Manager (Portfolio & Resource Management)

MINDEF; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government defense agency in Singapore is seeking a candidate to oversee and optimize the budget and investment returns on IT projects. Responsibilities include tracking annual IT project budgets and managing operational expenses. The ideal candidate should have a background in Business or Finance and at least 2 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in data analytics tools like Power BI is important. This role offers opportunities within a mission-driven environment focused on national security.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of managerial and finance-related experience is preferred.
• Prior work experience in Portfolio Management and Budget Planning is advantageous.
• Applicants with no experience may apply.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and optimise the budget and investment returns for IT projects.
• Track annual budgets allocated to IT projects.
• Maintain the KPI library and monitor delivery by project teams.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Data analytics tools (Power BI, Qlik Sense)

Education

Education in Business, Finance, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Power BI

Qlik Sense

Job description

What the role is:

You oversee and optimise the budget and investment returns for Information Technology (IT) projects.

What you will be working on:

• Track annual budgets allocated to IT projects
• Maintain the Key Performance Indicator (KPI) library and monitor the delivery of KPIs by project teams
• Provide regular updates and recommendations on project prioritisation to management
• Manage the department's operational budget and expenses

Challenge(s):

• Tracking and analysing expenditure trends in a rapidly evolving technological landscape
• Proposing strategic investments and divestments for long-term resource allocation

What we are looking for:

• Education in Business, Finance, Computer Science/Engineering, Information Systems, Information Resource Management, or related field
• At least 2 years of managerial and finance-related experience is preferred
• Prior work experience in Portfolio Management, Enterprise Strategic Planning, Performance Management, Budget Planning, or Enterprise Architecture and Governance is advantageous
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficiency in MS Office tools and/or other data analytics tools (e.g. Power BI, Qlik Sense)
• 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.