You oversee and optimise the budget and investment returns for Information Technology (IT) projects.
Manager (Portfolio & Resource Management)
MINDEF
Permanent
Closing on 24 Nov 2024
What the role is
What you will be working on
On this, you track the annual budgets allocated to these IT projects, maintain the Key Performance Indicator (KPI) library and monitor the delivery of these KPIs by the project teams. You reinforce a performance driven culture by ensuring the project teams achieve the targets and give regular updates and recommendations on prioritisation of new and existing projects to management. You also manage the budget and expenses for the department’s operations. Your challenge lies in tracking expenditure trends and new technologies to propose investment, divestment, and long-term resource allocation planning.
What we are looking for
You must have a tertiary qualification in Business, Finance, Computer Science/Engineering, Information Systems, Information Resource Management, or related field, preferably with 2 years' managerial and finance-related experience. You should have good interpersonal and communication skills, and be proficient in the use of MS Office tools and/or other data analytics tools (e.g. Power BI, Qlik Sense). Prior work experience in Portfolio Management, Enterprise Strategic Planning, Performance Management, Budget Planning, or Enterprise Architecture and Governance is advantageous. Appointment will be commensurate with your experience.
(Applicants with no experience may apply.)
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.