Data & AI Strategy Lead: Planning & Execution

SkillsFuture Singapore Agency; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

SkillsFuture Singapore Agency is seeking a strategic and programme leader to support the Assistant Director in developing, coordinating and implementing the Data and AI strategy. You will act as a central integrator across infrastructure, governance, capability development and delivery, ensuring execution is tracked.

The role requires 5–7 years in strategy planning or related areas, with strong planning, analytical and stakeholder management skills, and the ability to translate strategy into

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline (e.g. public policy, business, economics, data or information-related fields).
• Experience in strategy planning and coordinating cross-functional initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Support the Assistant Director in the development and refresh of the Data and AI strategy, including ensuring alignment across infrastructure, governance, operating model and capability pillars.
• Translate Data and AI strategy into coordinated implementation plans and initiatives across DSAD.
• Track the execution, progress and performance of Data and AI initiatives, highlighting key risks, dependencies and issues for management decision‑making.
• Work with the Capability Development team to translate strategic priorities into downstream awareness, engagement and capability‑building programmes.
• Support manpower and resource planning for DSAD, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and workplans.
• Work closely with the Digital team to ensure Data and AI initiatives are aligned with broader digital plans and delivery timelines.
• Prepare concise management updates, papers and presentations on strategy progress and performance.

Skills

Strategy planning

Corporate planning

Programme management

Digital transformation

Cross-functional coordination

Planning

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Self-driven

Professionalism/Public service values

Education

Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline

Job description

SkillsFuture Singapore Agency is seeking a strategic and programme leader to support the Assistant Director in developing, coordinating and implementing the Data and AI strategy. You will act as a central integrator across infrastructure, governance, capability development and delivery, ensuring execution is tracked.

The role requires 5–7 years in strategy planning or related areas, with strong planning, analytical and stakeholder management skills, and the ability to translate strategy into