Senior Manager, Planning (Enterprise Programmes)

About the role

The Enterprise Group (EG) is looking for a Senior Manager, Planning to lead the strategy, planning and coordination of enterprise-focused programmes and initiatives that build workforce capabilities, advance skills development and support workforce transformation. You will independently manage complex, cross-cutting planning and policy matters, analyse data to support decisions and work with stakeholders across SWDA, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) and other agencies.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and ensure EG's enterprise programmes align with SWDA's strategic objectives and workforce transformation priorities.
• Analyse industry trends, workforce data and programme performance to spot emerging issues and make evidence-based recommendations.
• Provide central oversight of EG's priorities, targets and KPIs, identify performance gaps and recommend follow-up actions.
• Act as EG's desk head, coordinating and synthesising inputs across agencies on cross-cutting policy matters, including parliamentary questions and policy reviews.
• Plan and coordinate the annual corporate planning cycle, consolidating inputs across divisions.

Required profile

• Relevant experience in strategic planning, policy, programme management, corporate planning or related areas.
• Good understanding of labour market and workforce transformation trends, including the impact of technology and automation.
• Awareness of government initiatives on manpower, workforce development and human capital is advantageous.
• Proactive, with ownership and follow-through, able to work independently and collaboratively, and comfortable with ambiguity and change.

Required skills

• Planning and implementation of enterprise-focused initiatives.
• Policy and programme analysis, including assessing gaps and recommending improvements.
• Data analysis and interpretation of programme performance using key performance metrics.
• Strong written communication and presentation skills, able to turn stakeholder views into clear recommendations.
• Stakeholder management and project management, handling multiple priorities and timelines.

Candidates are offered a contract initially, which may be extended or converted to permanent tenure. Applicants are encouraged to create a SkillsFuture CSP account and include their public profile in their resume.