Deputy Director, Strategic Industry Partnerships

Tech; Singapore; On-site; SGD 220,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

GovTech in Singapore seeks a Deputy Director, Partnership & Engagement (Industry) to lead strategic industry engagement, partnerships, and supplier ecosystem initiatives. You will shape engagement programmes, drive governance of supplier frameworks, and steer cross-agency collaboration to deliver public sector digital transformation.

The role requires a seasoned leader with deep experience across public and private sectors, managing multi-stakeholder programmes and procurement governance, to

Qualifications

• At least 10–15 years of relevant experience in both public and private sectors, in industry engagement, strategic partnerships, procurement, or public sector programme management.
• Proven track record in leading complex, multi-stakeholder programmes with measurable outcomes.
• Experience managing supplier or vendor relationships, procurement governance, and performance frameworks.
• Familiarity with WOG digital procurement policies, ICT governance, and government contracting processes is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead GovTech's industry engagement programmes, including large-scale events, executive roundtables, and structured engagement sessions with technology companies.
• Develop and manage strategic partnerships with industry players across priority technology capability areas, ensuring alignment with GovTech's evolving digital agenda.
• Guide and enable industry partners in adapting to public sector requirements and operating contexts, fostering a technology ecosystem that is better equipped to deliver for whole-of-government through industry forums, cross-agency platforms, and senior-level engagements.
• Identify emerging industry trends and translate insights into actionable recommendations for GovTech's supplier and partnership strategy.
• Drive the strategy and governance of frameworks that assess, develop, and sustain the quality and diversity of GovTech's supplier ecosystem.
• Drive initiatives to grow and diversify the supplier pool.
• Oversee the design and implementation of supplier insights functions.
• Hold concurrent accountability across multiple strategic workstreams, managing priorities, resources, and risks across a complex portfolio.
• Establish and maintain robust reporting, audit readiness, and accountability mechanisms across P&E's programmes.
• Drive continuous improvement in how the division plans, executes, and measures its work.
• Engage with central agencies and policy stakeholders on matters relating to supplier governance, industry development, and public sector procurement.
• Contribute to GovTech-wide strategic planning and represent P&E's interests in cross-divisional forums.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with counterparts across the public service to advance shared outcomes.
• Lead and develop a team of officers across multiple workstreams, fostering a high-performance, inclusive, and collaborative culture.
• Establish clear team structures, accountabilities, and operating rhythms to maintain alignment and well-being.
• Mentor and develop officers at junior and mid-levels, building bench strength and supporting career progression.
• Champion a culture of learning, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement within the team.

Job description

GovTech in Singapore seeks a Deputy Director, Partnership & Engagement (Industry) to lead strategic industry engagement, partnerships, and supplier ecosystem initiatives. You will shape engagement programmes, drive governance of supplier frameworks, and steer cross-agency collaboration to deliver public sector digital transformation.

The role requires a seasoned leader with deep experience across public and private sectors, managing multi-stakeholder programmes and procurement governance, to