Get ready to embark on a transformative journey with HTX's newly formed xCode function, focusing on the organic in-house development of core software modules for the mission critical and sensitive systems. This new setup aims to achieve greater control, agility and responsiveness to evolving operation needs to the dynamic operating environment for software delivery. As a Head, Strategic Planning and Coordination, you will drive xCode alignment and long-term planning across multiple stakeholder groups. You'll partner with Product and Engineering teams to shape roadmaps while ensuring strategic initiatives receive proper support and resources.
Home Team Science and Technology Agency (HTX)
Head, Strategic Planning and Coordination, xCode
Permanent/Contract
Closing on 09 Nov 2025What the role is
What you will be working on
• Drive the function's strategic direction to ensure seamless alignment with organisational objectives.
• Lead long-term planning initiatives, optimise resource allocation, and spearhead capability development to position the team for sustained success
• Build and maintain strong relationship across range of stakeholders, including senior leadership, cross-functional teams, and external partners
• Involve in aligning expectations, securing strategic buy-in, and ensuring robust support for key initiatives across the organisation
• Collaborate closely with Product Management and Engineering to shape roadmaps and future capabilities
What we are looking for
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, or a related field
• At least 8 years of relevant working experience in strategic planning, corporate development, or IT governance
• Expertise in strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and policy development
• Visionary thinking, strong interpersonal skills, team player, decision-making and negotiation abilities, with a self-directed approach to strategic planning
All new hires are appointed on a two-year contract in the first instance and will be assessed and considered for permanent tenure over time, based on performance.
As part of the shortlisting process for this role, you may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment.
All shortlisted applicants will be updated on the status of their applications within 4 weeks upon closing of the advertisement.
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About your application process
This job is closing on 09 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 Home Team Science and Technology Agency (HTX) or the wider Public Service.
About Home Team Science and Technology Agency (HTX)
HTX is the world’s first Science and Technology agency that integrates a diverse range of scientific and engineering capabilities to innovate and deliver transformative and operationally-ready solutions for homeland security. As a statutory board of the Ministry of Home Affairs and integral to the Home Team, HTX works at the forefront of science and technology to empower Singapore’s frontline of security. Our shared mission is to amplify, augment and accelerate the Home Team’s advantage and secure Singapore as the safest place on planet earth.
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