Manager and Assistant Director (Integrated Operations)

Ministry of National Development; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Singapore is seeking driven individuals to participate in transforming municipal operations. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in project and contract management, and be sensitive to public needs while delivering results. Responsibilities include managing operations transformation, engaging stakeholders, and optimizing service delivery. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to Singapore's infrastructure development with a commitment to community needs.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in ground operations or IT systems.
• Adept at translating public needs into deliverables.
• Strong track record in project and contract management.

Responsibilities

• Manage transformation in municipal operations.
• Oversee customer service touchpoints and technology deployment.
• Engage diverse stakeholders to deliver outcomes on time and budget.

Skills

Project management

Contract management

Communication skills

Sensitivity to public needs

Leadership

Job description

What you will be working on:

The Municipal Services Office (MSO) was set up in Oct 2014 to improve the coordination, delivery, and quality of municipal services by Government and Town Councils. These services include the upkeep and improvement of common areas in public and private housing estates, and the upgrading or provision of neighbourhood infrastructure. Having reaped these early, low-hanging fruits, MSO and our partner agencies are now on a multi-year effort to more fundamentally integrate and optimise decision-making and ground operations across the sector. Specifically, we are transforming the way works are scheduled and manpower deployed on the ground, multi-skilling workers to perform multiple, adjacent job functions, and using operations-technology and Command, Control and Communications (C3) concepts to enable more pre-emptive action that meets residents’ needs. The outcomes for residents and Government from this new service delivery model have been promising.

What we are looking for:

You will be part of a 10-man (and growing!) team steering the full spectrum of municipal operations transformation viz. ground sensing, pre-emptive and reactive case management, consolidation of customer service touchpoints, technology deployment, resource optimisation, contract management and post-implementation reviews. Central to this role is sensitivity to public needs, the translation of these needs into concrete activities with clear business outcomes and working with diverse stakeholders to deliver these outcomes on time and within budget.

• Serving with Heart, Commitment and Purpose Curious about what is happening in our neighbourhoods. Sensitive to public needs and able to think from lay person’s perspective. Adept at translating these needs into clear, concrete deliverables for team members and partner agencies.
• Working as One Public Service Possess strong track record of peer leadership, project and/or contract management and delivering results in Ops-Policy roles.
• Keep Learning and Putting Skills into Action Keen to explore a service delivery focus for next posting (with exposure to project and contract management, ground operations, ops-tech development and deployment, etc).
• Improving and Innovating Continuously Driven, has grit and is attentive to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in the following is preferred but not mandatory:
  • 3-5 years of ground operations, IT systems and project management.
  • Industry transformation and process reengineering.
  • Contracting and procurement.
  • Planning and policy.

We are looking for driven, like-minded colleagues that can work with the sector to take this progress to greater heights. If you have what it takes, send in your application now!

About Ministry of National Development

The Ministry of National Development (MND), the lead government agency responsible for land use planning and infrastructure development, aims to transform Singapore into an endearing home and a distinctive global city. At MND, we aspire to create a quality, vibrant and sustainable living environment for our people. We also strive to shape Singapore into a world-class city of knowledge, culture and excellence – one which keeps pace with global challenges and the rising aspirations of Singaporeans. Our Vision: An Endearing Home, A Distinctive Global City. MND's vision reflects our growing emphasis not just on physical infrastructure, but also on the softer aspects of creating emotional attachment in our people, the global talents and corporations whom we attract here. At the same time, it articulates MND's goal of building upon Singapore’s unique distinguishing characteristics to develop Singapore as a global city of knowledge, culture and excellence. Our Mission: Develop World-Class Infrastructure. MND will provide quality physical infrastructure for the nation by working with our partners in the public and private sectors. Create a Vibrant, Resilient and Sustainable Living Environment. MND will strive to make Singapore a livelier and more exciting city, and ensure our nation is well-prepared to face the growing uncertainties and complexities. MND will also maintain the quality and resilience of our built and natural environment to ensure high standards of living, and carry out development that meets the needs of the present without compromising that of future generations. Provide Affordable and Accessible Public Housing. MND will commit to support Singaporeans' homeownership aspirations and ensure public housing remains affordable and accessible. Build Rooted and Cohesive Communities. MND will strive to foster our citizens' attachment and love for our homeland and maintain social cohesiveness in our communities, even as Singapore continues to be an open and globalised society.