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Government Technology Agency

Senior Programme Manager, CIP Platform team

Government Technology Agency

Fixed Terms

Closing on 29 Nov 2025

What the role is

GovTech is the lead agency driving Singapore’s Smart Nation initiatives and public sector digital transformation. As the Centre of Excellence for Infocomm Technology and Smart Systems (ICT & SS), GovTech develops the Singapore Government’s capabilities in Data Science & Artificial Intelligence, Application Development, Smart City Technology, Digital Infrastructure, and Cybersecurity.

At GovTech, we offer you a purposeful career to make lives better where we empower our people to master their craft through robust learning and development opportunities all year round.

Play a part in Singapore’s vision to build a Smart Nation and embark on your meaningful journey to build tech for public good. Join us to advance our mission and shape your future with us today!

Learn more about GovTech at tech.gov.sg.

What you will be working on

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Programme Manager who will independently plan and manage major project while taking ownership of project-related engagement and change management initiatives.

What To Expect

  • Take full ownership from idea to landed impact of work

  • Identify and implement process improvement opportunities for the team

  • Drive project-related engagement and change management for impacted stakeholders

  • Remove impediments or guide the team to remove impediments

  • Build a trusting and safe environment where problems can be raised without fear of judgement

  • Lead and manage delivery teams, ensuring they are motivated and working effectively

  • Improve the velocity of development teams at a sustainable pace

  • Ensure teams are focused on delivering value and meeting organizational priorities

  • Oversee the application of Agile and Lean tools and techniques

  • Work collaboratively with peers across functions to achieve goals

  • Generate clear analyses using cross-functional data sources

  • Build and maintain strong networks outside the immediate team

  • Run portions of readouts and discussions with stakeholders

  • Independently manage external dependencies related to work items

  • Educate and support Product Owners, especially with respect to backlog refinement and stakeholder management

What we are looking for

  • Minimum 8 years of working experience in delivering complex digital products or services

  • Strong track record in managing multiple major projects simultaneously

  • Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

  • Demonstrated ability to identify and implement process improvements

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

  • Ability to synthesize multiple data points into clear recommendations

  • Experience in stakeholder management and change management

  • Deep understanding of Agile and Lean methodologies

  • Strong organizational and prioritization skills

  • Degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related disciplines

Additional Advantages

  • Working knowledge of Agile Contract and government procurement processes

  • Experience with design thinking and workshop facilitation

  • Background in vendor management

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company as we believe that diversity is meaningful to innovation. Our employee benefits are based on a total rewards approach, offering a holistic and market-competitive suite of perks. This includes generous leave benefits to meet your work-life needs. We trust that you will get the job done wherever you are, and whatever works best for you – so work from home or take a break to exercise if you need to*.

We also believe it’s important for you to keep honing your craft in the constantly-evolving tech landscape, so we provide and support a plethora of in-house and external learning and development opportunities all year round.

About Government Technology Agency

The Government Technology Agency (GovTech) is the lead agency driving Singapore’s Smart Nation initiatives and public sector digital transformation. As the Centre of Excellence for Infocomm Technology and Smart Systems (ICT & SS), GovTech develops the Singapore Government’s capabilities in Data Science & Artificial Intelligence, Application Development, Smart City Technology, Digital Infrastructure, and Cybersecurity. At GovTech, we offer you a purposeful career to make lives better. We empower our people to master their craft through continuous and robust learning and development opportunities all year round. Our GovTechies embody our Agile, Bold and Collaborative values to deliver impactful solutions. GovTech aims to transform the delivery of Government digital services by taking an "outside-in" view, putting citizens and businesses at the heart of everything we do. Play a part in Singapore’s vision to build a Smart Nation and embark on your meaningful journey to build tech for public good. Join us to advance our mission and shape your future with us today! Learn more about GovTech at tech.gov.sg.

About your application process

This job is closing on 29 Nov 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 Government Technology Agency or the wider Public Service.