Programme Manager, Capability Development

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About Korn Ferry Academy

Korn Ferry Academy develops future-ready talent and leaders through capability-building programmes that combine Korn Ferry's global intellectual property with local market relevance.

We partner with organisations to build leadership capability, accelerate workforce transformation, strengthen HR as a strategic function, and develop future-ready workforces. Beyond learning programmes, we are expanding our impact through enterprise transformation initiatives, government-supported projects and ecosystem collaborations across Singapore and the region.

Role Purpose

We are looking for an experienced Programme Manager to join our team on a six-month contract to provide maternity cover.

The Programme Manager is responsible for leading the successful planning, coordination and delivery of strategic capability development initiatives. Working across clients, participants, Korn Ferry experts, ecosystem partners and internal teams, the role ensures programmes deliver an exceptional participant experience, achieve intended business outcomes and strengthen Korn Ferry Academy's impact across the workforce development ecosystem.

The role combines programme management, stakeholder engagement, consulting and continuous improvement, requiring someone who enjoys solving complex problems, bringing people together and delivering high-quality outcomes.

For candidates who demonstrate strong programme leadership and stakeholder management capabilities, there is potential to transition into a permanent Programme Manager role supporting large-scale mentorship, capability development and workforce transformation initiatives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Partnerships & Stakeholder Engagement

Coordinate cross-organisational initiatives that support AI capability development, HR capability building and workforce transformation, involving clients, government agencies, industry partners and Korn Ferry experts

Manage stakeholder communications throughout programme lifecycles, aligning expectations, timelines and deliverables

Facilitate collaboration across diverse stakeholder groups to ensure successful programme outcomes

Programme Leadership

Lead the end-to-end planning and execution of capability development programmes and initiatives

Develop project plans, governance structures, communication plans and delivery schedules

Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across consulting, curriculum, operations and external stakeholders

Identify risks, manage dependencies and resolve issues proactively

Monitor programme performance, participant experience and impact measures to drive continuous improvement

Prepare executive updates and project reporting for internal and external stakeholders

Marketing & Community Engagement

Coordinate campaign calendars for events, programme launches and thought leadership activities

Work with internal teams and external vendors to develop marketing collateral including presentations, brochures, webpage content, eDMs and LinkedIn content

Coordinate webinars, networking events and partner engagement activities

Monitor campaign effectiveness and engagement to identify opportunities for improvement

What Success Looks Like

You enjoy bringing structure to complex initiatives and working with diverse stakeholders to achieve shared outcomes.

You build trusted relationships quickly, communicate confidently with senior stakeholders, and are highly organised in managing multiple priorities.

You thrive in collaborative environments where success comes from coordinating people, solving problems and ensuring excellent programme execution.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS .

Essential

6-12 years of experience in programme management, project management, consulting, client success, partnerships or stakeholder engagement

Demonstrated experience coordinating complex projects involving multiple stakeholders

Excellent relationship management and communication skills

Strong organisational and project management capabilities

Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

A collaborative, proactive and solutions-oriented approach

Highly Regarded

Experience in leadership development, learning & development, HR consulting or workforce transformation

Experience working with government agencies, industry associations or funded initiatives

Familiarity with programme operations, mentoring initiatives or capability-building programmes

Consulting experience or experience managing enterprise-wide initiatives