What the role is:You will be part of the Human Capital Cluster in IMDA, the Jobs and Skills Division is a dynamic team that seeks to work with multiple stakeholders to conceptualise, design, plan and implement ICM training programmes to develop Singapore's Infocomm media (ICM) workforce.To be effective in this role, you should preferably have a good understanding of the ICM sector and Continuous Education and Training (CET) landscape.What you will be working on:Overview. Steer tactically in jobs and skills related programmes to keep the existing ICM workforce relevant in a fast-changing tech landscape. This mainly involves upskilling through courses and industry recognised certifications, anticipating future areas to develop workforce skills, and reskilling existing employees in companies to transit into new or evolved job roles. You will work with industry to ensure that all interventions are helpful to narrow the gap between demand and supply for advanced ICM skills.Expectations. From implementation, co-steering initiatives, to outcome reporting, you will work with a team within the Jobs and Skills Division. You are expected to be creative in problem identification and solutioning, be able to present your work to senior management, and hands-on for end-to-end operations within the team.Partnerships. Develop and build strong working relationships across industry partners such as IHLs and TACs, IMDA divisions and with relevant government/public agencies to implement programmes to support the upskilling and reskilling of the ICM workforce.Operational Excellence. Manage and work with the team's assessment of project proposals with industry partners, finalise project scope, balancing business considerations and national interest needs. Manage project or workstream budget planning, tracking and management reporting of funding utilisation and outcomes/KPIs achieved for programmes under your team's portfolio.What we are looking for:7 to 10 years of relevant working experience in project management roles and preferably with experience in ICT industry or public sectorGood working knowledge in tech areas such as AI/GenAI, Cloud, Software Engineering.Good working knowledge of data storytelling using data analytics tools such as Tableau will be a plus.Prior experience in administration of grants, either public or private, will be an added advantage.Background in Computer Science, Tech disciplines or equivalent.Have good communication (writing and presentation) skills with experience in business development will be an added advantage.Well-versed in management of stakeholders at all levels, both externally and internally.Good interpersonal skill and able to adapt to a fast-paced environment.Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities: Able to work with ambiguity and loosely defined problem spaces.Learning & Development and Management Consulting skills will be an added advantage.Able to propose and implement solutions in narrow timeframes.Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment under minimal supervision.Passionate about talent development work with a very good understanding in the areas of tech skills.Only shortlisted applicants will be notified.Position offered will be commensurate with experience.#LI-BR1About Info-communications Media Development Authority:Info-communications Media Development Authority (www.imda.gov.sg) offers a rewarding career that gives you a front seat in the fast-changing infocomm media sector, where technology and content are shaping the way people view the world more than ever. We offer a wide range of opportunities, where talented individuals and teams can make a difference. Whether you are developing a telecommunications policy affecting consumers or spearheading a scheme to nurture budding media talents, each member of IMDA contributes towards driving innovation, enhancing productivity for economic growth, and improving the quality of life for all Singaporeans. As a statutory board in the Ministry of Communications and Information, IMDA promotes and regulates the infocomm and media sectors.
