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Job Description:

• Maintain and enhance IT policies, processes and controls to ensure regulatory compliance and effective risk management.
• Lead end-to-end IT audits and regulatory inspections, including response coordination and remediation tracking.
• Assess control gaps against MAS guidelines and monitor corrective actions with stakeholders.
• Provide guidance on IT risk matters and update management on audit and regulatory developments.

Requirements:

• At least 5 years of experience in IT governance, audit, technology risk or IT compliance.
• Strong understanding of MAS TRM and relevant IT governance frameworks (e.g. NIST, ISO 27001).
• Experience in managing IT audits and engaging regulators such as the Monetary Authority of Singapore.

We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted shortly.

Loh Puay Hwee David

EA License | 24C2215

EA Registration Number | R1766892

Work location: Thomson
Working hours: Monday to Friday office hours
Salary: $4200 per month

12 months contract

Job Scope:

People Development and Engagement

• Planning, coordinating and implementing engagement activities
• Maintain and review a talent network of social work and psychology scholars
• Designing and developing content and collaterals that effectively communicate and promote initiatives

Framework Implementation and Evaluation

• Conducting literature reviews on best practices and guidelines
• Supporting the implementation and contextualisation of resilience-building and professional leadership development frameworks
• Engaging with internal and external stakeholders
• Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness and impact of framework implementation

Crisis Management and Resilience

• Assisting the organisation of training to strengthen workplace resilience and crisis support
• Supporting the organising of events and training activities

Administrative Work

• Assisting in documentation of meeting minutes and work processes
• Handle administrative duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related fields
• Strong interpersonal and engagement skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Organised and able to work independently to manage multiple timelines, deadlines and demands, as well as in a team
• Experience in programme implementation and evaluation
• Proficient in digital communication tools

Interested applicants may apply or email your CV to nadirah.hirwandy@tg-hr.com

SINGAPOREANS ONLY

Do you have experience in maintenance and repair works for containers? Here is an interesting role for you!

Faststream Recruitment is partnering with a global container leasing company who is looking for a Technical M&R Manager to be based in Singapore. 

Responsibilities

• Manage regional repair vendors and depots.
• Establish and maintain repair cost tariffs to validate off-hire estimates.
• Monitor depot repair costs, quality, and off-hire processes.
• Handle customer off-hire disputes and secure damage repair approvals.
• Manage owner repair approvals and resolve technical/M&R issues.
• Conduct depot audits covering repairs, estimates, facilities, and quality control.
• Monitor M&R activities and reports through EDI, internal systems, and manual reporting.
• Provide M&R and technical training to staff and appointed depots.
• Oversee off-hire surveys and surveyors representing company interests.
• Maintain strong customer relationships, including during dispute resolution.
• Manage EDI processes, troubleshoot transmission issues, and improve depot capabilities.
• Perform additional Operations and M&R duties as required.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline.
• Proven experience in the shipping industry, with strong knowledge of equipment operations and container leasing processes.
• IICL Inspector certification is preferred.
• Hands-on experience conducting depot audits and delivering depot training programs.
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently.
• Fluent in spoken and written English and Chinese.
• Strong presentation, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Jeralyn Chong (EA Reg no: R21100780)

Faststream Recruitment Pte Ltd, EA Licence no: 09C3403

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Singapore Management University is a place where high-level professionalism blends together with a healthy informality. The 'family-like' atmosphere among the SMU community fosters a culture where employees work, plan, organise and play together - building a strong collegiality and morale within the university.

