Director of Ops Excellence & Programmes (Physical Activity)

Health Promotion Board; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Promotion Board, Singapore, seeks an experienced leader to drive Operations Excellence and Programmes in the Physical Activity Department. You will build a capable team, translate strategy into actionable workplans, and ensure high-quality, safe and effective programmes for residents.

The role requires directing two complementary portfolios, strengthening operational governance, and turning data into practical improvements while engaging with stakeholders across government, healthcare,

Qualifications

• Degree in Business or Operations Management, Engineering, Quality Management, Data Analytics, Economics, Public Health, Health Services Management, Exercise and Sport Science, or a related discipline. Relevant professional certification is an advantage.
• Experience: At least 7–10 years in operations excellence and programme management, including substantial experience leading a team to deliver multiple workstreams and holding workstream leads accountable in a multi-stakeholder environment.
• Leadership: A strong track record of building and running successful teams—setting direction, designing clear roles and accountabilities, balancing resources, developing officers and driving coordinated delivery through empowered workstream leads.
• Capabilities: Strong skills in operational governance, process improvement, programme and vendor management, performance reporting, risk, audit and quality assurance. Able to turn data into practical decisions and improvements.
• Attributes: A collaborative, adaptable and solutions-focused leader with strong stakeholder, facilitation, written and presentation skills. Familiarity with automation, AI or digital productivity tools is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team to deliver across two portfolios: Operations Excellence and Programmes.
• Set direction, organize workstreams, translate priorities into an integrated workplan, deploy resources and manage dependencies and risks.
• Establish governance, dashboards and assurance reviews to monitor operational health and programme performance.
• Oversee portfolio planning, capacity, budgets, timelines, and vendor performance; ensure outcomes align with resident needs.

Skills

Operational governance

Process improvement

Programme management

Vendor management

Performance reporting

Risk & quality assurance

Data-driven decisions

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Business/Operations

Engineering degree

Public Health

Exercise & Sport Science

Job description

Health Promotion Board, Singapore, seeks an experienced leader to drive Operations Excellence and Programmes in the Physical Activity Department. You will build a capable team, translate strategy into actionable workplans, and ensure high-quality, safe and effective programmes for residents.

The role requires directing two complementary portfolios, strengthening operational governance, and turning data into practical improvements while engaging with stakeholders across government, healthcare,