Deputy Director, Programme Management, Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA)

<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. </span>&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br><span data-contrast="none">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>&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 GovTech at tech.gov.sg.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1}"><strong>&nbsp;About ACRA</strong><br>The Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) is the national regulator of business entities, public accountants, and corporate service providers in Singapore. ACRA's mission is to foster a vibrant and trusted business environment that enables innovation and growth. As ACRA embarks on a significant digital transformation journey — shifting from a project-based to a product-led organisation, the IT Division plays a central role in delivering on ACRA's corporate goals and strategic outcomes.</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><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1}">As a Deputy Director, Programme Management, you are an experienced leader who will be responsible for overseeing ACRA's digital transformation programme. You will work closely with the CIO and senior leadership to deliver on ACRA's mission, corporate goals, and strategic IT direction — spanning transformation initiatives, product development, and day-to-day digital operations.<br>At this level, you will be expected to identify strategic opportunities for the organisation, drive initiatives at a programme level over the longer term, and be accountable for realising outcomes that advance ACRA's transformation goals. You will collaborate with senior leadership in defining strategy and ensuring its alignment to organisational needs, while serving as a trusted thought leader within the programme and with key stakeholders.</span></span></p> <p data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><strong>Strategic Planning and Transformation</strong></p> <p>You will support the CIO in shaping and executing ACRA's strategic IT direction, including the development and refresh of the Digital Transformation Plan. This includes translating ACRA's corporate goals into a coherent digital strategy, identifying opportunities to leverage technology for regulatory excellence, and driving the organisation's transition from project-based delivery to a product-led model. You will be expected to think across the full horizon, from immediate operational needs to longer-term capability building and ensure that ACRA's digital investments are purposeful, prioritised, and aligned to mission outcomes.</p> <p><strong>Programme Delivery and Oversight</strong></p> <p>You will oversee the delivery of ACRA's digital programme, spanning product development, system modernisation, and service transformation initiatives including AI. This includes breaking down complex, broad problems into clear workstreams and roadmaps, orchestrating execution across multiple product and project teams, and maintaining visibility on delivery progress, risks, and outcomes. You will ensure that ACRA's portfolio of digital initiatives including key products such as CLAIR, Bizfile, and UDAP 2.0 progresses in a structured, outcome-driven manner.</p> <p><strong>Product and Operations Leadership</strong></p> <p>You will provide programme-level oversight across ACRA's product areas, supporting product teams in delivering continuous value to users and the business. This includes overseeing product operations ensuring that live products are performing, that feedback loops are in place, and that issues are resolved promptly. You will work with product owners and business owners to ensure that products remain anchored to business outcomes and that the organisation is deriving measurable value from its digital investments.</p> <p><strong>Stakeholder Management and Engagement</strong></p> <p>You will build and maintain trusted relationships with ACRA's senior leadership, business divisions, and external partners including other Whole-of-Government stakeholders. You will represent ACRA's digital interests in cross-agency forums, influence strategy through evidence-based recommendations, and ensure that ACRA's transformation efforts are well understood and supported at all levels of the organisation. You will also be expected to resolve complex stakeholder conflicts and facilitate alignment across teams where priorities or perspectives diverge.</p> <p><strong>Workforce and Capability Development</strong></p> <p>You will play an active role in building ACRA's digital capabilities for the long term. This includes mentoring current and future leaders within the programme, setting best practices for product and programme delivery, and supporting the organisation's workforce transformation including the transition of existing staff into product roles and the development of apprenticeship and mentorship pathways. You will help establish a culture of continuous improvement, ownership, and outcome-driven delivery across the division.</p> <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 data-pm-slice="1 1 []">We are looking for a leader who combines strategic thinking with operational rigour, and who is as comfortable shaping long-term direction as they are rolling up their sleeves to resolve day-to-day delivery challenges.</p> <p>Specifically, you should have at least 8 to 10 years of experience in a technology or digital organisation, with demonstrated experience leading and scaling multidisciplinary teams across product, engineering, and design. You should have at least 5 years of hands-on experience as a technology practitioner whether as a Dy CIO, an engineer, product manager, designer, or delivery lead and possess a strong foundation and intuition for end-to-end systems delivery.</p> <p>You should demonstrate the ability to think strategically while executing operationally, applying systems thinking to translate vision into structured and actionable plans. You should possess strong stakeholder management capabilities, with experience engaging senior leaders across agencies or large organisations, and the ability to translate technical concepts clearly for non-technical audiences.</p> <p>Experience with programme management methodologies and digital transformation programmes is strongly preferred.</p> <p><strong>Please note that this will be a 2-year fixed tern contract.&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="none">What we offer you:&nbsp;</span></strong><span data-contrast="none">&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 is an equal opportunity 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 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-contrast="none">Learn more about life inside GovTech 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></p> <p>&nbsp;</p>