Our commitment to attract and retain talent is ongoing. We offer attractive benefits and welfare, competitive compensation packages, and generous professional development opportunities - all to meet the work-life needs of our staff. No wonder, then, that SMU continues to be given numerous awards and recognition for its human resource excellence.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Category Strategy Management for selected category areas
  • General Services Such as Library, security, Legal & Finance Services.
  • Strategic Common category such as catering, logistic services, stationery and other supplies.
• Engage internal stakeholders to understand and refine requirements according to external supply market and across different schools.
• Manage relationship with suppliers according to suppliers' segregation, driving improvement actions and installing a cadence/dashboard/metrics to track suppliers' performance. Organise supplier business review.
• Document and Ensure compliance to Policies/Procedures/Processes in close collaboration with Internal Audit and stakeholders.
• Lead change management and process improvement to reduce non-value-added activities by engaging stakeholders, challenging status quo and providing thought leadership..
• Minimize contractual risks by ensuring proper Contract Management with regular reviews through close working relation with Legal.
• Lead negotiations and devise negotiation strategies with the support of cross functional team to deliver agreed savings by utilising tools such as Benchmarking, Tender, Bidding, Value Engineering etc. Track cost savings.
• Review supplier base regularly for optimization and consolidation according to internal requirements and external supply market situation.
• Individual will be providing consultancy services to their stakeholder and should know about category market trends.
• Individual will help lead procurement initiatives for decision making and take ownership of these initiatives.
• The role reports to the Associate Director, Office of Procurement
• Any other duties assigned.

• Diploma or degree holder with at least 8 years work experience in category procurement.
• Practical Tech Knowledge
  • Supply Base knowledge in assigned categories.
  • Tech knowledge in assigned categories.
  • Experienced in Category Management in Indirect Procurement & Services.
  • Supplier Relationship Management Skills.
  • Negotiation Skills.
  • SAP, Ariba knowledge.
  • Procurement Process Source to Contract (S2C), Procure to Pay (P2P) knowledge.
• Communication and Influencing skills
  • Ability to understand, engage and influence stakeholders to optimize Procurement Process together.
  • Able to provide clarity into Procurement Process and compliance requirements to stakeholders.
  • Able to drive changes to address gaps in processes with minimal supervision.

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• Develop and execute strategies to improve the performance and competitiveness of the ISO Tank network.

• Identify and implement new trade lanes, transportation solutions, and initiatives to support business expansion.

• Drive continuous improvement projects to enhance service quality and cost efficiency.

• Lead, coach, and develop the network team to achieve business objectives and build future leadership capabilities.

• Design practical and cost-effective ISO Tank solutions that meet customers' operational requirements.

• Partner closely with Operations, Procurement, Customer Service, Finance, and Commercial teams to ensure smooth service delivery.

• Resolve network-related challenges, including service disruptions, rising costs, equipment imbalances, and supplier performance issues.

• Analyse market trends, customer demand, and industry developments to identify opportunities for growth and mitigate risks.

• Develop efficient transport routes and operational flows to maximise profitability and service reliability.

• Improve tank utilisation, reduce empty movements, and enhance round-trip efficiency to increase asset productivity.

• Support pricing strategies and business development activities through effective network planning and design.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key logistics partners, including depots, trucking providers, ocean carriers, cleaning stations, and other service providers.

• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure consistent execution and operational excellence across the regional network.

• Monitor partner performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen the overall supply chain.

Requirements

• Proven leadership experience within ISO Tank, chemical logistics, tank container, freight forwarding, or supply chain network management.

• Strong understanding of regional logistics operations, trade lanes, and transport network optimisation.

• Ability to balance commercial objectives with operational execution.

• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with experience working across multiple countries and functions.

• Strategic mindset with a hands-on approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.

