Manager/Senior Manager, Industry Engagement (Infocomm Media Sector) [CPSD]

[What the role is]

You will play a role in championing the workforce transformation and reskilling needs of enterprises in the Infocomm Media 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]

• At least four years of working experience is preferred, although fresh university graduates who possess maturity, strong communication and interpersonal skills will be considered.
• Salary will commensurate with experience.

You should possess the following skill sets:

• Industry Engagement and Business Development: Effective stakeholder engagement, with a focus on account/project management or consultancy. Utilise trend analysis and government initiatives to drive business strategies and growth.
• Written and Verbal Communication: Proficient in writing clear submissions and reports, and able to frame appropriate narratives to effectively engage diverse audiences, and also skilled in public speaking.
• Negotiation: Able to strategize negotiation, formulate gameplan and engage in complex discussion to drive collaboration and implementation with stakeholders to achieve desired outcomes.
• Personal effectiveness: Able to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, and work both independently and in teams.
• Critical thinking and Data Proficiency: Proficient in synthesizing information for decision-making and outcome monitoring through data compilation, analysis, and interpretation. Capable of making recommendations based on data insights and comfortable with data analysis.
• Consulting Advisory and Innovative Solutioning: Capable of diagnosing gaps and identify opportunities for businesses and innovative solutions to enhance business processes.