Assistant Director (Information Budget & Governance)

Ministry of Defence of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Ministry of Defence of Singapore seeks a senior leader to head governance for So Drama! Entertainment (SDE), a MINDEF-Related Organisation. You will lead a team of officers to oversee the Information Budget and the governance of SDE.

You will drive the long‑term strategy and ensure SDE's capabilities align with evolving Strategic Communications needs, while overseeing performance and contractual arrangements and advising on funding priorities.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of work experience with at least 2 years in a managerial capacity.
• Active interest in Singapore's political, defence and security developments and industry tech trends.
• Strong command of spoken and written English.
• Adept at forming professional partnerships and engaging a large network of stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of officers to drive oversight and management of the Information Budget and governance of SDE.
• Drive the long-term strategy and business model of SDE and align capabilities with strategic requirements.
• Oversee performance and contractual arrangements of SDE, balancing governance with financial prudence.
• Anticipate resource needs and advise on funding priorities and trade-offs.

Skills

Management experience

Stakeholder engagement

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-offs

Challenge(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 stakeholders

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.