Interested candidates who wish to apply for the advertised position, please click APPLY and send in your resume to gs1@talenttradersg.com

EA License No: 13C6305

Reg. No.: R1985956 (VIVIEN TAN)

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Location: Pioneer

Duration: 6 months contract

Working Hours: 8.30am to 5.45pm(Mondays to Thursdays), 8.30am to 5.15pm(Fridays)

Salary: Up to $5400

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage all administrative and logistics matters for all student events and activities.
• Respond to all student-related queries in a timely manner.
• Compile and collate accurately data and statistics for reporting and auditing.
• Provide Faculty/Instructor Support such as faculty/instructor appointment(s), approvals, agreements, payments, and instructor’s requests for classroom support.
• Provide support on timetabling and course administration related tasks.
• Process student reimbursements, keep track of student activities budget and prepare reports.
• Procure logistics such as catering and transportation.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree with at least 3 years of relevant work experience in student event management, student administration in a higher educational institution preferred.
• Event Management skills.
• Willing to support occasional evening and weekend events when required.

Ally (Kubota Ayako)
CEI Reg. No. R26161457
EA Lic: 99C4599
Recruit Express Pte Ltd

Location: Pioneer

Duration: 6 months contract

Working Hours: 8.30am to 5.45pm(Mondays to Thursdays), 8.30am to 5.15pm(Fridays)

Salary: Up to $5400

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage all administrative and logistics matters for all student events and activities.
• Respond to all student-related queries in a timely manner.
• Compile and collate accurately data and statistics for reporting and auditing.
• Provide Faculty/Instructor Support such as faculty/instructor appointment(s), approvals, agreements, payments, and instructor’s requests for classroom support.
• Provide support on timetabling and course administration related tasks.
• Process student reimbursements, keep track of student activities budget and prepare reports.
• Procure logistics such as catering and transportation.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree with at least 3 years of relevant work experience in student event management, student administration in a higher educational institution preferred.
• Event Management skills.
• Willing to support occasional evening and weekend events when required.

Interested applicants may email resume to kellychooi@recruitexpress.com.sg

Chooi Kelly (CEI Registration No: R25136207)

Recruit Express Pte Ltd (EA: 99C4599)

We regret only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Singapore Management University is a place where high-level professionalism blends together with a healthy informality. The 'family-like' atmosphere among the SMU community fosters a culture where employees work, plan, organise and play together – building a strong collegiality and morale within the university.

Our commitment to attract and retain talent is ongoing. We offer attractive benefits and welfare, competitive compensation packages, and generous professional development opportunities – all to meet the work-life needs of our staff. No wonder, then, that SMU continues to be given numerous awards and recognition for its human resource excellence.

Job Description

• Student Leadership Development and Community Service Curation:Support C4SR’s mission of providing transformative learning experiences through community service and cultivating active citizenship among students.Mentor and guide student leaders of local and overseas projects to deliver impactful and sustainable service to the community using Service-Learning approaches and tools such as needs analysis and asset mapping.Curate and develop new projects to address unmet community needs (local and overseas) and build capacity of communities, in collaboration with non-profit/community partners and student teams.Facilitate student reflection and help students to recognize and articulate their learning through the community service experience.
• Volunteer Proposal Management:Review and approve individual student volunteering proposals in accordance with community service requirements.Guide students to meet the community service requirements and achieve expected service/learning outcomes.Source and identify suitable non-profit/community partners and volunteer opportunities.
• Project Review and Enhancement:Collaborate with partner organizations to re-design projects to facilitate more effective student learning and create a more sustainable service impact for the beneficiary communities.Guide student teams to align project objectives and activities with relevant United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs).
• Communications and OutreachCollaborate with internal corporate communications team and external agencies to enhance the visibility of student initiatives and community impact.Coordinate the production of essential collaterals including videos and print materials.
• Community Service FairCo-organise the annual Community Service Fair to promote volunteerism and raise awareness of social causesShowcase volunteering opportunities from community partners and student-led projects.
• Donor Engagement and Fund Management:Partner SMU’s Office of Advancement to curate new projects and platforms to engage donors.Tap on resources such as funds, professional expertise and networks to support students in addressing community needs.
• Any other duties assigned.

