Assistant Director, Programme Management

About GovTech

GovTech Singapore is the central agency spearheading Smart Nation initiatives and digital transformation across the public sector. They develop capabilities in areas like Data Science & AI, Application Development, Smart City Technologies, Digital Infrastructure, and Cybersecurity to empower Singapore's government.

A career at GovTech means engaging in meaningful technological advancements for public good, with continuous learning opportunities and a focus on impact.

Key Role Responsibilities

• Lead a diverse portfolio of projects aimed at enhancing employee productivity and operational workflows across the organisation.
• Manage and guide a projects team, implementing disciplined delivery practices, governance structures, change management, and achieving measurable outcomes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to align priorities and mitigate risks ensuring value delivery at the portfolio level.

Programme Strategy, Discovery & Planning

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive integrated programme roadmap aligned with employee productivity goals, defining outcomes and success criteria.
• Drive systematic identification of new productivity opportunities, transforming them into prioritized workstreams.
• Provide strategic counsel to senior leadership on project sequencing, trade-offs, feasibility, and risks.

Governance, Risk & Assurance

• Implement robust governance frameworks to facilitate timely decision-making, accountability, and escalation.
• Ensure adherence to public sector policies, financial regulations, audits, data protection, and security guidelines in collaboration with relevant authorities.
• Coordinate programme assurance activities to confirm operational readiness and compliance with enterprise standards.

Delivery Oversight & Portfolio Controls

• Supervise portfolio delivery by managing dependencies, risks, and overall project health.
• Maintain integrated oversight of scope, timelines, budgets, and benefits, proactively addressing deviations.
• Establish tracking and reporting systems for milestones, risks, and outcomes at the programme level.

Change, Adoption & Capability Development

• Lead strategies for change adoption to embed new tools and working methods into daily operations.
• Identify skill gaps and organize enablement initiatives to boost digital literacy and productivity organisation-wide.

Stakeholder & Partner Coordination

• Align and engage senior leaders, business units, product owners, and delivery partners on goals, progress, and outcomes.
• Provide transparent programme updates including risks and trade-offs to support informed decision-making.

Budget & Resource Oversight

• Manage programme budgets and resource allocation with a strong emphasis on financial discipline and value for money.
• Assist in budget preparation and programme proposals by clearly articulating expected outcomes, costs, and risks.

People Leadership

• Lead recruitment, onboarding, coaching, performance appraisals, and professional development of the projects team.
• Define clear expectations, working methods, and role clarity to ensure consistent programme management practices.

Candidate Profile

• Possess a degree in Business, Public Policy, Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Hold over six years of relevant experience in programme management, large-scale project delivery, organizational change, or transformation efforts.
• Demonstrate proven leadership capabilities in managing teams including hiring, coaching, and performance management.
• Exhibit strong expertise in governance, financial management, and stakeholder engagement within complex environments.

Benefits & Workplace Culture

• Enjoy an inclusive and diverse workplace that values innovation driven by different perspectives.
• Receive competitive and comprehensive employee benefits focusing on work-life balance and wellness programs.
• Access flexible work arrangements tailored to job roles, with trust in self-managed time to achieve productivity.