MINDEF

Deputy Director (Digital Strategy & Transformation - Business)

Permanent

Closing on 27 Dec 2025

What the role is

You lead and formulate strategies to deliver effective business transformation and digitalisation in MINDEF/SAF.

What you will be working on

- Drive digital strategy for MINDEF/SAF - Identify business value of digitalisation - Design user service journeys - Develop implementation roadmaps - Transform MINDEF/SAF digital service delivery in various business domains (e.g., Human Resource, National Service, Logistics, Learning, Medical) - Collaborate with other government agencies on whole-of-government digital initiatives - Work with management and stakeholders to drive business and digital transformation Challenge(s) - Balancing innovation with organisational needs and constraints - Navigating complex stakeholder landscapes across MINDEF/SAF and other government agencies - Keeping pace with rapidly evolving digital technologies and their applications - Aligning digital transformation with broader organisational strategies and goals

What we are looking for

- Education in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related field - At least 10 years of relevant work experience in planning and business operations - Experience in policy framework formulation or IT implementation is preferred - Well-versed in strategy development and planning - Competent with digital technologies - Familiar with design thinking methodologies - Strong leadership and communication skills - Good organisational acumen - Ability to engage effectively with leadership, stakeholders and engineering staff Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

About your application process

This job is closing on 27 Dec 2025.

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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