Qualification

• Degree with at least 5 to 7 years’ relevant work experience in the social service/non-profit, community development or higher education sector.
• Experience in Student Development, Service-Learning, and Community Engagement is essential.
• Demonstrated ability in project management, and driving initiatives from conceptualization to implementation and evaluation.
• Strong organisational, analytical, problem-solving and time management skills.
• A keen sense of ownership and accountability, with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and presentation skills and able to interact effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Meticulous, adaptable and resourceful.
• Strong network with community service sector will be an advantage.
• Familiarity with basic design software e.g. Canva/ Adobe Photoshop would be an added advantage.
• Proficient in MS Office application.
• Able to work outside regular office hours occasionally.

Other Information

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Candidates who do not possess the stipulated qualifications but have relevant work experience may still apply. Remuneration and appointment terms shall commensurate with qualifications and experience. SMU reserves the right to modify the appointment terms where necessary.

 Please note that your application will be sent to and reviewed by the direct employer - Singapore Management University

The incumbent will oversee the day-to-day technical and maintenance aspects of a park, ensuring the safety and optimal functioning of rides and facilities. Additionally, you will be responsible for any planning and managing of projects pertaining to technical and facilities aspects.

Job Description

• Direct and inspire a multidisciplinary technical team to ensure optimal performance of park equipment and systems
• Develop and execute comprehensive preventive maintenance strategies to reduce downtime and enhance asset longevity
• Oversee inspections, repairs and inventory management to maintain operational readiness
• Ensure full compliance with all safety regulations, industry standards and environmental sustainability practices
• Collaborate with contractors, vendors and regulatory authorities to manage projects, inspections and approvals with precision
• Monitor emerging industry advancements, integrating innovative technologies to elevate operational efficiency

Qualifications and Other Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree/ Diploma in Engineering
• Minimum 5 years of experience in technical services, construction, or maintenance with significant experience in the implementation, testing, and maintenance of the industrial systems
• Expertise in regulatory compliance, project management and the implementation of robust safety protocols
• Good communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to present to senior stakeholders and effectively address inquiries from contractors and clients
• Comprehensive knowledge of workplace safety and health practices
• Competency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to meet tight deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment
• Able to work on weekends/public holidays on rotational basis
• Knowledge with the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of pump and filtration systems

Role Title: Senior Program Manager

About the role
Your primary goal is to ensure that our creative teams can deliver groundbreaking work that exceeds client expectations, within agreed budgets and timelines. You’ll create project proposals and partner with our clients to write clear creative briefs. You’ll manage budgets and timelines, gather creative feedback, and keep your teams informed. You’ll be a central point of contact for clients, and a key representative of our agency.
Our work ranges from large-scale websites to smaller microsites. We also do plenty of
email, social, and display ad campaigns, plus brand identity work (logo design and
naming). So, you should be comfortable with managing diverse types of creative
projects with multiple dependencies, ensuring that those projects are delivered
on-time and on-budget, and being a key point of client contact.
This specific role will be focused on leading a large scale CRM/ email program.

We mastered the art of working remotely since long before “corona” meant anything other than a tasty beverage, so much of your work will be withfully-remote team members located across North America.
 
What you’ll be doing
● Collaborate closely with Factor account lead, creative leads, designers,writers, and other program managers.
● Schedule internal and client-facing meetings.
● Create custom project plans based on the project need since not all projects have the same requirements.
● Track project budgets, timelines, and deliverables.
● Be a key point of client contact.
● Collaborate closely with client campaign managers, production teams and cross-functional stakeholders.
● Be very flexible and adaptable to client feedback.
● Proactive in reaching out to and working with clients and stakeholders on
feedback and open questions.
● Ensure the creative team maintains consistency in content across all emails in the program ecosystem.
● Manage resources within this account’s team and more broadly with other
project managers at Factor.
● Work with the agency’s leadership to create project proposals with budgets and
timelines, and get approval on those proposals

