we are looking for
• 5-8 years of experience in organisational excellence, organisational development, or related fields
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Psychology, or relevant discipline
• Demonstrated expertise in organisation governance, e.g. enterprise risk management, Workplace Safey & Health (WSH), Business Continuity Management, etc.
• Proven experience in culture transformation and change management initiatives
• Proficiency in data analysis, performance measurement, and reporting tools
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Self-starter with the ability to influence and drive change
• Professional certifications in risk management, WSH, BCM or OD are advantageous
About your application process
This job is closing on 31 Jan 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 Urban Redevelopment Authority or the wider Public Service.
About Urban Redevelopment Authority
The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) is Singapore's national land use planning authority. URA prepares long term strategic plans, as well as detailed local area plans, for physical development, and then co-ordinates and guides efforts to bring these plans to reality. Prudent land use planning has enabled Singapore to enjoy strong economic growth and social cohesion, and ensures that sufficient land is safeguarded to support continued economic progress and future development.
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