5 Strategic Initiatives jobs in Singapore

About the Job

We are seeking a strategic thinker to drive high-impact projects, coordinate whole-of-government policies and conduct horizon scans on emerging trends in the skills development landscape.

The ideal candidate will have strong quantitative skills, experience in policy planning and be able to synthesize broad information with attention to detail.

They will also possess effective communication skills, ability to engage stakeholders and drive fruitful collaborations.

This is an exciting opportunity for a talented individual to join our team and make a meaningful contribution to the SkillsFuture movement.

Key Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, coordinate and implement high-impact projects that drive SkillsFuture initiatives.
• Define project scope, implementation parameters and desired outcomes.
• Track progress and evaluate results to ensure project success.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Possess required competencies to execute job duties proficiently.
• Up to 6 years of relevant work experience in policy planning (Manager role) or at least 6 years of experience (Senior Manager role).
• Strong quantitative skills and experience in policy and planning work.
• Ability to synthesize broad information with attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills in both written and verbal formats.
• Proven ability to engage stakeholders and drive collaborations.

Benefits

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.

The Project Director spearheads the execution of large-scale projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives and strategies. Key stakeholders are engaged to determine project goals that support organisational outcomes.

A strong leadership presence drives the conceptualisation & evaluation of end-to-end solutions, overseeing the product/technology roadmap for the project.

Effective team management involves directing a large team or multiple teams towards reaching business goals related to the projects.

Key responsibilities include managing workplans, manpower resources, budgets, quality, compliance, risks, and issues effectively to minimise any impact to delivery and corporate outcomes.

The ideal candidate possesses excellent leadership skills, experience in managing complex projects across multiple cross-functional teams, and develops/maintains strong relationships with key stakeholders. Excellent communication skills, an innovative mindset, critical thinking, agility, and adversity handling capabilities are essential.

Strong people management skills in mentoring, coaching, guiding, and developing teams are required to meet programme and corporate objectives while ensuring compliance to established processes and procedures.

• Manage workplan demands, budget, and prioritization of workplan
• Plan, hire, and optimize manpower resources to support workplan demands
• Form teams and set up appropriate project governance structures to deliver workplan demands
• Advise and guide project teams on project management best practices, ensuring the right framework, templates, tools, and systems are used to deliver each project
• Provide expert advice, review, and approve deliverables such as procurement plans, solution designs, integrated project plans, scopes, budgets, cost reasonableness, schedules, dependencies, and resources
• Define expectations for periodic and milestone reviews, including status reports, project issue and risk identification, mitigation/actions, etc., to ensure successful project implementation

• Bachelor's Degree in IT or equivalent
• Multiple project management experience is mandatory
• Contract management and procurement expertise are required
• Familiarity with basic infrastructure knowledge
• Experience working in large settings with high user bases
• Familiarity with application systems
• Managed end-to-end projects and experience coordinating projects with end-user feedback
• Proven experience as a people manager to manage teams
• Experience in the Healthcare domain is a plus

Strategic Initiatives & Marketing Lead

Place: German Centre Singapore

Starting Date: October 2025

The Company

We’re the Singapore daughter company of a European Corporate group and support medium-sized companies in entering and developing markets worldwide. As a service business, we focus on excellent customer experience, provide practical advice, and create a quick access to local networks. Our Singapore business has a successful track record and a market-leading position with a dedicated and a stable high-performing team. Our Singapore branch one of several branches in Asia and an important location for the group.

Position Summary

The Strategic Initiatives & Marketing Lead plays a critical role in supporting the Managing Director in advancing the company’s strategic priorities, stakeholder engagements, and internal governance. This position works across functions to coordinate high-impact projects, executive communications, and special initiatives, while also guiding and developing the Marketing and Event Management team to achieve key business targets. The role requires strong organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage sensitive information and navigate cross-functional collaboration effectively.

Job Responsibilities

Strategic Projects & Initiative Support

· Coordinate and monitor key strategic initiatives and delegations, business development efforts, and internal change programs across departments.

· Conduct research, prepare briefings, and provide analysis on market trends, business performance, and competitor activities

· Draft concept papers, proposals, or internal reports that support strategic business cases or executive decisions for submission to the board of directors

· Track and report on project milestones, deliverables, and risks in coordination with internal stakeholders.

