Deputy Director (Digital Strategy & Transformation - Business)

MINDEF; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

MINDEF in Singapore is seeking a seasoned strategist to lead and shape strategies for business and digital transformation across MINDEF and the Singapore Armed Forces, translating priorities into coherent transformation strategies, capability roadmaps and implementation plans.

You will drive digital and data transformation, identify opportunities for business value creation, shape target operating models and roadmaps, and collaborate with other government agencies to leverage Whole-of-Government

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in planning and business operations.
• Experience in policy framework formulation or IT implementation preferred.
• Education in IT, CS, CE or related field preferred.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Familiar with design thinking methodologies.
• Ability to engage effectively with leadership, stakeholders and engineering staff.
• Strong strategy development and planning capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Drive digital and data transformation across MINDEF/SAF.
• Identify opportunities for business value creation.
• Shape target business capabilities and operating models.
• Develop implementation roadmaps and capability plans.
• Collaborate with other government agencies to leverage Whole-of-Government digital initiatives and capabilities.
• Design user service journeys to support effective and user-centred digital service delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Design thinking

Digital technologies

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic planning

Education

Education in IT/CS/CE or related field preferred

15+ years of relevant work experience in planning and business operations

Job description

What the role is:

You will lead and shape strategies for business and digital transformation across the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) and the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF), translating organisational priorities and business needs into coherent transformation strategies, capability roadmaps and implementation plans.

What you will be working on:

• Drive digital and data transformation across MINDEF/SAF
• Identify opportunities for business value creation
• Shape target business capabilities and operating models
• Leverage digital, data, automation and emerging technologies to transform key business domains
• Develop implementation roadmaps and capability plans
• Collaborate with other government agencies to leverage relevant Whole-of-Government digital initiatives and capabilities
• Design user service journeys to support effective and user-centred digital service delivery

Challenge(s)

• Balancing innovation with organisational needs and constraints
• Keeping pace with rapidly evolving digital technologies and their applications
• Navigating complex stakeholder landscapes across MINDEF/SAF and other government agencies
• Aligning digital transformation priorities with broader organisational strategies and goals

What we are looking for:

• Education in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related field is preferred
• At least 15 years of relevant work experience in planning and business operations
• Experience in policy framework formulation or IT implementation is preferred
• Well-versed in strategy development and planning
• Competent in digital technologies
• Familiar with design thinking methodologies
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Good organisational acumen
• Ability to engage effectively with leadership, stakeholders and engineering staff

Only 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.