Total 4 Director/C-Level workforce administration job vacancies in D10 Ardmore, Bukit Timah, Holland Road, Tanglin

THE ROLE:

The SEMI Foundation is seeking an experienced Program Director, Global Workforce Development with excellent leadership, organizational and communications skills to work with Foundation leadership to conceive, support, organize, promote, and implement effective workforce development initiatives across SEMI’s global Asia-Pacific regions. We are looking for a seasoned professional who has a keen understanding of workforce development in the semiconductor industry, particularly in Taiwan, Korea, Japan, China, Southeast Asia, and India and who is eager to contribute to both building programs and shifting an industry toward more inclusive and equitable hiring and retention. The Director will be responsible for coordinating strategies, partnerships and programs that: identify and facilitate the awarding of public and private funding for workforce development; expand and strengthen industry image and awareness initiatives; support and expand training programs; and support SEMI member companies in their efforts to attract, hire, train, and retain a larger and more diverse workforce.

The Director will grow and oversee a portfolio of regionally based workforce development partnerships and networks that support training and career awareness programs, coordinating programmatic activities with employers and partners. This person will work with the Foundation team in designing and realizing broader strategic goals, such as incubating pilot programs, identifying synergies among programs and regions, and building the SEMI Foundation’s capacity to serve and support workers and employers worldwide.

The Director will work in close collaboration with a wide range of external stakeholders, including employers and industry consortia, training providers, secondary and post-secondary education, community-based organizations, and government agencies. The successful candidate will bring significant strategic leadership, project management, organizational, and interpersonal skills to the table. The Director will be able to align organizations in the private and public sectors to leverage resources and to create partnerships that support employers participating in training collaboratives and other programs.

The ideal candidate is self-managed but able to work as part of team; highly collaborative and willing to be transparent about their work process and generous in sharing their knowledge; brings expertise, humility, and curiosity to the work in equal measure, and has superior communication skills.

The Director will need to be creative, energetic, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines and projects at any given time. All team members and the organization have diversity, equity, and inclusion as core values and practice these values every day.

This is a full-time position which reports to the Executive Director, Worldwide Education and Talent Initiatives.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

· Extensive experience in and keen understanding of the workforce development field, including managing industry-led, worker-centric programs with multiple partners across the workforce networks

· Experience in strategic and project planning, project implementation, and coordination of organizations to drive consensus and meet project goals

· Knowledge of regional workforce development boards in various global regions

· Knowledge of public and private funding opportunities in global SEMI regions

· Capacity to oversee and facilitate meetings with individuals at all levels of management and responsibility

· Excellent organizational skills

· Highly developed written and oral communication skills; high comfort and facility in developing presentations and public speaking

· High cultural competence and understanding of cultural norms in SEMI’s global regions

· Working knowledge of the primary and secondary educational systems and institutions

· Availability to travel internationally (roughly 30% of time) on a regular basis with prior approval while maintaining a self-imposed work schedule without direct supervision

· Working familiarity with organizational contracts, budgets, project plans, and proposals for funding opportunities

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

· Experience in proposal writing and/or management

· Experience working in global regions, particularly with government agencies

· Experience in the microelectronics/semiconductor industry

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· In collaboration with Foundation leadership, oversee the design, development, and implementation of workforce development programs in the SEMI and SEMI Foundation portfolios in regions across the globe

· Coordinate and connect workforce development staff across SEMI Asia-Pacific regions; identify synergies, leverage resources, and working with SEMI, SEMI Foundation and SEMI Europe, build and support a global WFD network

· Support regional WFD leads in Identifying, researching, analyzing, and managing requests for WFD and SEMI Foundation programs in new regions and with member companies; negotiate and finalize funding opportunities

· Work collaboratively with SEMI Foundation partners to build the capacity of employers, workforce systems, and educational institutions to strengthen and enhance training programs

· Serve as a thought partner on the leadership team to help inform the growth of Foundation programs and initiatives; meet regularly with industry, government, and workforce leaders to build relationships and expand opportunities

· Ensure the integration of other SEMI programs, as appropriate, into new workforce development initiatives

· Interface with government agencies to build relationships, provide thought partnership, and advocate for microelectronics workforce development and the inclusion of SEMI and SEMI Foundation efforts and resources into new and existing programs

· Oversee the gathering of strategic information for Industry Needs Assessments regarding the evolving workforce development needs and limitations to growth in industry companies

· Ensure that diversity, equity, and inclusion practices are operationalized in every facet of workforce development initiatives with the direct goal of attracting and recruiting underrepresented populations

· Monitor progress on programs to ensure milestones and outcomes are met

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE:

· SEMI Foundation designs, develops, and launches successful workforce development initiatives across SEMI’s Asia-Pacific regions

· SEMI Foundation programs are leveraged and well-integrated with new workforce initiatives

· SEMI creates a collaborative and effective global workforce development network

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

· Higher education degree or relevant experience

· 5-8+ years of workforce development experience in management and leadership

· 5-8+ years working with employers, government agencies, and/or workforce development organizations

ABOUT US

THE SEMI FOUNDATION The SEMI Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization founded in 2001 to support economic opportunity for workers and the sustained growth of the microelectronics industry. We accomplish this through creating pathways and opportunities for job seekers, and tools and systems for semiconductor companies to attract, develop, and retain a diverse, innovate.ve, and skilled workforce. Visit us at semifoundation.org. SEMI is our parent company.

