SkillsFuture Singapore

Manager, Skills Strategy & Planning (SIPD)

Fixed Terms

Closing on 21 Jan 2026

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 the National Skills Authority, 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 Skills Intelligence and Planning Division in SSG to shape the future of SSG’s skills and WSQ policies, undertake strategic skills planning, and develop cutting-edge jobs-skills analytics and data science models. You will have the opportunity to be involved in the development of the National Jobs-Skills Intelligence (NJSI) engine, generating critical insights that drive the SkillsFuture agenda forward. By establishing strategic partnerships with frontier firms, best-in-class institutions, and international organisations, you'll enhance our capabilities and position us as a leading authority in the skills landscape, influencing national policies and operational strategies.

What you will be working on

The Manager, Skills Strategy & Planning is an individual contributor who plays a pivotal role in advancing SkillsFuture Singapore's mission to enable individuals to learn for life, pursue skills mastery, and develop fulfilling careers for a future-ready Singapore. This position is central to reviewing, planning, and developing skills-related policies, guidelines, and strategies that support an agile and responsive skills-first ecosystem. The role embodies SSG's ACCOLade values of Adaptability, Commitment, Collaboration, Openness, Learning, and Dedication, while contributing to the vision of building a nation of lifelong learners and a society that values skills mastery.

Policy Development and Strategic Planning

Develop and lead comprehensive policy implementation plans, including communications and change management strategies for both internal and external stakeholders by applying skills-related knowledge and trends in policy development while employing appropriate policy levers contextualised to the skills domain
Monitor and stay updated on international and local discourse and trends in skills-related policy developments, showcasing Systems Thinking by connecting skills policy issues with larger system interdependencies and identifying implications across agencies and domains

Data Analysis and Research

Collect and analyse data, stakeholder feedback, labour market intelligence, and research studies to recommend and inform policy reviews and strategic planning, as well as to critically evaluate information using appropriate analysis methodologies and identify key issues that might impact policy optimization
Collaborate with SSG's Research Office to evaluate research projects, demonstrating the ability to conduct technical evaluations and propose solutions while identifying potential risks related to implementation

Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration

Collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to develop plans and ensure effective coordination and implementation of policies; identify and prioritise stakeholders, build sustainable relationships, and implement stakeholder engagement plans to achieve policy objectives
Support collaboration and forging of international and local partnerships to progress SSG's skills-first agenda, and to manage differences in perspectives and interests to forge common ground among diverse stakeholders

Communication and Documentation

Prepare comprehensive policy papers and discussions for decision and endorsement, including performing secretariat duties for relevant meetings, showcasing excellent written and verbal communication skills
Translate complex analysis into clear, actionable recommendations to support decision-making processes

What we are looking for

We'd love to hear from you if you have the required competencies to execute the job duties proficiently:

Proven capabilities and analytical skillsets to distill issues and sense-make from diverse information sources, arriving at innovative policy solutions that align with SSG's mission
Comfortable working with data and using data to make data-informed policy recommendations and change, with appreciation for user and business needs assessment
Effective written and verbal communication abilities to synthesize and express complex ideas simply, ensuring effective stakeholder engagement across all levels
Team player who can work effectively with multiple stakeholders, both internal and external, to ensure successful policy implementation
Self-starter with strong learning agility to independently scope and drive initiatives, comfortable making progress in unclear or fast-evolving contexts
Up to 6 years of relevant work experience in policy development and implementation, planning roles, or operational policy planning and review. However, those with no relevant experience but can show the demonstration of required skills through relevant projects or short stints in similar areas / functions are also encouraged to apply

Successful candidates will be offered a 1-year contract with potential for a 1-year extension and consideration for permanent tenure thereafter.

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.

Your skills and experience counts! Come talk to us!

About your application process

This job is closing on 21 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 SkillsFuture Singapore or the wider Public Service.

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.

Learn more about SkillsFuture Singapore