Qualifications
● 10+ years of experience in a related field
● Must have CRM experience on either the agency or client side. Bonus for managing design systems within comms or CRM ecosystems.
● Must have experience as a client-facing program manager at either an interactive creative agency or an in-house creative department for a well-respected brand.H
● Must be self-motivated to prioritize and manage workload and meet project deadlines.
● An ability to accept (and thrive on) constant change: deliverables,timelines, budgets, and so forth.
● A multitasker who can successfully manage multiple projects ranging from small to very large in scope on current project schedules
● A highly detail-oriented professional who is able to stay on top of the smallest of details on all projects.
● Proven track record of effectively collaborating with creative and web development teams, understanding their multi-layered workflows, and facilitating seamless communication by clearly articulating concepts to both technical and non-technical team members.
● Demonstrated ability to solve difficult technical problems, employing critical and analytical thinking and innovative solutions.

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Responsibilities

1. Lead and develop the Market Risk Management team

- Lead and manage a team of Market Risk Management Program Managers across APAC, providing strategic direction, coaching and performance management.

- Guide the team in identifying and qualifying market-level risks and translating insights into effective mitigation strategies.

- Foster a collaborative, inclusive and high-performing team culture while supporting professional growth and development.

2. Drive regional market risk strategy

- Develop and execute regional strategies to identify, assess and manage market-level risks in Singapore across TikTok platforms and features.

- Translate market insights into actionable recommendations that inform global Trust & Safety priorities and mitigation strategies.

- Provide leadership in managing high-risk scenarios such as regulatory developments, political events, and emerging safety threats.

3. Strengthen cross-functional collaboration

- Work closely with cross-functional partners including Content Policy, Product Management, Data Science, Operations, Public Policy, Communications and Legal to identify, assess and resolve safety-related gaps.

- Serve as the primary Trust & Safety point of contact for regional stakeholders on market risk issues.

- Ensure clear alignment between regional insights and global safety strategies.

4. Drive impact through programs and initiatives

- Lead cross-functional initiatives to address emerging risks and improve platform safety across products and features such as Video, Live, Comments and Accounts.

- Establish scalable processes and frameworks for risk qualification, prioritization and mitigation.

- Ensure risks are effectively tracked, communicated and driven toward resolution through relevant partner teams.

5. Inform global safety priorities

- Provide consolidated regional insights and risk assessments to help shape global Trust & Safety priorities and product strategies.

- Advocate for policy and product improvements that strengthen user safety and platform integrity across markets.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

- Strong understanding of User Generated Content (UGC) platforms and the regional political, regulatory and cultural landscape across APAC.

- Extensive experience in Trust & Safety, risk management, program management, or related domains within the technology industry.

- Proven experience leading cross-functional initiatives and managing complex programs involving multiple stakeholders.

- Demonstrated people management experience, including building and developing high-performing teams.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience working with large datasets and translating insights into strategic recommendations.

- Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced environments and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and align cross-functional partners.

Preferred Qualifications

- Deep expertise in the APAC region and familiarity with regional regulatory and safety challenges.

- Experience managing high-risk scenarios such as crisis response, election integrity efforts, or regulatory escalations.

- Strong data analysis capabilities, including experience with tools such as Excel and SQL.

- Experience leading global or regional Trust & Safety initiatives across multiple markets.

Our client is a leading global technology company at the forefront of artificial intelligence, digital innovation, and large-scale platform development. As part of its continued investment in AI transformation, the organization is seeking a Technical Program Manager who can bridge business needs and technology execution, driving the adoption of AI-powered solutions across regional teams.

This is a 1-year contract.

