Manager (Innovation)

Ministry of Defence of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic professional to drive innovation and organisational transformation. In this role, you will collaborate with business owners to enhance digitalisation and foster a culture of experimentation. Your analytical skills and empathetic approach will be key in navigating challenges and facilitating collaborations. This position offers a unique opportunity to impact the public service landscape positively while working in a fast-paced environment. If you are passionate about driving change and innovation, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in organisational transformation and innovation.
• Strong project and stakeholder management skills required.

Responsibilities

• Champion understanding of organisational requirements and user needs.
• Design and develop processes, services, and products.

Skills

Organisational transformation

Innovation management

Business digitalisation

Human-centred design

Project management

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Collaboration skills

Agile mindset

Job description

What The Role Is

You will be part of a team that undertakes the planning, implementation, and review of MINDEF/SAF's innovation objectives and outcomes.

What You Will Be Working On

1. Champion understanding of organisational requirements and user needs
2. Design, develop, and scale processes, services, and products
3. Seek opportunities to enhance innovation, digital, and data proliferation and adoption
4. Collaborate and co-create with business owners and experts
5. Amplify work efficacies and encourage a culture of experimentation
6. Incentivise new ways of thinking and working

Challenge(s)

1. Keeping abreast of new developments and practices in the Public Service, academia, and industry
2. Making sense of emerging trends to ensure sound recommendations

What We Are Looking For

1. At least 6 years of work experience in organisational transformation and innovation fields is preferred
2. Knowledge in business digitalisation, human-centred design, communications, and change management
3. Good project and stakeholder management skills
4. Empathetic approach to problem-solving
5. Attention to detail
6. Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
7. Ability to facilitate collaborations with colleagues and other public agency officers
8. Understanding of business and product development principles
9. Agile mindset and approach to daily work
10. Ability to work independently and collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders in a fast-paced environment

Appointment will be commensurate with your experience.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.