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This role leads a team in Lifelong Learning Singapore (LLSG) to support the delivery and continuous improvement of SkillsFuture Advice (SFA) and Skills & Training Advisory (STA) programmes across our HQ and Community Development Council (CDC) based teams.

The role works closely with Skills & Workforce Development Agency (SWDA), CDCs, government agencies, employers, training providers, community partners and other collaborators to promote jobs-skills advisory, outreach and activation efforts for individuals, including underserved and priority segments.

The Team Lead / Assistant Director will support the translation of strategic priorities into practical execution plans, guide teams in achieving programme outcomes and KPIs, strengthen partner collaboration, and build team capability to deliver consistent and effective advisory services.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead Programme Delivery and Performance

• Oversee the delivery of SFA and STA programmes across HQ and CDC teams, ensuring that outreach, advisory, service quality and programme KPIs are met.
• Work with CDC Team Leads and HQ staff to translate strategic priorities into clear workplans, quarterly priorities and district-level execution plans.
• Monitor progress, identify operational gaps or risks, and support timely follow-up actions to improve delivery outcomes.

2. Strengthen District Coordination and Operating Consistency

• Coordinate across CDC teams and HQ staff to ensure consistent service standards, operating processes, reporting practices and escalation handling.
• Serve as a key link between LLSG HQ, SWDA and CDC operations to ensure alignment between policy intent, ground implementation and resourcing needs.
• Support the refinement of SOPs, templates, service guidelines and governance processes to improve consistency and audit readiness.

3. Build Partnerships and Support Jobs-Skills Outcomes

• Work with CDCs, SWDA, agencies, employers, training providers and community partners to support outreach, referrals, advisory touchpoints, jobs-skills events and training conversion efforts.
• Help identify opportunities to better integrate SFA and STA services with partner programmes, sector priorities and local community needs.
• Support coordinated district-level engagement efforts that improve access to advisory support for individuals, including underserved and priority segments.

4. Manage Team Capability and Resources

• Guide, coach and support CDC Team Leads, HQ staff and officers involved in SFA and STA delivery.
• Build team capability in areas such as advisory skills, partner engagement, service delivery, data reporting and stakeholder management.
• Support manpower planning, workload management and deployment across HQ and CDC teams to meet programme needs and peak-period demands.

5. Use Data and Ground Insights to Improve Services

• Review programme data, client feedback, partner inputs and ground observations to assess the effectiveness of engagement and advisory efforts.
• Identify trends, service gaps, client needs and improvement areas, and develop practical recommendations to strengthen programme delivery.
• Surface useful ground insights to LLSG/SWDA leadership to inform programme planning, content development, partner engagement and service improvements.

Requirements

• Possess a relevant tertiary qualification.
• Have at least 15 years of relevant work experience in stakeholder engagement, strategy formulation and policy/programme implementation with at least 5 years in leading a team.
• Applicants with deep knowledge of SWDA and LLSG's target segments, who are familiar with SkillsFuture programmes and initiatives, and have experience working with LLSG's strategic partners and collaborators, would have an added advantage.
• Possess good analytical and strategic thinking skills to proactively devise innovative and practical solutions to deliver outcomes and tackle work issues.

Candidates who do not have the required qualification or relevant experience are welcome to apply.

Successful candidates will be offered a 2-year contract in the first instance and may be considered for an extension or be placed on a permanent tenure.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Summary

Role Overview

You will partner with senior leadership to shape, execute, and communicate the institute’s strategic direction. Reporting to Senior Director, Strategy, you will play a central role in strategic planning, research portfolio development, and market and technology sensing — translating big-picture priorities into actionable plans that drive real outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop the institute’s overall strategy, including vision, priorities, research focus areas, and long-term growth plans.
• Lead the creation and refresh of strategy documents, annual workplans, research roadmaps, and implementation plans.
• Translate strategic priorities into programmes, milestones, KPIs, resource plans, and cross-functional workstreams.
• Oversee the planning cycle, including leadership offsites, strategy retreats, and annual planning sessions.
• Engage internal and external stakeholders to drive strategic alignment and collaboration.
• Build and lead a high-performance, engaged, multi-disciplinary team.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in science, engineering, technology, business, public policy, or a related field; PhD, MBA, or equivalent experience is advantageous.
• Significant experience in strategy, corporate planning, research management, consulting, or public-sector planning.
• Strong ability to translate complex scientific, organisational, and policy issues into clear priorities, workplans, and executive recommendations.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with experience engaging senior leaders, research teams, and external partners.

Career Growth & Impact

• Shape national R&D priorities. You will directly influence how one of Asia’s leading public research organisations invests in science and technology — from AI and sustainability to advanced manufacturing.
• Work at the leadership table. You will partner with institute directors, government agencies, and ecosystem leaders, building a high-level network across Singapore’s innovation landscape.
• See your strategy come to life. Unlike advisory roles, you will own the end-to-end journey from strategy formulation to execution — roadmaps, KPIs, resource plans, and cross-team delivery.
• Grow into senior leadership. This role is a launchpad into senior R&D leadership, national science policy, or C-suite strategy positions.