Manager (Innovation)

Ministry of Defence of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Singapore is seeking a dedicated professional for a role focusing on organizational transformation and innovation. The successful candidate will work on design and development of processes and services while collaborating with stakeholders to enhance digital and data initiatives. Preferred qualifications include over 6 years of relevant experience, strong project management skills, and an empathetic approach to problem-solving.

Qualifications

• At least 6 years of experience in organizational transformation and innovation.
• Knowledge in business digitalization, human-centered design, and change management.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Champion understanding of organizational requirements and user needs.
• Design, develop and scale processes, services and products.
• Collaborate with business owners and experts.

Skills

Organizational transformation

Innovation

Project management

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Empathy

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

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

Challenge(s)

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

What We Are Looking For

• At least 6 years of work experience in organisational transformation and innovation fields is preferred
• Knowledge in business digitalisation, human-centred design, communications, and change management
• Good project and stakeholder management skills
• Empathetic approach to problem-solving
• Attention to detail
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Ability to facilitate collaborations with colleagues and other public agency officers
• Understanding of business and product development principles
• Agile mindset and approach to daily work
• 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.