Product Ops Lead

Temasek Polytechnic; Singapore; On-site; SGD 72,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Temasek Polytechnic invites a seasoned professional to support the Learning & Skills portfolio by managing governance, budgeting, procurement, reporting and compliance processes. You will ensure alignment between product priorities, funding, contractual arrangements and vendor delivery within a structured operating environment.

The role focuses on establishing governance processes, budget planning, and vendor governance to enable steady product delivery while maintaining audit-ready

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in governance, procurement, programme management, digital transformation, product operations or enterprise application delivery.

Responsibilities

• Establish and manage product governance processes, including demand intake, prioritisation forums, decision records and reporting cadence.
• Support the Product Director in product budget planning, funding allocation, expenditure tracking and vendor cost monitoring.
• Coordinate procurement and contract management activities, including contract variations, renewals, commercial documentation and vendor governance.
• Track vendor performance against agreed deliverables and ensure alignment between vendor work and product priorities.
• Prepare reports and updates for Steering Committee and stakeholders, including product roadmap status, budget status, key risks and decisions required.
• Ensure compliance with organisational policies, audit requirements and required governance documentation.
• Maintain documentation related to approvals, audit trails, governance decisions, product scope changes and risk items.
• Ensure governance, budgeting and procurement processes enable product delivery without driving product scope or prioritisation decisions.
• Review and improve governance, reporting and operational processes to enhance efficiency and support product delivery.

Skills

Governance

Procurement

Programme management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

IT/Business/Finance/Public Admin/Engineering

Tools

Vendor governance

Budgeting tools

Job description

What the role is:

The successful candidate will support the effective operation of the Learning & Skills portfolio by managing governance, budgeting, procurement, reporting and compliance processes. Ensure alignment between product priorities, funding, contractual arrangements and vendor delivery within a structured and compliant operating environment.

What you will be working on:

• Establish and manage product governance processes, including demand intake, prioritisation forums, decision records and reporting cadence.
• Support the Product Director in product budget planning, funding allocation, expenditure tracking and vendor cost monitoring.
• Coordinate procurement and contract management activities, including contract variations, renewals, commercial documentation and vendor governance.
• Track vendor performance against agreed deliverables and ensure alignment between vendor work and product priorities.
• Prepare reports and updates for Steering Committee and stakeholders, including product roadmap status, budget status, key risks and decisions required.
• Ensure compliance with organisational policies, audit requirements and required governance documentation.
• Maintain documentation related to approvals, audit trails, governance decisions, product scope changes and risk items.
• Ensure governance, budgeting and procurement processes enable product delivery without driving product scope or prioritisation decisions.
• Review and improve governance, reporting and operational processes to enhance efficiency and support product delivery.

What we are looking for:

• Qualifications in Information Technology, Business, Finance, Public Administration, Engineering or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in governance, procurement, programme management, digital transformation, product operations or enterprise application delivery.
• Experience in budgeting, procurement, vendor management, governance or audit-related activities.
• Strong stakeholder management, coordination and communication skills.
• Familiarity with governance, compliance and procurement processes within large organisations.
• Experience in Continuing Education and Training (CET), lifelong learning, education technology or related domains will be an advantage.

About Temasek Polytechnic

Established in 1990, Temasek Polytechnic (TP) is a leading institution of high learning nestled by the idyllic shores of Bedok Reservoir in Tampines. TP takes pride in equipping our students with lifelong skills and digital knowledge for a future of dynamic change.TP’s caring and vibrant culture is firmly rooted in our core values which drive a spirit of innovation, with a focus on industry, globalization and sustainability. “TP Cares” is our clarion call to ensure that our diverse community of learners has the opportunity to achieve their personal best, so that they can contribute meaningfully to the global community.Learner. Creator. LeaderWe envision the TP graduate as a values-led leader with vision, character and heart, excelling in the academic domain and beyond, and rising to the challenge of creating tomorrow.