Overview

The Technical Program Manager will lead AI transformation initiatives across APAC business teams, helping to identify opportunities where AI can improve productivity, streamline workflows, and enhance decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end AI transformation programs from requirements gathering through implementation and adoption.
• Partner with business teams to identify workflow challenges and opportunities for AI-driven improvements.
• Translate business requirements into clear technical specifications and actionable program plans.
• Collaborate with Product and Engineering teams on feature prioritization, enhancements, bug resolution, and roadmap alignment.
• Drive change management, user enablement, and adoption of AI-powered tools and workflows.
• Establish feedback loops, monitor adoption metrics, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Serve as the primary APAC point of contact for AI transformation initiatives and stakeholder management.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in Technical Program Management, Program Management, or a related role leading cross-functional initiatives.
• Experience leading AI, automation, digital transformation, or process improvement initiatives, preferably for non-engineering teams
• Familiarity with AI technologies, including LLMs, workflow automation, AI productivity tools, or related solutions.
• Proven experience driving strategic programs from planning through execution and adoption.
• Strong understanding of product development processes, including requirements gathering, roadmap discussions, feature prioritization, and bug management.
• Ability to identify adoption barriers and distinguish between process, user, and product-related challenges.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience working across APAC markets and geographically distributed teams is preferred.

At Citi, we get to connect millions of people across hundreds of cities and countries every day.  And we've been doing it for more than 200 years.  We do this through our unparalleled global network.  We provide a broad range of financial services and products to our clients – whether they be consumers, corporations, governments or institutions – to help them meet their biggest opportunities and face the world's toughest challenges.

We are seeking a highly experienced and technically proficient individual to join our team as a Technical Lead for the Funds Transfer Pricing (CitiFTP) platform. The successful candidate will play a critical role in the ongoing development, modernization, and expansion of the CitiFTP platform, leveraging deep domain expertise and strong technical leadership.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the Technical Lead who will design and code, leveraging AI-assisted tools for enhanced productivity and quality, driving modernization efforts for the Match Funded Ticketing workstream and related features within the CitiFTP platform.

• Mentor and guide junior and mid-level team members, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.

• Ensure the quality, timeliness, and successful delivery of business-critical initiatives.

• Contribute to the strategic expansion and evolution of the CitiFTP platform.

• Apply extensive expertise in Funds Transfer Pricing to complex technical challenges and solutions.

• Collaborate effectively across Finance, Treasury, and Regulatory teams to ensure alignment and successful project execution.

• Adhere to Citi's SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle) and governance processes.

Qualifications:

• 15+ years of demonstrated experience as a core contributor to financial platforms.

• Deep domain expertise in Funds Transfer Pricing is essential.

• Strong technical background with hands-on experience in:

• Big Data technologies

• Advanced Java development

• Strategic Citi tools such as Autosys, CyberArk, AppDynamics, GitHub, and CI/CD pipelines.

• Proven track record of successfully delivering high-impact and business-critical initiatives.

• Demonstrated strong ownership, execution discipline, and cross-team collaboration skills.

• Ability to drive design decisions and provide technical leadership.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience

• Master’s degree preferred

about company

My client is a well-known financial service provider in Singapore.

Salary + benefits attractive! 3 rounds f2f interview to offer stage. Hybrid working, 2 days WFH.

about job (please reach out for more details)

● Reports to Head of Software Engineering within a tech department of over 100 people.

● Manage a diverse team of 40 engineers, overseeing 10 locally and 30 across regional hubs in Chengdu and Manila.

● 70% on leadership and stakeholder management, 30% hands-on code review, architect design, mentor junior

● Act as a key collaborator with other IT functions to align technical strategies with broader business objective

skills and requirement

● Min 10 years in Full Stack development with min 5 years in team leadership

● Deep proficiency in Java and JavaScript (React/Angular) for end-to-end application management

● Strong experience with Azure and modern DevOps tools

● Forward-thinking professional with an "AI-first" mentality

● Strong stakeholder management skills

● Mandarin speaking required as you need to liaise with Chinese counterparts who can only speak and write in Mandarin

To apply online please use the 'apply' function, alternatively you may contact Stella at 96554170 (EA: 94C3609 /R1875382)

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Singapore Management University is a place where high-level professionalism blends together with a healthy informality. The 'family-like' atmosphere among the SMU community fosters a culture where employees work, plan, organise and play together - building a strong collegiality and morale within the university.

