Director, Strategic Partnerships & Ecosystem

GVT Government Technology Agency; Singapore; On-site; SGD 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

GovTech in Singapore is seeking a Director, Partnerships & Engagement to set the strategy and lead execution of partnerships and engagement across government and industry. You will shape collaboration with technology companies, agencies and international counterparts, translating priorities into outcomes and delivering Whole-of-Government impact.

You will influence senior leaders, drive cross-organisational programmes and develop leaders to sustain an innovative, high-performing GovTech culture.

Responsibilities

• Set strategy and direction for GovTech’s partnerships and engagement portfolio, translating organisational priorities into clear strategies, programmes, OKRs and measurable outcomes.
• Build and manage strategic partnerships with key technology companies, industry leaders and ecosystem partners, leveraging their capabilities and expertise to advance digital government priorities.
• Strengthen the technology ecosystem by identifying emerging capabilities, developing new partners and creating mechanisms that connect GovTech and agencies with the right industry capabilities.
• Lead strategic engagement with international governments and technology leaders, strengthening Singapore’s position and networks in the global digital government community.
• Lead high-impact programmes and engagement platforms, including executive engagements, industry initiatives and signature events, ensuring they deliver strategic rather than purely engagement outcomes.
• Advise and influence senior leadership across GovTech and agencies by synthesising partnership opportunities, ecosystem developments, industry capabilities and risks into clear strategic choices and recommendations.
• Lead complex cross-functional and WOG initiatives, bringing together business, technology, procurement, policy and other stakeholders to address ambiguous problems and deliver shared outcomes.
• Drive transformation and operational excellence by establishing scalable frameworks, governance, processes, data and technology-enabled approaches that improve programme effectiveness and decision-making.
• Anticipate and manage portfolio-level risks and competing priorities, while maintaining strong relationships across senior internal and external stakeholders.
• Build organisational and leadership capability by developing and mentoring leaders, empowering teams, strengthening succession pipelines and fostering a high-performing, collaborative culture.

Job description

GovTech in Singapore is seeking a Director, Partnerships & Engagement to set the strategy and lead execution of partnerships and engagement across government and industry. You will shape collaboration with technology companies, agencies and international counterparts, translating priorities into outcomes and delivering Whole-of-Government impact.

You will influence senior leaders, drive cross-organisational programmes and develop leaders to sustain an innovative, high-performing GovTech culture.