Senior/Assistant Director (Corporate Planning), Futures and Planning Division

About the role

The Corporate Planning team (CP) sits within METI's Futures and Planning Division, which oversees the full value chain of corporate planning and advances Singapore's economic strategies. The team works closely with senior management to turn strategy into action, align the organisation, ensure sound governance and deliver METI's Strategic Priorities. The role leads corporate planning for the METI family, drives strategic resource management and strengthens systems governance.

Key responsibilities

• Lead corporate planning for the METI family, including the annual work planning process and the planning and management of senior leadership platforms
• Drive strategic resource management by supporting the prioritisation and allocation of budget and manpower to key economic projects
• Strengthen systems governance (target setting, performance monitoring and progress assurance) across METI and the Firefly Family
• Drive Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) within METI
• Design, organise and run planning processes to set Strategic Priorities and ensure disciplined follow-through with implementation plans
• Support the development of agendas and frameworks for METI-Exco and senior management meetings, and coordinate implementation of agreed strategies
• Design and implement resource allocation frameworks, principles and tools, and work with stakeholders to balance competing demands
• Support key Ministerial-level economic strategy decision-making platforms

Required profile

• Diploma or tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline; remuneration depends on qualifications and experience
• Relevant experience in corporate planning, enterprise risk management or resource management is an advantage
• Strong interest in Singapore's economy and economic strategies
• Strong analytical skills, comfort with complexity and ambiguity, and a strong learning orientation
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and interpersonal skills

Required skills

• Proficiency in Excel and AI tools is preferred
• Experience in data analysis is an added advantage