Lead/Engineer, Programme Planning Office - Enterprise Strategy & Architecture

Home Team Science and Technology Agency (HTX); Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Home Team Science and Technology Agency (HTX) in Singapore is seeking an individual to support the development and adoption of Reference Architecture across the organization. You will engage with stakeholders to ensure effective enterprise architecture practices while promoting collaboration and best practices.

This role requires a tertiary qualification in computer science or a related field, with at least 2 years of relevant technical experience. Strong coordination, stakeholder engagement, and communication skills are essential. Familiarity with government IT policies is a plus.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of relevant technical working experience.
• Good understanding of architecture concepts and frameworks.
• Familiarity with government IT policies (e.g., IM8) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support development and adoption of enterprise reference architectures.
• Work with internal and external stakeholders on architecture updates.

Skills

Coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Analytical mindset

Education

Tertiary qualification in computer science or related field

Job description

What the role is:

The Home Team Science and Technology Agency (HTX) is a statutory board under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) which aims to pioneer innovation solutions and develop world class science and technology capabilities to transform and empower the Home Team in delivering safety and security for Singapore. The jobholder will support the development, implementation, and adoption of Reference Architecture across the Home Team, working closely with stakeholders. The role contributes to ensuring consistent architectural standards, promotes best practices, and facilitates collaboration among various stakeholder groups, while maintaining alignment with enterprise architecture policies and guidelines.

What you will be working on:

• Support Home Team’s Enterprise Reference Architecture Practice – Contribute to the development and adoption of enterprise reference architectures across HTX. Support the Architecture Review Board and engage with external agencies on policy and architecture updates.
• Stakeholder Engagement – Work with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring effective enterprise architecture practice across HTX.

What we are looking for:

• Tertiary qualification in computer science, computer engineering, information systems, engineering or a related engineering field.
• At least 2 years of experience in relevant technical working experience.
• Exposure to reference architecture work is preferred.
• Experience with enterprise systems or public sector IT governance is a bonus.
• Good understanding of architecture concepts, frameworks, and documentation practices.
• Strong coordination, stakeholder engagement, and communication skills.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail and systems thinking.
• Able to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a team.
• Familiarity with government IT policies (e.g. IM8) is a plus.

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.