Manager (Organisation Excellence)

MINDEF; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MINDEF Singapore seeks a role to design and execute initiatives that support innovations developed by Army Formations and Divisions. You will ensure resources and processes are in place to support trials or scaling, and develop recognition, incentive and engagement frameworks to excite innovators and raise awareness of Army ground-up innovations within MINDEF/SAF and at the Public Service level.

Responsibilities include monitoring KPIs, generating monthly reports, managing innovation funds and

Qualifications

• Knowledge or experience in managing innovation is advantageous.
• Proficiency in data analysis (Applicants with no experience may apply.) Appointment will be commensurate with your experience. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute initiatives, processes and enablers to support innovations in Army Formations and Divisions.
• Monitor innovation projects and track KPIs such as speed to market and scaling of innovation.
• Generate monthly reports and analyses for Army Formations, Divisions and units.
• Manage innovation enablers such as innovation funds, expertise and pitch systems.
• Organise Army innovation workshops and education seminars.
• Develop recognition/incentive frameworks and engagement/publicity for Army innovations.
• Coordinate with MINDEF/SAF innovation offices to drive alignment and progress.

Skills

Innovation management

Data analysis

Job description

What the role is:

You will be involved in designing and executing initiatives, processes and enablers to support innovations developed by Army Formations and Divisions. You will ensure resources and processes are in place to support the trial or scaling of innovations, as well as developing recognition, incentive and engagement frameworks to excite innovators and raise awareness of Army ground-up innovations within the MINDEF and the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) and at the Public Service level.

What you will be working on:

• Monitor Army innovation projects and track targets and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) such as speed to market, scaling of innovation and idea attrition rate
• Generate monthly reports and analysis for Army Formations, Divisions and units
• Manage innovation enablers such as innovation funds, expertise and pitch systems, and track and analyse their utilisation
• Organise Army innovation workshops and education seminars
• Develop recognition and incentive frameworks to motivate innovators and design engagement and publicity frameworks to raise awareness of Army ground-up innovations
• Perform recording secretary role for the Army Innovation CommitteeChallenge(s)- Working with all Army Formations and Divisions while coordinating with other innovation offices in MINDEF/SAF to drive alignment and progress on innovation initiatives

What we are looking for:

• Knowledge or experience in managing innovation is advantageous
• Proficiency in data analysis(Applicants with no experience may apply.)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 myriad 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.