About the role
AI summarisedDirector of Strategic Planning at A*STAR leads corporate strategy, stakeholder engagement, team development and digital transformation initiatives, delivering high‑impact briefings and data‑driven insights to senior leadership.
ResearchOnsiteStrategic & Corporate Planning
Key Responsibilities
- Act as trusted advisor to senior leadership, bridging diverse views and influencing outcomes
- Lead A*STAR’s strategic planning exercises, including workshops, annual work plans, and development of corporate OKRs
- Conceptualize and align near‑term initiatives and long‑term strategic projects across corporate divisions
- Lead, mentor and develop a team of officers, fostering psychological safety and high performance
- Craft and deliver concise briefings, policy papers and presentations for senior leadership
Requirements
- Experience: You bring at least 10 years of working experience, with a strong background in strategic planning, corporate planning or management consulting.
- Leadership Track Record: Proven success in managing teams. You must demonstrate the ability to build trust, inspire confidence, and guide staff through complex and sometimes, ambiguous work streams.
- Stakeholder Management: Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders (C-Suite/Director level).
- Analytical Rigour: A keen mind that can anticipate issues, plan for contingencies, and analyze data with a high degree of accuracy.