The National Research Foundation (NRF), part of the Prime Minister's Office, sets the national direction for research, innovation and enterprise (RIE) by developing policies, plans and strategies, and by funding strategic initiatives that strengthen Singapore’s scientific and technological capabilities, grow our RIE talent base, and foster collaboration locally and internationally to drive societal and economic impact.
National Research Foundation
Head/Deputy Head/Assistant Head, Transformation
Permanent/Contract
Closing on 03 Feb 2026What the role is
What you will be working on
• Support the development and execution of NRF’s transformation plan, ensuring initiatives are aligned with organisational goals.
• Identify organisational challenges and opportunities to streamline processes and strengthen internal operations.
• Support digital, data- and AI-related transformation initiatives, working with teams to design, pilot and implement solutions.
• Conduct analysis for transformation initiatives, distil insights and develop recommendations to senior management.
• Develop communication strategies that engage stakeholders and support change adoption.
• Partner teams across NRF to build a culture of continuous improvement and readiness for new ways of working.
What we are looking for
• Demonstrated ability or strong motivation to contribute to organisational transformation, supported by relevant skills, applied work or practical experience.
• Ability to engage with AI, data and digitalisation topics, and translate technical insights into meaningful process improvements.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to break down issues and propose actionable recommendations.
• Clear and confident communication skill with the ability to simplify complex ideas and influence stakeholders at multiple levels.
• Adaptable, organised and resourceful with strong sense of ownership and follow‑through in a fast-paced environment.
• Background or experience in a transformation office, or in areas such as digital strategy, process improvement, organisational development, change management, or related fields (e.g., AI, engineering, data science or economics), is an advantage.
About your application process
This job is closing on 03 Feb 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 National Research Foundation or the wider Public Service.
About National Research Foundation
The National Research Foundation (NRF) was set up on 1 January 2006 as a department under the Prime Minister's Office. It was set up to perform the following:
a) To provide secretariat support to the Research, Innovation and Enterprise Council (RIEC), chaired by the Senior Minister;
b) To coordinate the research of different agencies within the larger national framework in order to provide a coherent strategic overview and direction;
c) To develop policies and plans to implement the five strategic thrusts for the national R&D agenda; and
d) To implement national research, innovation and enterprise strategies approved by the RIEC, and to allocate funding to programmes that meet NRF's strategic objectives.
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