manager / senior manager, strategy & product innovation
5 days ago
Job no: 492402
Work type: Permanent
Location: Singapore
Categories: Strategy & Product Innovation
Summary
Dsg is looking for a driven professional to join the Strategy and Product Innovation (SPI) division as a Manager / Senior Manager. In this role, you will shape the future of Singapore Design by turning research and insights into strategies that deliver real impact. You'll work with senior decision-makers, collaborate across government and industry, and contribute to initiatives that advance Singapore's economic, social, and environmental outcomes through design. Join us if you are motivated by purpose-driven work that shapes Singapore's future, strengthens our creative economy, and delivers impact for society.
About DesignSingapore Council Pte Ltd (Dsg)
DesignSingapore Council's (Dsg) vision is for Singapore to be an innovation-driven economy and a loveable city through design by 2025. As the national agency that promotes design, our mission is to develop the design sector, help Singapore use design for innovation and growth, and make life better in this UNESCO Creative City of Design. Dsg is a subsidiary of the Singapore Economic Development Board.
About the Strategy & Product Innovation Unit (SPI)
The Strategy & Product Innovation (SPI) Unit supports Dsg leadership to chart Dsg's strategic direction to develop the design sector, delivering real impact through design. We do this through research that generates action-oriented insights, strategy development and implementation, and creating and maintaining a portfolio of financial and non-financial offerings.
Responsibilities
Research and Insights
Use qualitative and quantitative research to surface opportunities, risks, and insights that shape strategy. Key activities include:
- Conduct futures and horizon scanning
- Analyse economic, industry, and policy data
- Conduct competitor analysis to identify benchmarks and best practices for Singapore
Strategic Planning and Implementation
Shape strategic direction and drive progress assurance. Key activities include:
- Partner with stakeholders to co-create national strategies that grow Singapore Design
- Work with internal teams to set divisional priorities and actionable workplans
- Define success metrics to demonstrate and strengthen design's impact and Dsg's contribution
Requirements
- 2 to 5 years of relevant work experience in strategic planning or corporate planning, ideally in or with the Singapore Government.
- Proven ability to generate and synthesise qualitative and quantitative data into actionable insights. Comfortable using Excel (and similar tools) for analysis.
- Experience facilitating processes from start to finish to achieve outcomes
- Strong track record of building effective stakeholder relationships.
- Excellent writing, communication, and presentation skills – Papers and presentations are how we communicate and turn ideas into action.
- Knowledge of strategy, organisational development, and strategic and systems design frameworks and approaches is a plus.
You would be a great fit for our team if you:
- Are methodical, meticulous, and motivated.
- Are intellectually curious and action-oriented in turning ideas into impact.
- Thrive in bringing clarity to ambiguity.
- Are passionate about Singapore's design and creative ecosystem.
Advertised: 25 Sep 2025 Singapore Standard Time
Applications close: 24 Oct 2025 Singapore Standard Time
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