A*STAR - Agency For Science, Technology And Research Hiring! Full Time Manager, Corporate Planning - Organisational Development in - Ricebowl

Overview

The Manager, Corporate Planning & Organisational Development supports strategic planning, organisational effectiveness, workforce development, and talent initiatives across the A*STAR Smart & Sustainable Advanced Manufacturing (SSAM) Key Sector and SIMTech & ARTC (S&A).

Working closely with leadership and stakeholders, the role drives strategic planning, strengthens organisational performance, develops future-ready talent, and fosters a high-performing and engaged organisation. The incumbent will translate organisational priorities into actionable plans, build workforce and talent capabilities, and support initiatives that enhance organisational sustainability and impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning & Organisational Effectiveness
• Support the development and execution of strategic plans, priorities, and growth initiatives for SSAM and S&A.
• Conduct strategic analyses, environmental scanning, benchmarking, and business case development to support leadership decision-making.
• Develop management reports, dashboards, presentations, and planning materials to facilitate organisational reviews and strategic discussions.
• Support governance, performance management, and continuous improvement efforts to strengthen organisational effectiveness, alignment, and execution.
• Workforce, Talent & Capability Development
• Design and implement workforce development strategies, including capability mapping, workforce planning, and succession planning.
• Establish technical career pathways and development frameworks to strengthen specialist and leadership capabilities.
• Drive Individual Development Planning (IDP) and oversee staff development initiatives to align organisational needs with employee growth.
• Develop and implement talent development programmes for high-potential staff, including mentoring, leadership development, and stretch assignments.
• Employee Engagement & Stakeholder Collaboration
• Develop initiatives that strengthen employee engagement, organisational culture, and retention of key talent.
• Partner leadership to monitor workforce trends, talent risks, and engagement indicators, and recommend appropriate interventions.
• Facilitate workshops, retreats, and cross-functional engagement sessions to drive alignment and collaboration.
• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to support organisational, workforce, and strategic development objectives.
  
  

Education

• Degree in Business, Human Resource Management, Organisational Psychology, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related discipline.
• Professional certification or advanced training in organisational development, change management, project management, or related fields is advantageous.
  
  

Experience

• 5-10 years of experience in corporate planning, organisational development, workforce planning, talent management, business transformation, or programme management.
• Experience supporting strategic planning, organisational change, workforce development, or transformation initiatives.
• Strong stakeholder management, facilitation, and project management capabilities.
• Experience in R&D, technology, manufacturing, public sector, or innovation environments is advantageous.
  
  

Competencies

• Strategic planning and organisational development
• Workforce planning and talent management
• Change management and continuous improvement
• Stakeholder engagement and facilitation
• Data analysis and management reporting
• Strong communication, influencing, and project management skills