Manager / Senior Manager, Corporate Planning (1-Year Contract)

About the role

The Skills and Workforce Development Agency (SWDA) is recruiting a Manager or Senior Manager for its Corporate Planning Division. The role drives SWDA's corporate strategy and governance, tracks performance outcomes and facilitates international and bilateral engagements. It is a 1-year contract, with possible extension or permanent tenure.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the corporate planning cycle and develop the corporate workplan
• Conceptualize, track and report key performance metrics and outcomes
• Represent SWDA in international engagements and build strategic partnerships
• Coordinate key Board activities and requirements
• Shape and drive corporate strategy, turning long-term goals into organisational plans
• Facilitate senior management retreats and drive internal communications
• Design and oversee enterprise-wide theories of change and performance indicators, and report consolidated performance insights
• Develop and manage the international and regional engagement strategy, including coordination with government agencies on diplomacy and protocol
• Provide secretariat support for Board and senior management meetings and ensure Board governance, including appointments, induction, remuneration and reviews

Required profile

• Proactive, driven and results-oriented, with strong writing, presentation and stakeholder management skills
• Meticulous, able to synthesize complex information into clear recommendations and manage multiple priorities
• Manager: up to 6 years of relevant corporate planning experience; those with no experience but involved in relevant projects may apply
• Senior Manager: at least 6 years of relevant corporate planning experience

Required skills

• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to handle ambiguity and maintain accuracy under pressure
• Experience in corporate planning, performance management, data analytics and/or international engagement is advantageous