Senior Manager / Assistant Director, Planning, Risk & Safety (Planning)

About the role

The Assistant Director (Planning) plays a critical role in shaping and guiding the organisation's strategic initiatives and policy development. Working closely with the Deputy Director/Director and SIT Management, the role ensures the SIT's strategic objectives align with its mission and vision. The position is within the Planning, Risk and Safety corporate division and is offered as a permanent appointment.

Key responsibilities

• Lead institution-wide strategic planning and coordinate across divisions and clusters to align strategies, budgets and KPIs
• Lead national and international environmental scanning (PESTEL, competitor analysis) and develop strategy papers for the Board of Trustees, senior management and external partners
• Develop institutional performance reports for the Board, MOE and other national stakeholders
• Research and analyse policy developments, oversee the review and development of governance frameworks and policies, and guide their implementation
• Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders, represent the division at committees and events, and lead engagement on SIT 2034 and the SIT Scorecard
• Lead secretariat teams for management committees chaired by the President, including meeting minutes and agenda preparation
• Direct the planning and delivery of high-profile events such as Board retreats and ministerial visits, and lead after-action reviews
• Supervise and mentor junior colleagues, deputise for the Director/Deputy Director at engagements, and contribute to divisional workgroups and taskforces

Required profile

• At least 10 years of relevant experience with a proven track record in strategic planning, policy development and policy formulation
• Prior experience or strong understanding of the education sector and Singapore Government policy-making environment is an advantage
• Leadership or supervisory experience is an advantage

Required skills

• Strong analytical, problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities, able to turn complex issues into clear strategic recommendations
• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects, stakeholders and priorities concurrently
• Proven ability to work with senior management and support high-level decision-making