Assistant Director (Digitalisation) - DIS

Ministry of Defence of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ministry of Defence of Singapore is seeking a strategic professional to lead capability master planning and the architecture of software AI/ML to sustain the Digital and Intelligence Service's capabilities. You will articulate the digitalisation plan for the DIS, monitor ongoing efforts, and represent the department in external meetings as a trusted SME to drive digitalisation initiatives.

This role may require overseas travel and demands strong analytical, communication, and writing skills

Qualifications

• Education in STEM, Computer Engineering or related field preferred.
• At least 6 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Experience in business development and digitalisation of business use cases is advantageous.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, presentation and communication abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Articulate and document the digitalisation plan for the DIS
• Monitor, advance, and manage ongoing DIS digitalisation efforts
• Represent the department at external digital and digitalisation meetings
• Serve as a subject matter expert and consultant to commands and specialist groups to drive their digitalisation plans

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

STEM or related field

Job description

What The Role Is

You are responsible for driving capability master planning, software Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) architecture, and digitalisation capabilities to continuously improve and sustain the Digital and Intelligence Service's (DIS) digital capabilities.

What The Role Is

You are responsible for driving capability master planning, software Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) architecture, and digitalisation capabilities to continuously improve and sustain the Digital and Intelligence Service's (DIS) digital capabilities.

What You Will Be Working On

• Articulate and document the digitalisation plan for the DIS
• Monitor, advance, and manage ongoing DIS digitalisation efforts
• Represent the department at external digital and digitalisation meetings
• Serve as a subject matter expert and consultant to commands and specialist groups to drive their digitalisation plans

Challenge(s)

• Being conversant with the DIS domains and developing a deep understanding of DIS operations across a wide spectrum of missions
• Complying with a wide array of policies and navigating compliance requirements, or securing deviations and changes in policy, to support the digitalisation plans

What We Are Looking For

• Education in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), Computer Engineering, or a related field is preferred
• At least 6 years of relevant experience is preferred
• Proficiency or experience in business development and digitalisation of business use cases is advantageous
• Good analytical, problem-solving, presentation, and communication skills
• Good interpersonal and writing skills
• Ability to work independently and with initiative
• Meticulous with strong attention to detail

You may be required to travel overseas for work.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.