Manager/Senior Manager, National AI Impact Programme (Partnerships)

About the role

The Industry Development Division 2 (IDD2) of the Training Partners Group in the Skills and Workforce Development Agency (SWDA) is recruiting a Manager/Senior Manager for its National AI Impact Programme (Partnerships). Reporting to the Team Lead, you will design, implement and continuously improve workforce development initiatives under the SkillsFuture AI Subscription initiative, and manage the end-to-end implementation of the AI course curation and signposting workstream with CET providers, AI solution providers and other stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Translate industry, workforce intelligence and policy intent into viable programme designs and implementation approaches.
• Develop and run the AI course curation and signposting framework, and oversee AI subscription workstreams.
• Engage and coordinate with CET providers, AI solution providers, learners, enterprises and government agencies.
• Manage AI solution provider onboarding, contract administration, service requirements, invoice verification, payment controls and issue resolution.
• Handle feedback, appeals and case management in line with programme policies, audit requirements and quality standards.
• Monitor performance indicators such as uptake, utilisation, learner feedback, claims and payment status, and report on operational risks and implementation issues.

Required profile

• At least 3 years of relevant experience in industry development, partnership management and workforce development.
• Proven partnership and project management capability, including contract and performance management.
• Experience in monitoring, evaluation and programme governance.
• Advantageous: experience in workforce development, grants administration, public sector operations or large-scale programme administration in the Infocomm Technology and Media sectors.
• Contract offered initially, with possible extension or permanent tenure.

Required skills

• Stakeholder engagement and multi-stakeholder management
• Programme development and delivery
• Governance, financial control and compliance
• Data analysis and performance reporting
• Clear communication and facilitation