Deputy Director (Strategy & Transformation), xDigital

Home Team Science and Technology Agency (HTX); Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading science and technology agency in Singapore seeks a Deputy Director (Strategy & Transformation) to lead digitalisation efforts. This role involves strategic thinking, leadership development, and enhancing organisational digital maturity. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in IT, 15 years of relevant experience, and exceptional communication skills. This position is on a two-year contract with potential for permanent tenure.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of relevant work experience in Information Technology.
• Demonstrated experience in strategy formulation and program management.
• Ability to adapt to dynamic and evolving circumstances.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the digitalisation strategy and transformation roadmap.
• Establish digital standards and drive organisational digital maturity.
• Lead and develop a high-performance team aligned with digital objectives.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Communication

Event management

Technical expertise in AI/Automation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or information technology

Job description

What the role is:

The Deputy Director (Strategy & Transformation) leads and oversees three key workstreams —Strategy & Plans, Digital Programmes & Engagement, and Transformation efforts. This role is pivotal in driving HTX's Digital and AI-First vision, aligning digitalisation efforts with national initiatives, and fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement across the organisation.

What you will be working on:

The jobholder is responsible for the following:Strategy & Plans• Architect and drive HTX’s digitalisation strategy and transformation roadmap, in alignment with national initiatives and international benchmarks.• Establish digital standards, track progress, and drive organisational digital maturity through strategic partnerships, annual surveys, and comprehensive reporting.• Ensure cross-functional coordination, funding, and upskilling efforts to successfully implement digital transformation objectives.Digital Programmes & Engagement• Strategise innovative and effective communications and campaigns to drive maximum outreach to nudge stronger digital adoption.• Strategise and manage regular events that will provide help on digital adoption and raise awareness of the digitalisation efforts.• Oversee efforts to develop programmes that will raise digital maturity, such as gamification programmes, competitions, playbooks and more.• Strategise and oversee the development of a community of digitally savvy workforce and power users.Transformation• Strategise and execute the overall plan to partner and instil co-build efforts with users to develop useful apps, automated workflows, dashboards, chatbots and more.• Foster a mindset of self-reliance through the upskilling of the organisation’s workforce into digital championsLeadership and People Development• Lead and develop a high-performance team aligned with xDigital objectives.• Guide and coach the team and ensure regular upskilling to meet evolving digital landscape.• Foster a culture of learning, experimentation, and continuous improvement within the team.

What we are looking for:

- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or information technology or equivalent- Minimum 15 years of relevant work experience in Information Technology- Demonstrated experience in strategy formulation, events and programme management, as well as technical work in one or more of the following – AI, Automation, Application development, Analytics.- Ability to think strategically at an organisational level in driving the digitalisation strategy- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to present ideas and influence stakeholders- Ability to adapt to dynamic and evolving circumstances- Demonstrate dependable leadership by providing trustworthy guidance, support, and fostering an environment where team members feel empowered to achieve their best.All new hires are appointed on a two-year contract in the first instance and will be assessed and considered for permanent tenure over time, based on performance.As part of the shortlisting process for this role, you may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment.We wish to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified within 4 weeks upon closing of the advertisement.

About Home Team Science and Technology Agency (HTX)

HTX is the world’s first Science and Technology agency that integrates a diverse range of scientific and engineering capabilities to innovate and deliver transformative and operationally-ready solutions for homeland security. As a statutory board of the Ministry of Home Affairs and integral to the Home Team, HTX works at the forefront of science and technology to empower Singapore’s frontline of security. Our shared mission is to amplify, augment and accelerate the Home Team’s advantage and secure Singapore as the safest place on planet earth.