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 & SS), GovTech develops the Singapore Government’s capabilities in Data Science & Artificial Intelligence, Application Development, Smart City Technology, Digital Infrastructure, and Cybersecurity.
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.
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!
Learn more about GovTech at tech.gov.sg.
[About the role]
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
[Required Competencies]
- Strategic Thinking: 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.
- Stakeholder Management: 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.
- Effective Communication: Good written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly articulate complex ideas, facilitate productive conversations, and deliver impactful presentations to diverse audiences.
- Collaboration: Strong aptitude for working across divisions and multidisciplinary teams, driving unified efforts and achieving consensus on shared organisational objectives.
- Leadership & Programme Oversight: Skilled at managing a programme office, coordinating workstreams, and coaching staff
- Digital Transformation Experience: Understanding of digital transformation challenges, including technology adoption, operational challenges and workforce capability development.
- Experience: At least 4 years in strategy, planning and/or digital transformation, ideally with exposure to public-sector transformation or enterprise change.
[Learning Opportunities]
- Develop advanced strategic thinking skills by tackling both planned strategies and ad hoc initiatives, learning how to organise team efforts, clarify roles, and address complex organisational challenges.
- Enhance stakeholder management abilities by engaging with senior leaders and diverse teams, building proficiency in facilitating discussions and navigating different perspectives to achieve alignment.
- Refine communication skills through opportunities to lead meetings, deliver presentations, and prepare communication materials for a variety of audiences.
- Strengthen collaborative skills by participating in and facilitating cross-functional initiatives, fostering synergy and cooperation among multiple stakeholders.
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.
Our employee benefits are based on a total rewards approach, offering a holistic and market-competitive suite of perks.
We champion flexible work arrangements (subject to your job role) and trust you to manage your time to deliver your best.
Learn more about life inside GovTech at go.gov.sg/GovTechCareers