Head, Policy & Strategy Group, Partnerships Strategy Management

The Partnerships Division within HTX is responsible for establishing and shaping strategic relations and collaborations with local/global science and technology (S&T) partners across government bodies and in the industry, innovation and academia spheres, to enhance public safety and security in Singapore. Specifically, we seek to build partnerships to (i) gain access to deep and critical technologies to build Home Team capabilities; and (ii) co-develop cutting-edge solutions in the engineering, digital and science domains to address Home Team challenges.

As Head of Partnerships Strategy Management in Partnerships’ Policy & Strategy Group (PSG), the officer is required to: • Ensure Partnerships’ strategy alignment with capability development, capability sustainment, and capability planning pillars within HTX: o Establish clear, forward-looking strategies for Partnerships that are in alignment with the other organisational pillars. o Set in place strategic and consistent work processes with other divisions to support business needs. o Staff, collate and surface proposals to new/renewed strategies and plans to identify and engage relevant local and global partners to collaborate as enabling partners and/or programme partners to achieve successful R&T outcomes for HTX. o Maintain strong technology foresight through horizon scanning and tech watch of emerging trends to identify opportunities across a broad spectrum of scientific and technological areas that can be applied in the Home Team. • Lead a small team to take on the role of Partnerships’ capability owner of innovation: o Oversee and formulate plans to drive projects with TechX Ventures (TXV)/Hatch. o Provide directions and advice to ensure coherence in delivery of services by TXV/Hatch. o Manage primary Master Agreement with TXV and subsequent Implementing Agreements (IAs), contract variations for delivery of services through TXV, together with PSG Framework Governance & Development team. o Develop plans to ensure TXV’s platforms are leveraged for thought leadership, spearheading of greenfield exploration trips, high-level discussions and brokering of new collaborations across the Country Engagement Group (CEG) teams. o Work with other divisions such as COEs, PMCs, Enterprise Group, Cap Sustainment, as well as HTDs to determine, scope and procure TXV’s services for projects. o Ensure pipeline of projects is ready to be taken up by TXV; track delivery of projects and each milestone KPI with the contracting parties.

- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Sciences, Economics, Business, or International Relations is preferred - Have at least 5 to 7 years of relevant project management experience, including leading a team. - Have relevant working experience in strategic planning, community and partnership building, events, business development, and account management in technology innovation. - Relevant experience with the public sector is an advantage. - Have good interpersonal skills and organisational skills to handle multiple projects simultaneously, effectively, and efficiently. - Have good strategic mindset and strong analytical thinking. - Have effective collaboration ability, able to negotiate good outcomes, establish strong and healthy work relationships with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders. - Problem-solver always seeking to find effective and creative solutions. - Adaptable to changes and able to embrace ambiguity. - Display willingness and flexibility to revise perceptions and improve ideas based on new information or contrary evidence. 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. #LI-CW1