Head, Sensemaking Application, Sensemaking, xData, Enterprise Group

Home Team Science and Technology Agency (HTX); Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A national security technology agency in Singapore is seeking a Head (Sensemaking Application) to lead the planning and delivery of next-generation enterprise sensemaking capabilities. You will manage a small team to develop applications and ensure compliance with policies while fostering a strong innovative culture. The ideal candidate has at least 7 years of experience and a background in Engineering or IT. This role involves significant project management and supervision within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of relevant working experience, with at least 3 years in a supervisory position.
• Strong interest in technologies and innovation.
• Good business acumen and experience in industry trends and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and delivery of enterprise sensemaking capabilities.
• Manage and enhance video hub for sensor projects.
• Evaluate and recommend solutions to meet needs.

Skills

Strong planning skills

Project management skills

Facilitation skills

Problem-solving skills

Good analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Tertiary qualification in Engineering/Computer Science/Information Technology

Job description

Overview

As a Head (Sensemaking Application) in HTX, you are responsible to lead in the planning, roadmap development, and delivery of next generation enterprise sensemaking capabilities. This covers end‑to‑end implementation and sustenance of the systems and applications from eliciting business requirements, defining and delivering suitable solutions and ensuring their continued operations.

What you will be working on

• Develop enterprise sensemaking application with video/data analytics, AL/ML models and advance dashboarding
• Lead the agile development and conducting design thinking workshops with users on story mapping, creating user stories with operational insights that address operational challenges in a proactive manner
• Managing and enhancing video hub to ensure the smooth onboarding of sensor projects
• Keep abreast of technological advances in Video Surveillance, Video Analytics, Big Data Technologies, database designs & architecture and government policies & recommendations, etc
• Manage and execute the procurement of the system/platform in a timely manner
• Evaluate and recommend the solution that best address the needs
• Manage the vendors to develop and deliver the solution
• Identify, manage project risks and implications to the project and to recommend mitigating measures
• Manage contractual and payment matters affecting the projects and ensure that systems are operating according to service level agreements
• Understand the various prevailing policies and security guidelines and to ensure the system and processes are designed to comply with these policies and guidelines

The jobholder will be expected to have supervisory duties as well, in managing a small team to deliver the above tasks. The jobholder will be required to manage and supervise areas such as staff training, competency management and 360 feedback.

What we are looking for

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering/ Computer Science/ Information Technology or relevant disciplines
• Minimum 7 years of relevant working experience including a minimum of 3 years in a supervisory position
• Possess good business acumen and experience in keeping abreast of the industry trends, best practices, and technologies
• Strong interest in technologies and innovation
• Strong planning and project management skills
• Able to work independently and as a team
• Facilitation skills, planning skills, problem‑solving skills, organising capabilities and foresight to drive projects
• Good analytical, interpersonal, communications and facilitation skills
• Competent, self‑motivated, pro‑active, dedicated and responsible self‑starter

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.