Head, Product Management, xCode

Home Team Science and Technology Agency (HTX); Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading science and technology agency in Singapore seeks an experienced Product Manager to lead product strategy and lifecycle management. In this role, you will oversee multiple teams and ensure products meet business needs, leveraging Agile methodologies and stakeholder management skills. Ideal candidates will have at least 10 years in product management and a strong background in software development. The position is initially on a two-year contract, with potential for permanent tenure.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of relevant working experience in product management, software development, or digital transformation.
• Experience coaching team members in product strategy, leadership, and resource management.
• Strong independence in decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall product strategy, delivery and lifecycle management to ensure products meet business needs.
• Oversee multiple Product Teams and engage stakeholders for continuous improvement.
• Ensure effective resolution of technical challenges with engineering expertise.

Skills

Product lifecycle management

Agile/Scrum methodologies

Stakeholder management

Roadmap planning

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Overview

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. HTX's newly formed xCode function focuses on the organic in-house development of core software modules for mission-critical and sensitive systems. This setup aims to achieve greater control, agility and responsiveness to evolving operation needs in software delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall product strategy, delivery and lifecycle management to ensure products meet business needs and user expectations.
• Oversee multiple Product Teams, working closely with the Engineering Team to define priorities, drive execution, and engage stakeholders to ensure adoption and continuous improvement.
• Ensure Product Teams leverage the expertise of Engineers from the Engineering pillar to address technical challenges effectively.

What we are looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or a related field
• At least 10 years of relevant working experience in product management, software development, or digital transformation
• Proficiency in product lifecycle management, Agile/Scrum methodologies, stakeholder management, and roadmap planning
• Experience coaching team members in product strategy, leadership, and resource management
• Strong strategic thinking, stakeholder engagement skills, excellent written and verbal communication, and a high level of independence in decision-making

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. All shortlisted applicants will be updated on the status of their applications 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.