Assistant Director, Digital & AI R&D Strategy

Ministry of Defence of Singapore

Singapore

On-site

SGD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

The Ministry of Defence of Singapore seeks an experienced professional to help develop future defence concepts in digital and AI domains. You will master-plan R&D and experimentation programs to realise game-changing ideas, collaborating with DSTA and DSO to drive high-impact outcomes.

With 6+ years in technical/digital/AI roles, you will coordinate stakeholders, monitor tech trends, and prepare project reports, balancing ambitious disruption with risk management.

Qualifications

At least 6 years of working experience in technical domains, digital and AI expertise is preferred.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong analytical thinking abilities.
Good time management skills.
Highly motivated and work well under pressure.

Responsibilities

Develop future defence concepts.
Plan and drive R&D and experimentation initiatives.
Coordinate with DSTA and DSO partners.
Manage local and overseas stakeholder relationships.
Monitor technological trends.
Identify collaborative opportunities.
Prepare reports and manage project implementation.
Challenge(s): Justifying disruptive concepts which will require a mindset change and carry risks.
Keep current with rapidly evolving technology trends.
Identify collaborative opportunities both locally and internationally.

Skills

Digital tech

Analytical thinking

Communication

Time management

Stakeholder management

Job description

With 6+ years in technical/digital/AI roles, you will coordinate stakeholders, monitor tech trends, and prepare project reports, balancing ambitious disruption with risk management.

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