Manager (Digital Transformation)

MINDEF; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A government defense agency in Singapore seeks a candidate to drive digitalisation efforts in strategic planning and transformational performance management. The role requires education in IT or related fields, with at least 2 years of experience. You will explore innovative digital ecosystems, collaborate with various stakeholders, and contribute to enhancing digital maturity. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential for this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in corporate planning, organisation development, or project management.
• Knowledge of IT systems capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Drive digitalisation efforts in strategic planning.
• Explore and propose innovative digital ecosystems.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders to develop innovative solutions.

Skills

Good communication skills

Strong team player mindset

Proactive

Analytical

Customer-oriented

Education

Education in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field

Job description

What the role is:

You drive MINDEF/SAF digitalisation efforts in strategic planning and transformational performance management at the functional domains to advance MINDEF/SAF digital maturity.

What you will be working on:

- Explore and propose innovative digital ecosystems
- Accelerate agile and quality capability delivery, as well as potential digital use cases that will strategically change business models, structures, and processes
- Research latest digital innovations
- Collaborate with various stakeholders to explore, propose, and develop innovative solutions that provide greater value for management
- Plan the funding to support these projects
Challenges:

- Working in a fast-paced environment
- Managing diverse stakeholder expectations

What we are looking for:

- Education in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field
- At least 2 years of experience in corporate planning, organisation development, innovation, project management, project delivery, or capabilities development roadmap planning (applicants with no experience may apply)
- Good communication skills
- Knowledge of IT systems capabilities
- Strong team player mindset
- Must be proactive, analytical, and customer-oriented
Appointment will be commensurate with your experience. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

About MINDEF

The mission of MINDEF and the Singapore Armed Forces is to enhance Singapore's peace and security through deterrence and diplomacy, and should these fail, to secure a swift and decisive victory over the aggressor. The Defence Executive Officer (DXO) scheme is the non-uniformed career scheme of MINDEF that offers opportunities in various job functions, such as corporate communications, cyber security, data analytics and visualisation, defence policy, finance, HR, psychology, and more. Embodying the same level of commitment towards defence, DXOs work together with their military counterparts to contribute to MINDEF/SAF’s mission and ensure Singapore's security and stability. United by this common cause, our lines of defence complement each other to secure the prosperity and progress of our nation.