To build futures capabilities to support Workplace Policy and Strategy Division’s (WPSD) work and to shape proactive medium-term agenda, by a) identifying emerging trends through horizon scanning, b) anticipating and red-teaming future scenarios, and c) conducting scans on nascent policy options being discussed elsewhere.
Ministry of Manpower
Senior Manager/ Principal Manager (Futures and Research), WPSD (Part-time)
Contract
Closing on 01 May 2026What the role is
What you will be working on
• Drive WPSD’s sensemaking capabilities on workplace policies by working with team supervisors, officers and external stakeholders on futures-related research projects
• Conduct horizon scanning to identify emerging trends, weak signals, and disruptions that could impact workplace policies.
• Conduct scans on nascent policy options that are being developed in Singapore and overseas
• Synthesis information and data into publications (e.g. e-newsletters, short-cycle info notes, longer trend analysis) based on these scans to inform officers in WPSD, MOM or stakeholders of related developments
• Engage in scenario-planning based on future trends, and by interfacing with other foresight partners within Government
• Conduct and support red-teaming exercises based on future scenarios, as well as engage in critical thinking to question organisational assumptions and blindspots as part of policy development and review
• Advance an evidence-based approach to policy development. For example, conduct end-to-end analysis on ways to encourage employers to provide flexible work arrangements (FWAs) to their employees.
What we are looking for
• Tertiary qualifications from a local or recognized education institution
• Preferably with 2-3 years of relevant experience in foresight and futures work
• Strong analytical and ideation skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Comfortable with engaging internal and external stakeholders in policy discussions
About your application process
This job is closing on 01 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 Ministry of Manpower or the wider Public Service.
About Ministry of Manpower
Championing Human Potential for a Thriving Singapore
Singaporeans are at the heart of what we do. The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) empowers our people and fosters a thriving, inclusive workforce that drives Singapore's growth and prosperity. By working closely with our tripartite partners, industry and community stakeholders, we strive to create workforce and workplace policies that foster resilience, adaptability, and a bright future for a thriving Singapore.
As an MOM officer, you will be part of this meaningful mission, contributing across diverse and impactful areas - from shaping forward-looking and effective manpower policies and strengthening industrial relations, to enhancing workplace safety standards and ensuring balanced local and foreign workforce regulations. Here at MOM, we are committed to creating an inclusive experience not just for our national workforce, but also for our officers who work tirelessly to champion human potential for a thriving Singapore.
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