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Home Team Science and Technology Agency (HTX)

Home Team Science and Technology Agency (HTX)

Head, Sensemaking Application, Sensemaking, xData, Enterprise Group

Permanent/Contract
Closing on 09 Jan 2026

What the role is

As a Head (Sensemaking Application) in HTX, you are responsible to lead in the planning, roadmap development, and delivery of next generation enterprise sensemaking capabilities. This covers end-to-end implementation and sustenance of the systems and applications from eliciting business requirements, defining and delivering suitable solutions and ensuring their continued operations.

What you will be working on

The jobholder will collaborate with various teams (within HTX and across Home Teams) and is responsible to: • Develop enterprise sensemaking application with video/data analytics, AL/ML models and advance dashboarding • Lead the agile development and conducting design thinking workshops with users on story mapping, creating user stories with operational insights that address operational challenges in a proactive manner • Managing and enhancing video hub to ensure the smooth onboarding of sensor projects • Keep abreast of technological advances in Video Surveillance, Video Analytics, Big Data Technologies, database designs & architecture and government policies & recommendations, etc • Manage and execute the procurement of the system/platform in a timely manner • Evaluate and recommend the solution that best address the needs • Manage the vendors to develop and deliver the solution • Identify, manage project risks and implications to the project and to recommend mitigating measures • Manage contractual and payment matters affecting the projects and ensure that systems are operating according to service level agreements • Understand the various prevailing policies and security guidelines and to ensure the system and processes are designed to comply with these policies and guidelines The jobholder will be expected to have supervisory duties as well, in managing a small team to deliver the above tasks. The jobholder will be required to manage and supervise areas such as staff training, competency management and 360 feedback.

What we are looking for

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering/ Computer Science/ Information Technology or relevant disciplines • Minimum 7 years of relevant working experience including a minimum of 3 years in a supervisory position • Possess good business acumen and experience in keeping abreast of the industry trends, best practices, and technologies • Strong interest in technologies and innovation • Strong planning and project management skills • Able to work independently and as a team • Facilitation skills, planning skills, problem-solving skills, organising capabilities and foresight to drive projects • Good analytical, interpersonal, communications and facilitation skills • Competent, self-motivated, pro-active, dedicated and responsible self-starter 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 applicants will be updated on the status of their applications within 4 weeks upon closing of the advertisement. #LI-NL1

About your application process

This job is closing on 09 Jan 2026.

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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