Assistant/Deputy Director, Digital Strategy and Plans

<p><span data-contrast="none">GovTech is the lead agency driving Singapore’s Smart Nation initiatives and public sector digital transformation. As the Centre of Excellence for Infocomm Technology and Smart Systems (ICT &amp; SS), GovTech develops the Singapore Government’s capabilities in Data Science &amp; Artificial Intelligence, Application Development, Smart City Technology, Digital Infrastructure, and Cybersecurity.&nbsp;</span>&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br><span data-contrast="none">At&nbsp;GovTech, we offer you a purposeful career to make lives better where we empower our people to master their craft through robust learning and development opportunities all year round.</span>&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br><span data-contrast="none">Play a part in Singapore’s vision to build a Smart Nation and embark on your meaningful journey to build tech for public good. Join us to advance our mission and shape your future with us today!&nbsp;</span>&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br><span data-contrast="none">Learn more about&nbsp;GovTech&nbsp;at tech.gov.sg.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Description</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">The Assistant Director / Deputy Director, Digital Strategy plays a key role in driving MOE’s digital transformation agenda through strategy formulation, portfolio management, workforce&nbsp;transformation&nbsp;and funding reform. The role supports the development&nbsp;and implementation of MOE’s Ministry Family Digitalisation Plan (MFDP), ensuring that digital priorities are anchored on clear business outcomes, sustainable operating models, realistic resourcing&nbsp;plans&nbsp;and shared business-technology ownership.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">The incumbent will work across MOE HQ divisions, product teams, technology teams and governance forums to translate digital priorities into actionable programmes, assess strategic value and readiness, and strengthen the shift towards product-centric, outcome-driven&nbsp;and user-centred delivery.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="none">[What you will be working on]</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Digital Strategy and Transformation</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p> <ol> <li data-leveltext="%2." data-font="" data-listid="14" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;134224900&quot;:false,&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:1134,&quot;335559991&quot;:567,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,4],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%2.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="2"><span data-contrast="auto">Co-lead the development&nbsp;and refinement&nbsp;of MOE’s digital transformation strategies.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li data-leveltext="%2." data-font="" data-listid="14" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;134224900&quot;:false,&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:1134,&quot;335559991&quot;:567,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,4],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%2.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="2"><span data-contrast="auto">Drive stronger shared ownership between business and technology teams, including establishing clear co-ownership models, decision rights and delivery accountability for digital priorities.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li data-leveltext="%2." data-font="" data-listid="14" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;134224900&quot;:false,&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:1134,&quot;335559991&quot;:567,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,4],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%2.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="2"><span data-contrast="auto">Help define sustainable operating models for digital products, including long-term team structures, governance, platform dependencies, funding needs and transition from pilot to scaled implementation.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ol> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Product Portfolio Management&nbsp;and Strategic Planning</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p> <ol> <li data-leveltext="%2." data-font="" data-listid="14" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;134224900&quot;:false,&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:1134,&quot;335559991&quot;:567,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,4],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%2.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="2"><span data-contrast="auto">Support the stewardship of MOE’s digital portfolio,&nbsp;identifying&nbsp;opportunities to rationalise systems, reduce duplication and evolve key systems into scalable, high-value products.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li data-leveltext="%2." data-font="" data-listid="14" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;134224900&quot;:false,&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:1134,&quot;335559991&quot;:567,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,4],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%2.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="2"><span data-contrast="auto">Apply portfolio management disciplines to assess product value, system health, strategic fit, user impact and resource requirements across MOE’s digital initiatives.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li data-leveltext="%2." data-font="" data-listid="14" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;134224900&quot;:false,&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:1134,&quot;335559991&quot;:567,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,4],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%2.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="2"><span data-contrast="auto">Provide strategic input into product team structures, reporting lines and delivery models to support autonomy, accountability and sustained product ownership.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ol> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Funding Proposal Evaluation and Investment&nbsp;Strategy</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p> <ol> <li data-leveltext="%2." data-font="" data-listid="14" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;134224900&quot;:false,&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:1134,&quot;335559991&quot;:567,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,4],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%2.