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WSG Workforce Singapore Agency

Deputy Director [MCD]

Paya Lebar

FULL TIME

September 5, 2024

[What the role is]

You will be part of Workforce Singapore (WSG) management team to develop and implement initiatives and programmes relating to enterprise development. As a Deputy Director, you are expected to assume supervisory responsibilities by overseeing the day-to-day management and development of 4 to 5 teams of staff.
[What you will be working on]
Reporting to the Director of the Division, you will manage 4 to 5 teams in carrying out the following:
  • Develop sectoral capabilities by engaging industry partners, conceputalise new initiatives and interventions relating to enterprise and workforce development
  • Conceputalise pilots to test-bed new initiatives and interventions, and constantly iterate and refine the ideas
  • Drive adoption of cross-sectoral initiatives, as well as other national priority initiatives such as the Skillsfuture Career Health Initiative, through outreach platforms and media publicity
  • Formulate operations policy and engagement strategies and oversee strategic operations planning and processes
  • Lead and oversee the compliance and governance processes within the division
  • Deliver new and innovative ways to acquire new leads, drive partnerships and streamline current processes
  • Monitor and review performance of cross-sectoral initiatives against the performance objectives to ensure alignment to corporate KPIs
  • Manage related strategic linkages and cross-agency projects with government ministries/agencies, unions, industry/employer associations and provide strategic inputs for sectoral skills strategies and plans
  • Drive and implement innovation and special projects, which may be required under WOG/MOM HQ's guidance

[What we are looking for]
Requirements
  • About 10 years of experience in relevant fields, with about 5 years in management position
  • Operations Policy Design & Implementation - Ability to analyse and understand policies and their implications, and translate them into implementation
  • Manage strategic affairs - Demonstrate strategic thinking, able to define organisational performance measures
  • Communication - Deliver effective written and oral communication
  • Relationship management - Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills with internal and external stakeholders
  • People Management - Effectively manage self, and collaborate with individuals/teams internally and externally

Candidates without the relevant work experience but possess the required qualities are welcome to apply


Knowledge/Skills

Programme Implementation
  • Proven ability in formulating operations policy and guidelines and translating it for the delivering of relevant interventions to facilitate job placements for different worker segments
  • Previous hands-on experience in programme development including conducting market sensing and analysis, conceptualising and validating new construct and implementing and reviewing the outcomes
  • Demonstrated success in driving programme adoption with measurable outcomes

Partnership Engagement
  • Proven track record in delivering new and innovative ways to acquire new leads and partnerships
  • Possess a diverse network covering different industries
  • Familiar with client and account management
  • Ability to drive team to execute engagement strategies to meet organisational goals
  • Good track record in partnership and stakeholders engagement

All applicants will be notified on whether they are shortlisted or not within 4 weeks of the closing date of this job posting.

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