· Support the Management in scheduling, preparation, and follow-up of leadership meetings, board engagements, and internal planning sessions.

· Prepare presentation decks, minutes, and briefing materials for high-level internal or external meetings.

· Coordinate internal communication, including delivery of announcements, updates, and strategy rollouts.

· Consolidate department updates and KPIs for quarterly business reviews or board reports.

· Maintain a dashboard of strategic priorities, deliverables, and stakeholder engagement plans.

· Guide and develop the Marketing and Event Management team members (2 direct reports).

· Set clear goals and KPIs for the marketing and events functions, ensuring alignment with the overall business strategy.

· Oversee the execution of the annual marketing plan and event calendar, achieving the required KPIs

· Provide strategic guidance on brand positioning, digital marketing, content creation, and event execution to enhance community engagement and achieve business targets.

· Foster a collaborative and high-performing team culture.

Job Specifications

Education & Experience

· Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.

· 3-5 years of experience in project coordination, executive support, strategy office, marketing or consulting environment.

· Experience working with senior leadership and managing cross-functional stakeholders is a strong advantage.

Hard Skills:

· Project Management: Proven experience in coordinating strategic initiatives from conception to completion. PMP or similar certification is an advantage.

· Advanced Communication: Expertise in drafting concept papers, board-level presentations, and executive briefings.

· Marketing & Event Strategy: A strong understanding of marketing principles and event management cycles, with the ability to provide strategic oversight to functional teams.

· Business & Market Analysis: Ability to conduct research and deliver insights on market trends and business performance.

· Tech Proficiency: High proficiency in MS Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word). Experience with project management tools and marketing platforms (e.g., CRM, social media schedulers) is a plus.

Soft Skills:

· Leadership & Team Development: A demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and motivate a team to achieve its goals.

· Discretion & Professionalism: Ability to handle confidential information with the utmost judgment and integrity.

· Stakeholder Management: Exceptional interpersonal skills with a proven ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of an organization.

· Proactivity & Ownership: A results-oriented and collaborative mindset with the ability to work autonomously and drive projects forward.

· Analytical & Critical Thinking: Strong ability to process information, identify key issues, and support executive decision-making.

Language

· Business fluency in English and German (written and spoken) is essential for stakeholder communication.

What We Offer

· Be an essential member of a small and exclusive team, developing best solutions and services for our clients.

· Work independently, self-driven and be responsible for special projects and your daily tasks.

· Be part of an established company with German DNA.

· An innovative and inspiring environment with many opportunities for global cross-team exchanges.

· Good working conditions with a great work-life balance.

Please send your application to Ms Jeypreiya Kuppusamy, Director Finance and Middle Office at

We apologise in advance as we may only be able to get back to shortlisted candidates; but we appreciate every application.

• Bachelor's degree from a recognized institution
• At least 8-9 years of work experience, with at least 5-6 years of relevant experience in international relations, partnership development and management, education programmes administration, or a related field in higher education.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Chinese, with the ability to liaise with international partners and review Chinese speeches occasionally.
• Prior consulting experience at management consulting firms is an advantage.
• Knowledge of the education landscape, particularly in higher education, international relations, cultural diversities, and sensitivities.
• Strong planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills, as well as project management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and prudence.

• Strategic implementation of global initiatives, including supporting target growth in faculty recruitment, student diversity, and alumni engagement through international outreach initiatives.
• Cultivating and supporting relationships with senior stakeholders and generating high-level opportunities for potential collaborations and partnerships.
• Conceptualizing event programs that align with the University's and School's vision, including invitation of guest speakers, engagement activities, liaison with stakeholders locally and globally, and overall management of logistics and budget.

• Minimally 8-9 years of work experience, with at least 5-6 years of relevant experience in international relations, partnership development and management, education programmes administration, or a related field in higher education.
• Knowledge of the education landscape, particularly in higher education, international relations, cultural diversities, and sensitivities.
• Good planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills, as well as project management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and prudence.

• Opportunity to work with a dynamic team and contribute to the growth and success of the School.
• Chance to develop and implement strategic plans that impact the School's mission and objectives.
• Professional development opportunities, including training and networking events.