Assistant Director (Information Budget & Governance)

MINDEF; Singapore; On-site; SGD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

MINDEF is seeking a strategic leader to head a team responsible for the Information Budget and the governance of So Drama! Entertainment (SDE), a MINDEF Related Organisation sponsored by the MINDEF Communications Organisation (MCO).

You will drive the long-term strategy and business model for SDE, oversee its performance and contractual arrangements, anticipate resource needs, and build strong, independent relationships across a diverse stakeholder network to reconcile competing demands.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of working experience, with at least 2 years in a managerial capacity.
• Interest in Singapore's political, defence and security developments, current affairs, and industry technological developments.
• Strong command of both spoken and written English.
• Adept at forming professional partnerships and engaging a large network of stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Drive the long-term strategy and business model of SDE.
• Oversee the performance and contractual arrangements of SDE, balancing operational agility, financial prudence and appropriate governance levers.
• Anticipate resource requirements and make sound recommendations on funding priorities and trade-offs.
• Develop a strong understanding of strategic objectives and evolving operational needs of the Information Community and SDE, building relationships across a diverse network of stakeholders.

Skills

Team leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Strategy development

English proficiency

Job description

What the role is:

You lead a team of officers to drive the oversight and management of the Information Budget, and the governance and stewardship of So Drama! Entertainment (SDE), a MINDEF Related Organisation sponsored by the MINDEF Communications Organisation (MCO).

What you will be working on:

• - Drive the long-term strategy and business model of SDE- Ensure that SDE's capabilities and resources remain aligned with the organisation's evolving Strategic Communications requirements- Oversee the performance and contractual arrangements of SDE, balancing operational agility, financial prudence and appropriate governance levers- Anticipate resource requirements and make sound recommendations on funding priorities and trade-offsChallenge(s)- Developing a strong understanding of the strategic objectives and evolving operational needs of the Information Community and SDE- Building strong relationships across a diverse network of stakeholders while exercising independent judgement to reconcile competing demands

What we are looking for:

• - At least 10 years of working experience, with at least 2 years in a managerial capacity- Active interest in Singapore's political, defence and security developments, current affairs, and industry technological developments- Strong command of both spoken and written English- Adept at forming professional partnerships and engaging a large network of stakeholdersOnly shortlisted candidates will be notified.

About MINDEF

The mission of MINDEF and the Singapore Armed Forces is to enhance Singapore's peace and security through deterrence and diplomacy, and should these fail, to secure a swift and decisive victory over the aggressor. The Defence Executive Officer (DXO) scheme is the non-uniformed career scheme of MINDEF that offers myriad opportunities in various job functions, such as corporate communications, cyber security, data analytics and visualisation, defence policy, finance, HR, psychology, and more. Embodying the same level of commitment towards defence, DXOs work together with their military counterparts to contribute to MINDEF/SAF’s mission and ensure Singapore's security and stability. United by this common cause, our lines of defence complement each other to secure the prosperity and progress of our nation.