Description
GovTech is the lead agency driving Singapore's Smart Nation initiatives and public sector digital transformation. As the Centre of Excellence for Infocomm Technology and Smart Systems (ICT & SS), GovTech develops the Singapore Government's capabilities in Data Science & Artificial Intelligence, Application Development, Smart City Technology, Digital Infrastructure, and Cybersecurity.
We offer a purposeful career to make lives better, empowering our people to master their craft through robust learning and development opportunities all year round. Play a part in Singapore's vision to build a Smart Nation and embark on your meaningful journey to build tech for public good.
As a Manager / Senior Manager in the Learning & Leadership Development team, you will serve as a strategic partner in designing and implementing next-generation talent and leadership development interventions. You will shape innovative learning solutions that accelerate leadership capabilities across the organization while ensuring alignment with GovTech's digital transformation agenda and business priorities.
Technical Expertise
- Possess strong instructional design expertise and demonstrate mastery of adult learning principles and methodologies.
- Proven experience in programme and project management, with excellent facilitation and presentation skills.
- Ability to design and implement effective assessment and evaluation methods to identify impact.
- Leadership competencies are crucial for this role, including strategic thinking and execution excellence, stakeholder engagement and management skills, and change management capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Design end-to-end leadership curriculum for managers and senior leaders, from needs analysis to learning journeys and assessment.
- Translate organisational priorities and business needs into programmes that build real capability at scale.
- Apply adult learning and behaviour-change principles to build blended experiences.
- Partner with internal stakeholders and external learning delivery partners to contextualise and iterate programmes.
Leadership Programmes Portfolio Management
- Manage and execute flagship leadership development programmes.
- Conduct organisation-wide learning needs analysis using data-driven approaches.
- Oversee vendor partnerships, procurement processes, and budget management for leadership development initiatives.
Talent Development
- Partner with leaders to identify and nurture emerging talent within the organisation.
- Support succession planning processes through talent assessment and development.
- Facilitate career conversations and provide guidance on development planning.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Build and maintain relationships with senior leadership to ensure programme alignment.
- Collaborate with external learning partners on programme improvements and innovations.
Experience
- A minimum of 8 years of experience in leadership development is required.
- Experience working with leadership frameworks and tools.
- A proven track record in building organizational capability through learning interventions.
Personal Attributes
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
- Results-oriented, able to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes within tight timelines.
- Collaborative team player with learning agility and a growth mindset.