Senior Executive/ Manager

What the role is (Cluster’s Description) The Leadership Development & Strategy Cluster oversees the Leadership and Talent Development policies and approaches at the Public Service level, to achieve the following key outcomes: Effective and High-Performing Leaders & Leadership Teams who deliver with excellence today and innovate for tomorrow Leadership Corps with Greater Diversity in experiences, skillsets & perspectives One Public Service Leadership with a common purpose, identity and values We do so by ensuring that our leadership development (LD) approaches are fit-for-purpose. This includes how we identify, develop, and engage senior public service leaders as well as emerging leaders on the central leadership programmes (i.e. the Administrative Service and Public Service Leadership Programme). We do so in close partnership with our training partner, the Civil Service College as well as the HR community and leaders across the Public Service. What you will be working on Formulate, implement and review deployment processes and strategies to build a strong pipeline of leaders for the public service. This will be done in close partnership with HR Divisions in various public agencies. Create a seamless posting experience for scholarship holders and officers on talent programmes. Curate and facilitate structured rotations to groom leaders to have the critical skills, experiences, perspectives, networks and also to develop a good understanding of various sectors. Engage high potential officers in career conversations, understand their needs and match them to jobs to build their competencies. Keep abreast of latest developments in the talent development within and outside of Public Service, and review processes, strategies and approaches where necessary to ensure that they are progressive and relevant to our operating context. What we are looking for Values - We are looking for self-motivated individuals who value integrity, teamwork and take pride in going the extra mile to provide excellent service. Work Experience & Competencies Working Effectively with Stakeholders - Ability to engage stakeholders effectively to understand their needs and concerns, as well as to involve them in the solutioning process and seek their buy-in to initiatives. You should possess strong communication (written and verbal) and presentation skills to engage a wide spectrum of internal and external stakeholders at various levels, including senior management and high-calibre officers. Talent Management - Ability to lead the implementation of talent management processes and initiatives to identify, develop and manage talent. You should be open to new ideas or approaches to talent development and be able to translate them into actionable follow up. HR Policies & Processes - Able to review policies and processes in own area of work with minimal supervision; develop resources to support implementation and adoption of policies and processes. Analytics - Strong planning and analytical skills and at ease with leveraging data and research to formulate strategies/solutions. Other Traits Analytical, resourceful and organised Meticulous with strong attention for details Performance‑oriented and is able to work under pressure or tight timelines Self‑starter who is able to work independently Collaborator who is able to work well with others Successful candidates will be offered a 2‑year contract in the first instance. About Public Service Division The Public Service Division (PSD) stewards a trusted Singapore Public Service for a successful and vibrant Singapore. Our 4 key roles include: Developing a flourishing and diverse workforce by supporting our public officers' continual growth of skills and creating meaningful careers Developing a forward‑looking and inspiring community of leaders who are united, resilient, and anchored in public service values and ethos Building future‑ready public sector organisations by steering and supporting transformation of our organisations and catalysing innovations for organisations to work more effectively Driving good governance, values and excellence to safeguard the integrity and reputation of the Public Service and uphold the trust of citizens Why Join Us When you join PSD, you become part of a community that learns together and cares for one another. We look out for your well‑being and partner you in your career growth. Being in the business of developing People and driving transformation makes our work deeply Purposeful. What you do will impact our public officers and agencies, and in turn make a difference to Singapore and Singaporeans. If you share our passion in reimagining Possibilities and pushing boundaries to shape a first‑class Public Service, we welcome you to join us Follow us @PublicServiceDivision @SGPublicService On LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | The Singapore Public Service: Integrity, Service, Excellence | People, Our Pride | Service, Our Pledge | Integrity, Our Core | Excellence, Our Quest | #J-18808-Ljbffr