Assistant / Deputy Director, GDT - GPO

<p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">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.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">At 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></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">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!</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Learn more about GovTech at tech.gov.sg.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong>[About the role]</strong></span></p> <div id="56$146082" class="WBTF" data-automation-id="decorationWrapper"> <div class="WBSI"> <div id="56$146082-ab8cf5139ae0958b" class="WN1S WD1S WC5" data-automation-id="multilineTextView" data-metadata-id="56$146082" data-uxi-form-item-child-list-index="22"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Government Digital Transformation (GDT) enables government agencies’ success in digital transformation by bringing the best of GovTech—through forward‑deployed CIO teams and shared capabilities—to deliver impactful digital services for citizens, businesses, and public officers. Strategy &amp; Plans Office (SPO) in GDT seeks a dynamic and experienced leader to serve as the Assistant/Deputy Director. This role is critical in driving the strategic direction, development, and implementation of strategy and plans that align with the GDT’s goals and objectives.</span></div> <div class="WN1S WD1S WC5" data-automation-id="multilineTextView" data-metadata-id="56$146082" data-uxi-form-item-child-list-index="22">&nbsp;</div> <div class="WN1S WD1S WC5" data-automation-id="multilineTextView" data-metadata-id="56$146082" data-uxi-form-item-child-list-index="22"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong>[</strong><strong>Key Responsibilities]</strong></span></div> <div class="WN1S WD1S WC5" data-automation-id="multilineTextView" data-metadata-id="56$146082" data-uxi-form-item-child-list-index="22"> <div class="gwt-HTML"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong>Strategic Architect &amp; Change Catalyst</strong></span><br><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Transform ambiguous executive visions into strategies that shape Singapore's digital government landscape. You'll be the strategic translator who takes high-level directives from senior leadership and GDT Exco and crafts them into compelling, actionable roadmaps that drive nationwide digital transformation.</span></div> <div class="gwt-HTML">&nbsp;</div> <div class="gwt-HTML"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong>Programme Orchestrator for Nation-Scale Initiatives</strong></span><br><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Lead the strategic orchestration of Singapore's key digital transformation programmes, including the groundbreaking CIO Teams of the Future and Ministry Family Digitalisation Plan. You'll be at the helm of initiatives that reshape how government leverage technology, with direct visibility into their impact across the entire public sector ecosystem.</span></div> <div class="gwt-HTML">&nbsp;</div> <div class="gwt-HTML"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong>Cross-Government Collaboration Architect</strong></span><br><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Design and execute the strategic frameworks that unite Singapore's government agencies in their digital journey. You'll orchestrate cross-divisional planning sessions, craft compelling strategic narratives, and identify breakthrough synergies that amplify transformation impact across the whole-of-government landscape.</span></div> <div class="gwt-HTML">&nbsp;</div> <div class="gwt-HTML"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong>Digital Transformation Strategist &amp; Advisor</strong></span><br><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Leverage your digital transformation expertise to shape the future of government operations. You'll define meaningful success metrics through OKRs, architect workforce transformation strategies, and chart realistic yet ambitious pathways that push the boundaries of what's possible in digital government.</span></div> <div class="gwt-HTML">&nbsp;</div> <div class="gwt-HTML"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong>Leadership Development Champion</strong></span><br><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Cultivate the next generation of digital transformation leaders by mentoring high-potential Managers and Senior Managers. You'll guide them in strategic thinking, stakeholder mastery, and initiative execution whilst building SPO's capability pipeline for sustained impact.</span></div> <div class="gwt-HTML">&nbsp;</div> <div class="gwt-HTML"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong>Senior Stakeholder Influencer &amp; Alliance Builder</strong></span><br><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Engage directly with Singapore's most senior digital leaders—Cluster Directors and CIOs—to co-create strategies that drive cross-agency transformation. You'll be the strategic bridge-builder who secures buy-in for ambitious initiatives that span the entire government ecosystem.</span> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong>[Required Competencies]</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong>Strategic Thinking</strong>: Ability to approach challenges and opportunities with a high-level, analytical mindset—synthesising information, anticipating implications, and developing effective ways of organising work, clarifying accountabilities, and guiding both planned strategies and ad hoc initiatives.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong>Stakeholder Management</strong>: Proven ability to identify, engage, and build strong relationships with key stakeholders—both internal and external—while effectively facilitating discussions to foster alignment, trust, and collaboration across all levels.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong>Effective Communication</strong>: Good written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly articulate complex ideas, facilitate productive conversations, and deliver impactful presentations to diverse audiences.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong>Collaboration</strong>: Strong aptitude for working across divisions and multidisciplinary teams, driving unified efforts and achieving consensus on shared organisational objectives.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong>Leadership &amp; Programme Oversight</strong>: Skilled at managing a programme office, coordinating workstreams, and coaching staff</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong>Digital Transformation Experience</strong>: Understanding of digital transformation challenges, including technology adoption, operational challenges and workforce capability development.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;" data-pm-slice="1 1 [&quot;bullet_list&quot;,{&quot;tight&quot;:false},&quot;list_item&quot;,{&quot;style&quot;:null}]"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong>Experience</strong>: At least 4 years in strategy, planning and/or digital transformation, ideally with exposure to public-sector transformation or enterprise change.&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong>[Learning Opportunities]</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong>Develop advanced strategic thinking skills</strong> by tackling both planned strategies and ad hoc initiatives, learning how to organise team efforts, clarify roles, and address complex organisational challenges.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong>Enhance stakeholder management abilities</strong> by engaging with senior leaders and diverse teams, building proficiency in facilitating discussions and navigating different perspectives to achieve alignment.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong>Refine communication skills</strong> through opportunities to lead meetings, deliver presentations, and prepare communication materials for a variety of audiences.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong>Strengthen collaborative skills</strong> by participating in and facilitating cross-functional initiatives, fostering synergy and cooperation among multiple stakeholders.</span></li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos; font-size: 11.0pt;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos; font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span lang="en-US">GovTech is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that values diverse voices and perspectives, as we believe it is key to innovation.</span><span lang="en-SG">&nbsp;</span></span></p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos; font-size: 11.0pt;">&nbsp;</p> <p lang="en-US" style="margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos; font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Our employee benefits are based on a total rewards approach, offering a holistic and market-competitive suite of perks.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos; font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span lang="en-US">&nbsp;</span><span lang="en-SG">&nbsp;</span></span></p> <p lang="en-US" style="margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos; font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">We champion flexible work arrangements (subject to your job role) and trust you to manage your time to deliver your best.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos; font-size: 11.0pt;">&nbsp;</p> <p lang="en-US" style="margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos; font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Learn more about life inside GovTech at go.gov.sg/GovTechCareers</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> </div> </div> </div>