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MINDEF

Deputy MINDEF Chief Information Officer

MINDEF

Permanent

Closing on 03 Mar 2025

What the role is

You manage and strategically align the organisation's digital initiatives and build-up of business capabilities.

What you will be working on

- Ensure effective use of our Operations (Ops) Support Information Technology (IT) portfolio investment and resources - Develop and oversee robust policies and compliance operations - Drive enterprise architecting to ensure coherence and interoperability of capabilities, platforms and systems - Orchestrate exploitation of technology to drive transformation in MINDEF/SAF Challenge(s) - Achieving strategic outcomes through digital transformation with limited engineering resources, integration with legacy enterprise systems and a federated ecosystem

What we are looking for

- Education in Business, Computer Science/Engineering, Information Systems, Information Resource Management or any related field - At least 15 years of working experience, with a minimum 10 years of relevant experience in a managerial position - Good systems engineering knowledge - Understanding of engineering interdependencies and complexities - Strong knowledge and working experience with Portfolio management, Enterprise strategic planning, Performance management, Budget planning and management, Enterprise architecture and governance; and Policy formulation and compliance - Familiarity with new digital technologies such as Cloud Computing and Data Analytics - Knowledge of CIO best practices Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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.