Assistant Director/Senior Manager, Manpower Policy

Role overview

IMDA is hiring a driven Assistant Director/Senior Manager to join the Human Capital team within Planning, Strategy & Data. The role focuses on shaping manpower policy work that keeps up with developments in technology and media.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and refresh manpower policies so they remain relevant to changes in the tech and media sectors.
• Carry out policy studies, examine data, and assess new industry trends to support policy decisions.
• Draft clear, high-quality briefs and presentation materials for senior leadership, senior public sector stakeholders, and Ministers.
• Manage the execution of manpower policies and related operational processes, ensuring delivery happens on time and effectively.
• Work closely with teams inside the organisation and with external government agencies to align priorities and strategic goals.
• Guide, coach, and build up a team of policy officers so they can contribute effectively to the cluster’s objectives.

What the organisation is looking for

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience, ideally in policy development work within the Singapore Government.
• Strong ability to analyse information, make sense of complex data, and spot the most important issues.
• Very good written and spoken communication skills, with confidence in explaining complicated ideas to senior stakeholders in a clear and convincing way.
• Proven leadership experience, including the ability to develop and manage high-performing teams.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-moving environment.
• Knowledge of government structures and policy-making processes will be an added advantage.

Additional information

This position is based in Singapore and is a full-time, on-site role.