Manager / Senior Manager, Industry Engagement (Professional Services Sector) [CPSD]

  • Paya Lebar, Singapore
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
[What the role is]You will play a role in championing the workforce transformation and reskilling needs of enterprises in the Professional Services sector. We are seeking a candidate with strong business development or enterprise solutions experience, especially in engaging companies to identify how Workforce Singapore’s initiatives can support their business transformation and manpower needs.[What you will be working on]Enable industry and enterprise capabilities through strategic manpower planning
  • Identify and assess key industry, manpower challenges and skills through data analysis and trend evaluation
  • Engage strategic accounts and companies to ascertain company’s manpower related and reskilling pain points and work with companies to implement strategies for workforce transformation
  • Recommend strategic human capital solutions aligning with industry or enterprises’ business and manpower needs.
  • Support the Industry Transformation Map (ITM) and Jobs Transformation Map (JTM) to articulate key insights and trends, particularly the Jobs and Skills pillar
  • Implement pilot initiatives to identify proof points and use cases related to the national career health agenda
Forge impactful partnerships and collaborations through stakeholder engagement
  • Establish and maintain effective relationships with public agencies, strategic partners and stakeholders
  • Collaborate with industry stakeholders, trade associations, tripartite partners and programme partners to develop and implement relevant manpower interventions to address industry manpower issues
  • Consult with employers to promote adoption of WSG programmes and progressive human resource practices to address their manpower needs
Manage and review programmes to achieve positive outcomes
  • Guide and work with appointed programme partners to ensure compliance with policies and processes
  • Organise or support outreach and marketing events such as career events and industry engagements
  • Track programmes’ progress and analyse industry related information to evaluate and make recommendations for management decision making
[What we are looking for]Knowledge/Skills
  • At least four years of working experience is preferred, although fresh university graduates who possess maturity, strong communication and interpersonal skills will be considered
  • Awareness of various government initiatives related to manpower and training would be advantageous including experience in handling business needs analysis and transformation projects
  • Strong engagement skills with experience in account/ project management and/or consultancy role
  • Strong written and spoken communication skills
  • Good persuasive and negotiation skills
  • Strong data analytics skills would be advantageous
  • Able to synthesise information and data for decision making and outcome monitoring
Aptitudes/Abilities & Other Characteristics
  • Innovative, passionate, and driven
  • Possesses agility in problem-solving in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
  • Possesses strong time management skills
  • Able to work with converging timelines
  • Confident in and comfortable with public speaking
  • Ability to work both independently and in teams
  • Comfortable with data compilation and analysis
  • Possesses an entrepreneurial spirit
  • Embraces digital and technological solutions
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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