SEMI connects more than 3,000 member companies and more than a quarter-million professionals worldwide to advance the science and business of electronics manufacturing. SEMI members are responsible for the innovations in materials, design, equipment, software, and services that enable smarter, faster, more powerful, and more affordable electronic products. Since 1970, SEMI has built connections that have helped its members grow, create new markets, and address common industry challenges together. SEMI maintains offices in Bangalore, Berlin, Brussels, Grenoble, Hsinchu, Milpitas, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore, Tokyo, and Washington, D.C. For more information about a career at SEMI, please visit us at SEMI.org. Program Director – Global Workforce Development.

Job Description & Requirements

Responsibilities

Job Description: We are looking for a strategic and experienced Product

Manager to join our dynamic team. As a Production Manager, you will

play a key role in driving the development and success of our production

and services. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to

define production strategy, prioritize features, and deliver exceptional user

experiences.

Responsibilities:

 Lead the production development lifecycle from ideation to launch,

ensuring alignment with company goals and user needs.

 Define production vision, roadmap, and strategy based on market

trends, competitive analysis, and customer feedback.

 Collaborate with engineering, design, marketing, and operations

teams to prioritize features and enhancements.

 Conduct user research, gather feedback, and analyze metrics to

continuously improve production performance and user satisfaction.

 Define and prioritize production features and requirements, writing

clear and concise user stories and acceptance criteria.

 Work closely with development teams to ensure timely delivery of

features and releases.

 Drive product launches, including coordinating with marketing,

sales, and support teams to ensure successful execution.

 Monitor and analyze production metrics, user feedback, and industry

trends to identify opportunities for innovation and growth.

 Stay informed about technology advancements and regulatory

developments to ensure production compliance and competitiveness.

Requirements:

 Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Computer Science,

Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).

 Proven experience as a Production Manager or similar role,

preferably in the fintech industry.

 Strong understanding of financial technology and its applications.

 Experience with agile development methodologies and production

management tools (e.g., JIRA, Trello).

 Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven

approach to decision-making.

 Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with the ability to

influence and collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

 Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to

manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Singapore Management University is a place where high-level professionalism blends together with a healthy informality. The 'family-like' atmosphere among the SMU community fosters a culture where employees work, plan, organise and play together building a strong collegiality and morale within the university.

Our commitment to attract and retain talent is ongoing. We offer attractive benefits and welfare, competitive compensation packages, and generous professional development opportunities all to meet the work-life needs of our staff. No wonder, then, that SMU continues to be given numerous awards and recognition for its human resource excellence.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Champion and drive the continuous improvement exercise of reviewing, streamlining and digitalising HR processes, for a more efficient and effective delivery of HR Administration services.
• Work closely with HRBP and COE teams to review/design/propose HR administration policy changes and initiatives. Revise internal procedures when policy guidelines change, or as required for legal or other external compliance reasons.
• Lead and coach the HR Administration team, in ensuring smooth operations from onboarding, HRMS transactions and offboarding, as well as handling employee inquiries and issues.
• Oversee and monitor the overall data management for all HRMS transactions to ensure data accuracy and integrity.
• Review HR processes with internal HR units to ensure work processes are aligned with HR policies/programmes and effectively carried out to achieve their objectives, e.g., ensuring that the employee onboarding programme is achieving the expected outcome, new hires are able to be accustomed to the new environment after x months.
• Collaborate closely with HR Technology team to review/optimize work processes via technology.
• Act as overall coordinator for HR annual budget preparation and collation by working closely with other HR Unit/Functional Heads /Leads on their respective budgets.
• Accountable for managing the vendor procurement process, providing logistical support for HR events and ensuring HR Administration team collaborates with internal HR units.

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of broad HR experience, with at least 3 years in HR administration or HR operations roles, including leadership or supervisory experience. Prior experience in an educational setting or related industry is preferred.
• Demonstrates high level of empathy and advanced listening skills when communicating, influencing and problem-solving people matters.
• Familiarity with general HR policies and practices, local Employment Act, Immigration rules, etc.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire, motivate, and develop team members.
• Experienced in process workflow, transactions and data changes using SAP SuccessFactors modules or any other third-party HR solutions.
• Ability to promote and implement changes to current HR practices and processes.
• Attention to detail and ability to independently handle multiple concurrent tasks and changing priorities in high-pressure situations.

#LI-ST1

Candidates who do not possess the stipulated qualifications but have relevant work experience may still apply. Remuneration and appointment terms shall commensurate with qualifications and experience. SMU reserves the right to modify the appointment terms where necessary.

The incumbent is overall in charge for Finance and Administration operations in Singapore office. He/She is also required to assist the CEO to manage the operations in Asean region.

Your main responsibilities include: -

• Managing finance, HR/Admin and IT strategies

• Consolidating regional financial reporting and risk management

• Assisting Japan HQ to implement internal control systems in the region.

Requirement

· Degree holder

· Candidate must have fluent Japanese language proficiency to communicate with Japan HQ

· Candidate must have at least 10-15 years of relevant working experience

· Candidate with experience working in a diverse culture environment will have a distinct advantage

· Candidate will be required to work independently under minimal supervision and a team player

· Candidate with excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal and IT skills will have a distinct advantage

· Candidate will be required to travel overseas for work purpose occasionally.