Head, Product Management, xCode

HTX (Home Team Science & Technology Agency); Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

HTX is seeking a senior Product Management leader to drive in-house software initiatives for mission-critical systems in Singapore. You will define strategy, roadmaps, and agile delivery while leading a team and engaging stakeholders across design, engineering, and QA.

You will oversee product discovery, prioritise the backlog, ensure quality and scalability, and translate business needs into actionable features. This two-year contract emphasizes ownership and delivery excellence.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in product management and digital transformation.
• Strong ability to translate business needs into actionable features.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; independent decision-maker.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify in-house development opportunities.
• Define product vision, strategy and roadmaps aligned to goals.
• Manage product backlog balancing business value and user experience.
• Lead product discovery activities: user research, requirements, prototyping.
• Oversee lifecycle from ideation to delivery and support.
• Ensure quality, scalability, and usability of in-house products.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams for timely delivery.
• Communicate updates to senior management and stakeholders.

Skills

Product strategy

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Agile / Scrum

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science or related field

Job description

What The Role Is

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.

What The Role Is

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. Get ready to embark on a transformative journey with HTX's newly formed xCode function, focusing on the organic in-house development of core software modules for the mission critical and sensitive systems. This new setup aims to achieve greater control, agility and responsiveness to evolving operation needs to the dynamic operating environment for software delivery.

What You Will Be Working On

Product Management

• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify opportunities for in-house development and collaboration
• Engagement with stakeholders to identify opportunities for digital innovation and translate them into actionable product features.
• Define and refine product vision, strategy, and roadmaps in alignment with organisational goals.
• Manage and prioritise the product backlog, balancing business value, technical feasibility, and user experience
• Lead product discovery activities - user research, requirement analysis, and prototyping - to validate ideas before development.
• Oversee product lifecycle from ideation to delivery, continuous improvement, and product support and operations
• Ensure that products developed in-house meet quality, scalability, and usability standards

Project & Delivery Management

• Oversee end-to-end project planning, execution, and delivery for multiple initiatives within the in-house development portfolio.
• Establish agile delivery practices, ensuring consistency in sprint planning, review, and retrospectives.
• Track progress against milestones, budgets, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies to ensure successful outcomes.
• Coordinate cross-functional efforts across design, engineering, QA, and stakeholder teams to ensure timely and quality delivery.

Stakeholder Management & Communication

• Act as the primary liaison between business units and the development team, ensuring alignment on priorities and expectations.
• Communicate project and product updates to senior management and stakeholders effectively.
• Translate technical discussions into business-friendly language and vice versa

People Leadership & Team Development

• Lead and manage a team, fostering a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and guidance to team members to support professional development.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide constructive feedback to help team members achieve their goals.
• Promote a learning culture through peer sharing, retrospectives, and internal capability building.

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
• Experienced in 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.