You will be a key member of the workforce planning and development team, driving MINDEF's digital and data capabilities by developing a community of Business Digitalisation & Information Technology (BDIT) professionals across MINDEF/SAF through effective attract, develop and retain initiatives.
MINDEF
Manager (Workforce Planning & Development)
Permanent
Closing on 31 Jan 2026What the role is
What you will be working on
- Develop digital workforce plans that support MINDEF's digitalisation priorities by analysing workforce data and rationalising digital and data job profiles
- Maintain BDIT competency framework in alignment with Whole-of-Government (WOG) Infocomm Technology & Smart Systems framework
- Curate relevant professional development programmes and manage training budgets
- Foster community engagement and peer learning through Communities of Practice
- Design communications infographics for dissemination on internal knowledge-sharing platforms
- Collaborate with MINDEF HR Directorate to enhance talent attraction and career mobility for BDIT professionals
- Drive strategic planning and hands-on implementation of workforce development initiatives
Challenge(s)
- Having diverse competencies, thinking agility, and expertise in both Digital and Data domains, spanning from strategic planning to hands-on implementation of initiatives
What we are looking for
- Education in Information Technology, Information Systems, Human Resources, Business Administration or Organisational Psychology
- At least 2 years of experience preferably in digital and data strategy or strategic human resource development
- Competent in conceptualising, analysing data, developing and formulating strategies
- Thinking agility to adapt from strategic planning to implementation
- Ability to communicate ideas clearly and engage diverse stakeholders effectively to drive organisational change and facilitate build-up of digital and data capabilities across business functions
- Good understanding of WOG ICT&SS environment and Product Life Cycle Management is advantageous
Appointment will be commensurate with your experience.
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
About your application process
This job is closing on 31 Jan 2026.
If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and apply for other roles within MINDEF or the wider Public Service.
About MINDEF
The mission of MINDEF and the Singapore Armed Forces is to enhance Singapore's peace and security through deterrence and diplomacy, and should these fail, to secure a swift and decisive victory over the aggressor.
The Defence Executive Officer (DXO) scheme is the non-uniformed career scheme of MINDEF that offers myriad opportunities in various job functions, such as corporate communications, cyber security, data analytics and visualisation, defence policy, finance, HR, psychology, and more. Embodying the same level of commitment towards defence, DXOs work together with their military counterparts to contribute to MINDEF/SAF’s mission and ensure Singapore's security and stability. United by this common cause, our lines of defence complement each other to secure the prosperity and progress of our nation.
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