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="2"><span data-contrast="auto">Evaluate ICT and digital funding proposals to assess whether they are clearly anchored on user problems, measurable outcomes, strategic&nbsp;value&nbsp;and delivery readiness.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li data-leveltext="%2." data-font="" data-listid="14" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;134224900&quot;:false,&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:1134,&quot;335559991&quot;:567,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,4],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%2.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="2"><span data-contrast="auto">Review cost justifications, funding models and investment trade-offs to ensure proposals move beyond feature-based or line-item justification towards outcome-based funding.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li data-leveltext="%2." data-font="" data-listid="14" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;134224900&quot;:false,&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:1134,&quot;335559991&quot;:567,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,4],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%2.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="2"><span data-contrast="auto">Support the development of programme-based funding approaches where appropriate, including consolidated funding for shared platforms, cloud infrastructure, software licences and common digital services.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ol> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Workforce Transformation and Operating Model Development</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p> <ol> <li data-leveltext="%2." data-font="" data-listid="14" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;134224900&quot;:false,&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:1134,&quot;335559991&quot;:567,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,4],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%2.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="2"><span data-contrast="auto">Support DXD’s workforce transformation towards a more product-centric organisation, including the shift in workforce composition towards product,&nbsp;design&nbsp;and engineering capabilities.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li data-leveltext="%2." data-font="" data-listid="14" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;134224900&quot;:false,&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:1134,&quot;335559991&quot;:567,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,4],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%2.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="2"><span data-contrast="auto">Work with teams to reorganise resources around user-centric problem spaces and programmes, while maintaining functional expertise development through communities of practice and the Product Development Office.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li data-leveltext="%2." data-font="" data-listid="14" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;134224900&quot;:false,&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:1134,&quot;335559991&quot;:567,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,4],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%2.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="2"><span data-contrast="auto">Help define clear mission reporting lines, team accountabilities and role expectations across matrixed product teams.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ol> <p><strong><span data-contrast="none">[What we are looking for]</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Education</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p> <ol> <li data-leveltext="%1." data-font="" data-listid="16" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:567,&quot;335559991&quot;:567,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Degree in Public Policy, Technology Management, Business, Engineering, Information Systems, or related fields.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li data-leveltext="%1." data-font="" data-listid="16" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:567,&quot;335559991&quot;:567,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Certifications or training in digital product management, agile delivery, portfolio management, business analysis,&nbsp;finance&nbsp;or public sector innovation are&nbsp;advantageous.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ol> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Professional Experience</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p> <ol> <li><span data-contrast="auto">At least 8–12 years of relevant experience for Assistant Director, or 12–15 years for Deputy Director, in digital strategy, transformation, portfolio management, public sector technology, consulting or product strategy.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Proven experience supporting or leading large-scale digital transformation, technology planning, operating model&nbsp;design&nbsp;or product portfolio management.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Familiarity with product-centric frameworks such as OKRs, value-cost assessment, user research, agile delivery, product lifecycle&nbsp;management&nbsp;and outcome-based funding.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Strong ability to translate complex technology,&nbsp;funding&nbsp;and organisational issues into clear strategic recommendations for senior stakeholders.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Familiarity with government&nbsp;digital strategies, ICT governance,&nbsp;procurement&nbsp;and funding processes is preferred.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;<br><br></span></li> </ol> <p><strong><span data-contrast="none">What we offer you:&nbsp;</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">GovTech&nbsp;is an&nbsp;equal opportunity&nbsp;employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that values diverse voices and perspectives, as we believe that diversity is the foundation to innovation.   </span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">Our employee benefits are based on a total rewards approach, offering a holistic and market-competitive suite of&nbsp;perks. These include leave benefits to meet your work-life needs and employee wellness programs. </span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">We champion flexible work arrangements (subject to your job role) and trust that you will manage your own time to deliver your best, wherever you are, and whatever works best for you. &nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">Learn more about life inside&nbsp;GovTech&nbsp;at go.gov.sg/GovTechCareers.</span>&nbsp;<br><span data-contrast="none">Stay connected with us on social media at go.gov.sg/ConnectWithGovTech</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <hr> <p>&nbsp;</p>