Assistant Director (Systems Transformation)

Ministry of Defence of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ministry of Defence of Singapore is seeking a senior leader to drive HR digital transformation through the implementation of a next‑generation HCM SaaS solution. You will shape the strategic direction and develop the phased roadmap, aligning business needs with secure SaaS capabilities and expert governance across MINDEF/SAF.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams, engage stakeholders, and guide the implementation as part of a high-velocity HR transformation agenda, ensuring scalability and

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level or higher education in HR, IS, or a related discipline.
• Experience leading SaaS technology projects and IT-enabled transformations.
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams and diverse stakeholders.
• Strong written and spoken communication for senior management.
• Experience navigating government and commercial sector dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Shape the strategic direction for HR digital transformation and develop the phased implementation roadmap for the next-generation HCM SaaS solution.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams of business, HR, technology, and partners to design and deploy the HCM SaaS within MINDEF/SAF’s HR transformation objectives.
• Drive stakeholder engagement and align business requirements with system capabilities across multiple implementation phases.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices, advising on leveraging SaaS to modernise HR processes.

Skills

Leadership

Critical thinking

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Stakeholder management

SaaS

IT project management

Business process re-engineering

Govt/commercial sectors knowledge

Education

Education in HR / Information Systems

Job description

What The Role Is

You spearhead collaborations with industry partners, Human Resource (HR) policy owners and business stakeholders to drive HR digital transformation through the implementation of MINDEF/SAF's next-generation Human Resource (HR) system using Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) technology. You will shape the strategic direction for HR digital transformation, including the implementation roadmap for the next-generation HR system and the optimal adoption of Human Capital Management (HCM) SaaS capabilities across MINDEF/SAF.

What You Will Be Working On

• Shape the strategic direction for HR digital transformation, including developing the phased implementation roadmap for the next-generation HCM SaaS solution to enable early benefits realisation while balancing technical complexity
• Establish strategic guiding principles and solution approaches that maximise SaaS adoption while ensuring a scalable, resilient, and integrated HR technology ecosystem aligned with business priorities
• Lead a multidisciplinary project team comprising business, HR, technology, and implementation partners to design, configure, and deploy the HCM SaaS solution in alignment with MINDEF/SAF's HR transformation objectives
• Drive stakeholder engagement, align business requirements with system capabilities, and ensure successful delivery across multiple implementation phases
• Keep abreast of industry trends and leading practices, and provide sound recommendations on leveraging SaaS capabilities to modernise HR processes

Challenge(s)

• Effectively identifying the strengths of a multidisciplinary team and deploying team members optimally, whilst managing diverse stakeholder expectations, exercising sound judgement, and translating business requirements into digital solution capabilities
• Identifying and integrating emerging HR technologies whilst ensuring compatibility with MINDEF/SAF's existing systems and balancing business needs with security requirements, all within a high-tempo and dynamic operating environment
• Navigating ambiguity inherent in complex transformation initiatives, articulating complexities clearly to stakeholders, and guiding the team in resolving cross-functional issues whilst maintaining alignment with MINDEF/SAF's digitalisation-focused ecosystem

What We Are Looking For

• Education in Human Resource, Information Systems, or a related discipline is preferred
• At least 6 years of relevant experience in leading teams, with a proven track record in SaaS technology, IT project management, and/or business process re-engineering
• Strong understanding of and interest in the latest technology developments in the government and commercial sectors
• Strong leadership, critical thinking, and effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Good time and project management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes in a fast-paced environment
• Good written and verbal communication skills to present issues, gaps, and project implementation strategies to senior management