Corporate Planning & Development Lead/ Manager

About Us

At NESST Singapore Limited, we are committed to building a sustainable and efficient ecosystem that drives value, innovation, and impact across our operations. As a purpose-driven organization, we seek individuals passionate about operational excellence and stakeholder collaboration.

Job Summary

The role supports the CEO Office and Corporate Planning function by driving organisational strategy, managing cross-functional initiatives, and ensuring strong execution of transformation priorities across NESST.

Responsibilities

Support corporate planning, annual work planning, and organisational strategic initiatives to align with business goals

Track KPIs, workplans, and cross-functional priorities to monitor progress and inform decision-making

Conduct environmental scanning, research, and benchmarking to provide insights for strategic decisions

Prepare management and Board papers, presentations, and briefing materials to communicate key information clearly

Ensure strong follow-through on action items and decisions to drive timely completion of initiatives

Coordinate and support cross-functional projects and transformation initiatives to achieve organisational objectives

Collaborate closely with Heads of Departments and teams to drive execution and resolve operational issues

Engage and influence internal stakeholders, including Heads of Departments, to align efforts and deliver outcomes

Support meetings, workshops, and workgroups by preparing materials and facilitating discussions

Present updates and materials at management and Board levels when required to inform leadership

Provide secretariat support for Board, management, and MOM-related meetings by preparing agendas, papers, and minutes

Produce clear, concise, and accurate minutes and written documentation to maintain effective records

Support internal communications and reporting to keep teams informed and aligned

Required competencies and certifications

Strong writing, communication, and coordination skills demonstrated through preparation of management papers and stakeholder engagement

Proven project management skills with ability to drive follow-through and execution across functions

Clear writing and minute-taking ability for accurate documentation and communication

Preferred competencies and qualifications

Around 3-4 years of relevant experience in corporate planning, business development, innovation, partnerships, or project management

Innovation mindset with openness to new ideas and approaches

Ability to think laterally and work across functions with a hands-on, execution-oriented approach