Head, Programme Planning Office, Enterprise Group

Home Team Science and Technology Agency (HTX); Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology agency in Singapore seeks a Head of Programme Planning Office to lead the development of processes for enterprise initiatives. The role involves managing internal processes, identifying business trends, and enhancing project monitoring. Candidates should have a tertiary qualification in Engineering or IT and at least 5-7 years of relevant experience. The position operates on a two-year contract with possibilities for permanent tenure.

Qualifications

• At least 5-7 years of relevant working experience.
• Experience in planning, trend analysis, process creation/transformation, business process engineering will be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team in developing onboarding processes for enterprise initiatives.
• Plan and manage EG’s internal processes such as project management and finance.
• Identify business trends and relevant issues through research and data analysis.
• Enhance and automate project monitoring and budget tracking processes.
• Assist in reporting to management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Facilitation skills

Self-motivated

Pro-active

Education

Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Computer Science, or Information Technology

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. As Head of Programme Planning Office (PgPO) in Enterprise Group (EG), you will lead in central tasks such as analysis & planning, coordination, and collaboration across EG.

What you will be working on:

The jobholder will be responsible for the following:

• Lead the team in the development of approach and processes for onboarding of systems onto enterprise initiatives, including enterprise cost models, procurement approach, etc.
• Plan, oversee and manage EG’s internal processes, e.g., project matters, knowledge management, audit, workplan, finance, etc., review how to enhance and standardise best practices across EG.
• Lead the team to identify business trends and relevant issues in EG by leveraging research and data analysis.
• Lead in the enhancement and automation of the project monitoring and budget tracking processes, to ensure better tracking of performance metrics and resource utilisation.
• Assist ACE in reporting to MHA/HTX management and other cross‑cutting functions across EG.

What we are looking for:

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering/ Computer Science/ Information Technology or relevant disciplines.
• At least 5-7 years of relevant working experience.
• Good analytical, interpersonal, communications and facilitation skills.
• Competent, self‑motivated, pro‑active, dedicated and responsible self‑starter.
• Good communication and people skills in dealing with both internal customers, as well as external parties.
• Experience in planning, trend analysis, process creation/transformation, business process engineering will be an advantage.

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 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.