Our commitment to attract and retain talent is ongoing. We offer attractive benefits and welfare, competitive compensation packages, and generous professional development opportunities - all to meet the work-life needs of our staff. No wonder, then, that SMU continues to be given numerous awards and recognition for its human resource excellence.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Strategic Planning and Implementation
  • Facilitate the University's strategic planning framework, including the coordination of both short-term and long-term planning cycles across departments. This involves aligning departmental plans with the University's overarching strategic objectives and priorities.
  • Support senior leadership in strategy formulation, through the planning and facilitation of executive meetings and retreats. This includes agenda development, preparation of materials, documentation of key discussions, and synthesis of insights to inform long-term strategic goals and frameworks. It also involves coordinating the communication of strategic directions across the University.
  • Implement robust monitoring and evaluation mechanisms to track the progress and performance of the University's Strategic Plan and associated initiatives. This includes conducting regular reviews, providing progress updates, and generating insights to inform continuous improvement and future strategy development.
  • Coordinate the preparation and presentation of strategic reports, including progress updates, initiative reviews, and other key performance insights to support evidence-based decision-making and institutional planning.
  • Provide business partnerships to assigned SOCIs to support the implementation of their strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment with overall strategic objectives and performance targets, understanding the key issues and challenges that SOCIs face when implementing strategic initiatives and escalating the issues requiring the Executive Committee's (ExCo) guidance and/or additional support/resources.
  • Manage the tools, workflows and processes to consolidate data and information on the progress and results of strategic initiatives implementation.
• Corporate Planning and Performance Management
  • Collaborate with Office of Finance (OFIN) for the University's annual budget and work plan exercise as OSM lead, such as coordinating relevant SOCIs' work plan and budget review sessions with their ExCo member for OSM team members, working with OSM team members to review submitted work plans and highlight potential issues for discussion to ExCo leaders.
  • As a planning business partner, facilitate performance review sessions between the University management and key business units. Engaging the key business units to understand the drivers and causes of performance and highlight areas of achievement and opportunities for enhancement. Post-performance reviews, engage with the key business units for target revisions/confirmation and align proposed new work plans and annual budgets to desired performance and outcomes.
  • As a planning business partner, advise assigned departments on conceptualising and implementing their business-level strategies and initiatives to align their plans with the University's strategic aspirations and performance objectives
  • Facilitating the compilation, analysis, and reporting of performance data, budgeting information, and business initiatives to support evidence-based decision-making and effective institutional planning.
  • Manage the Executive Management Dashboard (EMD), a performance management dashboard which consolidates key strategic and operational performance data, giving SMU leadership and senior management insights into the University's key performance areas.
• Other tasks
  • Support the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) team in identifying suitable systems to support the implementation of the ERM framework.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in any field; postgraduate degree would be an advantage.
• 8 to 10 years of work experience within at least 5 years in strategic planning, preferably in higher education and/or consulting and/or public service.
• Experienced in strategic/corporate planning and review, secretariat functions for strategic/ corporate planning processes and organisation/leading of strategic/corporate planning events.
• Experience in coordinating organisation-wide data collection, consolidation, and reporting tools, workflows and processes.
• Background in supporting the development of education and research policies; experienced in managing higher education institutes, preferably in strategic/corporate planning, preparing major strategic planning and/or organisational reporting documents, and overseeing enterprise performance.
• Demonstrated strong analytical and critical thinking, problem-solving, ability to assess and evaluate issues and data, and present options and their corresponding pros and cons.
• Strong communicator, both written and spoken.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and engage with colleagues of all seniority levels to achieve objectives. Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

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Candidates who do not possess the stipulated qualifications but have relevant work experience may still apply. Remuneration and appointment terms shall commensurate with qualifications and experience. SMU reserves the right to modify the appointment terms where necessary.