The role of DD/AD/SM Technology Strategy and Plans, Technology Office (TO), is to manage strategic initiatives to support MDDI’s Smart Nation and Digital Economy (SNDE) initiatives.

TO sits at the intersection between MDDI’s senior management team and the executive agencies so that it could help bridge higher level strategies or policies with ground-level deliverables. Some of the activities to be undertaken by the incumbent are as follows: • Develop a good understanding of the key emerging digital technology areas • Formulate policies, plans and strategies and fund strategic initiatives to support our digital agenda • Maintain oversight of a portfolio of projects under funded under the NRF’s Research Innovation and Enterprise [RIE] funds • Develop qualitative and quantitative assessments to measure the progress of our R&D programmes • Work closely with government agencies and the R&D ecosystem (academia and industry) to grow local capabilities and develop translation strategies • Support key decision makers (i.e. MDDI Senior Management, Ex-Co) on matters concerning the direction, progress and budget utilisation of SNDE programmes.

• Minimum 3-10 years experience in policy, strategic planning or sector development role • Minimum 3-10 years of experience working in a relevant digital technology sector (e.g. AI, Cybersecurity, Infocomm, Quantum) • A keen eye on opportunities in exploiting the technology, and in the potential risks it brings, the ability to network and work well with technical experts. • The ability to relate with technical and non-technical (layman) people alike. He or she should be able to communicate technical ideas in an effective manner with senior management. • Familiarity with Singapore RIE landscape is advantageous Please note that only shortlisted candidates would be notified. For more information on careers in MDDI, please access the link (https://www.mddi.gov.sg/join-us/careers/life-at-mddi/). For more information on our job vacancies, please access Careers@Gov (https://www.careers.gov.sg/) and search for “MDDI” in the Search bar.

The Ministry of Digital Development and Information (MDDI) drives Singapore’s digital development in four key domains — the economy, government, security, and society. MDDI oversees the development of the infocomm technology, cybersecurity, and media sectors; the Government’s digitalisation initiatives; and the national library, national archives, and public libraries. The Ministry is also responsible for effective public communications, and the Government’s information and public communication policies.