The Industry Development Division 2 (IDD2) is part of the Training Partners Group in SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) which aims to build a robust and high-quality Continuing Education and Training (CET) ecosystem through strategic partnerships and management of CET providers, and engagement of enterprises in skills development. Specifically, the IDD2 will contribute to building a robust, high quality Continuing Education and Training (CET) ecosystem by partnering strategic training providers, enterprises, and agencies to translate industry trends into actionable skills strategies and workforce transformation outcomes aligned with industry and Job Transformation Maps (JTMs).
SkillsFuture Singapore
Manager/ Senior Manager, Industry Development Division 2 (IDD2)
Fixed Terms
Closing on 29 Apr 2026What the role is
What you will be working on
You will be reporting to the Team Lead and be part of a team responsible to perform industry development and partnership engagement work.
- Translating industry and workforce intelligence into actionable skills and training interventions
- Driving industry‑led partnerships to support workforce transformation and skills upgrading
- Implementing and scaling national programmes such as SCTP
- Monitoring programme effectiveness and continuously refining strategies based on data and feedback
Industry & Skills Strategy
- Synthesises local and international industry intelligence into jobs, skills, and training strategies
- Applies labour market insights to identify priority and emerging skills areas
- Identify and engage best-in-class partners to do demand sensing, develop training solutions and drive skills upgrading
- Work with strategic partners to implement CET Sector plans
Partnership Development & Account Management
- Identifies, evaluates, and engages best‑in‑class partners (enterprises, CET Centres, IHLs)
- Builds and sustains strategic partnerships to co‑develop training solutions and demand‑driven programmes
- Manages partner lifecycle including appointment, renewal, performance monitoring, and issue resolution
- Appoint and manage partners for SCTP and other relevant industry programmes
Programme Development & Delivery
- Works with partners to curate, design, and implement training programmes, including SkillsFuture Career Transition Programme (SCTP)
- Develops and curates bridging and foundational modules (e.g. workplace, digital, financial literacy) to support diverse learner segments
- Explores and applies different training modalities to meet workforce and industry needs
Stakeholder Engagement & Coordination
- Coordinates effectively with internal divisions and external stakeholders to deliver national programmes
- Builds networks with economic agencies, companies, TACs, unions, and training partners
- Communicates clearly across operational and senior levels to align stakeholders and drive outcomes
Monitoring, Evaluation & Governance
- Tracks programme take‑up, training partner performance, and outcomes against agreed targets
- Gathers and analyses training demand data, including in new and emerging sectors
- Manages funding agreement, reporting, and administrative processes with strong governance and accountability
What we are looking for
- Possess the required competencies to execute the job duties proficiently
- Up to 7 years of relevant experience in industry development, partnership management, workforce development, or adult training and education
- Experience in Food Services, Retail, Design, Hotel, Tourism, Arts, Infocomm Technology, Media, Financial Services, or Early Childhood sectors would be an advantage.
- Demonstrated strength in research, analysis, and strategic synthesis
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to work across multiple organisations and levels
- Proven partnership and account management capability, including contract and performance management
- Experience in monitoring, evaluation, and programme governance
- Business development mindset with the ability to identify and pursue new collaboration opportunities
- Resilient, adaptable, and collaborative team player who thrives in a fast‑paced, multi‑project environment
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 create a Careers & Skills Passport (CSP) account and include the public CSP profile link in their application. More information is available at www.myskillsfuture.gov.sg.
About your application process
This job is closing on 29 Apr 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.
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