Senior Manager (Integrated Programming & Partnership)

About the role

Wisma Geylang Serai (WGS) is one of PA's flagship integrated community hubs, combining community, cultural and commercial facilities to serve residents of the Geylang Serai precinct. The Senior Manager (Integrated Programming & Partnership) leads the planning and delivery of integrated community programmes and partnership initiatives, working with grassroots organisations, co-located partners and community stakeholders to widen outreach, celebrate cultural heritage and build social capital.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement integrated programming strategies for WGS in support of the Assistant Director, delivering a diverse and inclusive range of community programmes.
• Coordinate with the WGS Programmes Advisory Committee, PA MESRA and relevant PA divisions to plan and deliver national-level heritage and cultural programmes.
• Collaborate with the Geylang Serai Community Club and co-located partners to co-develop local programmes and avoid duplication.
• Plan and organise marquee Malay cultural events such as the Hari Raya Bazaar, Bulan Bahasa and arts events.
• Engage Marine Parade GRC grassroots organisations and external stakeholders to co-create programmes that use WGS's integrated facilities.
• Support the recruitment, onboarding and development of volunteers, ensuring strong minority-group participation.
• Supervise the Manager (Integrated Programming) in day-to-day planning and execution.
• Monitor programme outcomes and prepare progress reports for the Assistant Director.

Required profile

• At least 2 to 5 years of experience in a management position.
• Preferred: 5 years of relevant experience in community programming, partnership management, events management or grassroots work, with some supervisory experience.
• Experience working with grassroots organisations, arts groups or cultural networks.
• Familiarity with the Malay community, its cultural landscape and heritage programmes in the Geylang Serai precinct.
• Willingness to work on weekday evenings and weekends for community events.

Required skills

• Strong programme planning and stakeholder engagement skills, coordinating across multiple partners.
• Ability to manage volunteers and build community partnerships.
• Good written and verbal communication in English and Malay; proficiency in Malay.