Senior Manager / Assistant Director, Strategic Planning and Resourcing

What the role is

At Sport Singapore, we aspire to transform the nation through an active lifestyle designed around innovation, fun and meaningful sporting experiences.

Sport has the unique ability to bring people together through play, regardless of age, gender, race, ability or social status. It imparts life values, nurtures character and builds resilience. It inspires and evokes the Singapore spirit through shared experiences and strengthens our national identity. We help Singaporeans Live Better Through Sport.

Sport Singapore is constantly on the lookout for individuals who are passionate about what they do.

Anchored in our values of Passion for Sport, Strength through Teamwork and Care for People, we believe in working and playing, not just as a team, but as a family.

What you will be working on

1. Work planning and resourcing: Formulate well-resourced, annual and long-term plan, with clear key performance indicators, in service of corporate vision and whole-of-government outcomes.
2. Management of corporate secretariat: Lead and manage the corporate secretariat to facilitate discussion and well-informed decision making by SportSG’s senior management.
3. Business partnership and integration: Work with business units to align and enable activities and objectives of business units to support corporate strategy and vision.
4. Corporate relationship management: Identify and engage key partners to amplify the impact of SportSG.

What we are looking for

In addition, an ideal candidate should possess the following:

1. Basic Degree/ Business Administration / Public Policy or related field.
2. Track record in strategic planning, business planning or policy analysis.
3. At least 6-8 years of relevant working experience.
4. Good understanding of Singapore sport ecosystem.
5. Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
6. Strong analytical skills and good business acumen.
7. Excellent oral and written communication with good interpersonal skills.
8. Resourceful and able to work independently as well as a team.
9. Proficient computer skills (standard software applications such as MS Office, email communications and internet research).
10. Self-motivated individuals who value integrity, teamwork and take pride in going the extra mile to provide excellent service to stakeholders and the community.
11. A sport advocate through living an active lifestyle and staying active.

Only shortlisted applicants will be notified.

The level of offer will commensurate with applicants’ experience and track records. All successful candidates will be offered a standard 2/3-year contract with options for emplacement or renewal.