Economic Development Board

Manager/Senior Manager, Hub Strategy

Permanent

Closing on 21 May 2026

What the role is

What the role is
The Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) creates sustainable economic growth, with vibrant business and good job opportunities for Singapore. We do this by attracting foreign direct investments from leading multinational companies, in alignment with our industry development plans.

The Hub Strategy division develops and executes strategies to strengthen Singapore’s position as a global hub in Southeast Asia by
• Attracting global and regional headquarters of MNCs;
• Facilitating international organisations (IOs) that support industry development; and
• Enhancing Singapore’s air, land and sea connectivity.

You will join Hub Strategy with a focus on headquarters strategy, with exposure to international organisations and connectivity work.

The work spans strategy formulation, data analysis, value proposition development, programme development and execution, and close engagement with senior stakeholders across the public and private sectors.

You will be expected to own workstreams end-to-end, take initiatives, and exercise peer leadership in inter-divisional and inter-agency working groups.

What you will be working on

What you can expect

Exposure to senior leaders across government and MNCs

The opportunity to shape strategies with nation-wide impact

A role that blends analytical rigour with real-world execution

A collegial, high-performing team that values clarity of thinking and making impact

What we are looking for

Core requirements

At least 3 years of work experience in:
- Strategy roles in MNC headquarters;
- Client-facing roles in consulting, professional services, or advisory firms;
- Strategy, policy, or industry development roles in public sector agencies.

Excellent analytical and conceptual thinking - able to think big picture, analyse and communicate complex / ambiguous issues clearly and simply, use qualitative and quantitative data, and recommend actionable solutions

Excellent project management and leadership skills – able to lead cross-functional projects, manage multiple workstreams, and deliver outcomes effectively and efficiently.

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Adaptable – able to identify and respond quickly to changes in the business environment and changes in priorities.

Good team player and an independent thinker

An advantage if you bring

Experience in quantitative analysis

Experience in strategy development and execution

Singaporean

About your application process

This job is closing on 21 May 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 Economic Development Board or the wider Public Service.

About Economic Development Board

EDB is the lead government agency responsible for planning & executing strategies to enhance Singapore's position as a global business centre and grow the Singapore Economy. We dream, design and deliver solutions that create value for investors and companies in Singapore. Through that, we attract economic opportunities and jobs for the people of Singapore and help shape our country's economic future.

Learn more about Economic Development Board