Lead Product Manager

Careers@Gov; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Singapore is seeking a Lead Product Manager to shape the vision and execution of its product portfolio. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in product management, strong leadership skills, and a solid comprehension of market trends. The role involves collaboration across cross-functional teams, ensuring high-quality product delivery, and advocacy for customer needs. The agency promotes learning opportunities and offers a dynamic work environment, embracing work-life balance for its employees.

Benefits

Generous leave benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Flexible work arrangements

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in product management with a proven track record.
• Experience with product management tools.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and articulate a compelling product vision and strategy.
• Oversee the entire product lifecycle from ideation to post-launch optimisation.
• Conduct thorough market analysis and customer research.
• Create and maintain a comprehensive product roadmap.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout the product development process.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering or related field

MBA or advanced degree preferred

Job description

What the role is

The Government Technology Agency (GovTech) aims to transform the delivery of Government digital services by taking an "outside‑in" view, putting citizens and businesses at the heart of everything we do. We also develop the Smart Nation infrastructure and applications, and facilitate collaboration with citizens and businesses to co‑develop technologies. Join us as we support Singapore’s vision of building a Smart Nation – a nation of possibilities empowered through information‑communications technology and related engineering.

What you will be working on

Lead Product Manager

GovTech is the lead agency driving Singapore’s Smart Nation initiatives and public sector digital transformation. As the Centre of Excellence for Infocomm Technology and Smart Systems (ICT & SS), GovTech develops the Singapore Government’s capabilities in Data Science & Artificial Intelligence, Application Development, Smart City Technology, Digital Infrastructure, and Cybersecurity. At GovTech, we offer you a purposeful career to make lives better where we empower our people to master their craft through robust learning and development opportunities all year round. Play a part in Singapore’s vision to build a Smart Nation and embark on your meaningful journey to build tech for public good. Join us to advance our mission and shape your future with us today! Learn more about GovTech at tech.gov.sg.

At Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA), we are always on the lookout for high‑performing individuals who share our aspiration of making Singapore the best place for business. We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Lead / Principal Product Manager to lead our product team. This individual will play a pivotal role in shaping the vision, strategy, and execution of ACRA product portfolio. The Lead / Principal Product Manager will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to drive product innovation, ensure market fit, and deliver exceptional value to our customers.

What you will be doing

• Strategic Vision and Leadership: Develop and articulate a compelling product vision and strategy aligned with the agency’s overall goals. Lead the product team to achieve this vision.
• Product Lifecycle Management: Oversee the entire product lifecycle from ideation to launch and post‑launch optimisation. Ensure timely delivery of high‑quality products.
• Market and Customer Research: Conduct thorough market analysis and customer research to identify needs, trends, and opportunities. Utilize insights to inform product development and positioning.
• Roadmap Development: Create and maintain a comprehensive product roadmap that prioritises features and enhancements based on business impact, customer feedback, and market demand.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, design, marketing, sales and customer support teams to ensure alignment and effective communication throughout the product development process.
• Performance Metrics: Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) or OKRs to measure product success and inform decision‑making. Use data‑driven insights to make informed adjustments to the product strategy.
• Customer Advocacy: Act as the voice of the customer within the organisation. Ensure that customer needs and feedback are integrated into product planning and development.
• Innovation and Improvement: Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies to drive product evolution.
• Lead in the development of digital roadmap and introduction of appropriate digital solutions to partner with cross‑functional business teams, WOG and industry partners to achieve greater business outcomes.
• Lead in organisation‑wide Digital, Design and Data capability development, digital innovation and continuous improvement to build a high‑performing team.
• Support the annual submission of the Digital Government Blueprint (DGB) KPIs to Smart Nation Office, and support MOF in the preparation of the Ministry Family Digitalisation Plan.

What we are looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering or a related field. MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in product management, with a proven track record of managing successful products.
• Strong leadership and team‑management skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with agile methodologies and product management tools.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company as we believe that diversity is meaningful to innovation. Our employee benefits are based on a total rewards approach, offering a comprehensive and market‑competitive suite of perks. This includes generous leave benefits to meet your work‑life needs. We trust that you will get the job done wherever you are, and whatever works best for you – so work from home or take a break to exercise if you need to. We also believe it’s important for you to keep developing your skill in the constantly‑evolving tech landscape, so we provide and support a plethora of in‑house and external learning and development opportunities all year round.

Subject to the nature of your job role that might require you to be on site during fixed hours.