As a Senior Assistant /Assistant Director in the Project Office, you will lead the strategic development and redevelopment of recreational facilities and spaces for migrant workers, with the primary objective of de-densifying community hotspots and minimising public disamenities. This encompasses managing large-scale multi-year development projects, reinstatement or demolition works, and establishing short-term temporary recreational spaces. The role contributes to ACE’s objectives by supporting the social and recreational needs of migrant workers.
Ministry of Manpower
Senior / Assistant Director, Project Office, Social Resilience Branch, ACE Group
Permanent/Contract
Closing on 08 May 2026What the role is
What you will be working on
• Lead the development of comprehensive project plans for recreational facilities for migrant workers, managing all phases from initial design through to construction
• Analyse and distil business and operational requirements against spatial constraints, technical feasibility and budget parameters to determine optimal project scope and design solutions
• Translate user needs and business requirements for recreational spaces into detailed specifications for design, construction and operations
• Lead a team of officers to project manage the redevelopment projects and coordinate with multiple stakeholders (government authorities, consultants, contractors etc) to ensure seamless project execution
• Manage budget allocation, monitor expenditure and oversee the contract and financing frameworks throughout the entire project lifecycle
• Oversee procurement processes, lead consultant and contractor selection, and ensure contract management compliance with regulatory requirements and organisational policies.
• Proactively identify project derailers and provide concise status updates to senior management with impact assessment and viable alternative solutions to enable swift decision-making.
What we are looking for
• Minimum 8 years of work experience in related field, preferably in project management and with at least 5 years’ experience in supervisory role
• Excellent written and spoken skills.
• Proven track record in stakeholder management; have good interpersonal skills to liaise and negotiate with internal and external stakeholders at various levels.
• Critical thinking skills to analyse complex and multi-factorial issues.
• Able to work independently or as a team, and adaptable to changes
About your application process
This job is closing on 08 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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