(Senior) Assistant Director, Infrastructure Strategy

Agency for Science, Technology and Research; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) is seeking a senior strategist to shape infrastructure planning and investment decisions. The role focuses on developing long-term strategies, coordinating resource plans, and driving value realisation across infrastructure capabilities.

You will work at the intersection of strategy, planning, and optimisation to ensure alignment with organisational priorities and limited resources.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in strategy, planning, portfolio management, public policy, consulting, or related fields
• Prior experience in infrastructure planning, asset management, or related domains would be advantageous
• Demonstrated experience leading strategic initiatives, managing complex cross-functional projects, or steering organisational planning and investment decisions
• Resourceful, and able to analyse complex issues, identify interdependencies, and translate priorities into actionable strategies and plans
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail and ability to translate complex data into actionable insights
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and stakeholder engagement skills
• Able to navigate ambiguity, and work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Develops infrastructure strategies, investment cases, and integrated resource plans to maximise enterprise value
• Conducts environmental scanning, forecasting, and scenario planning to anticipate future capability needs and inform strategic decisions
• Leads enterprise-wide prioritisation and resource allocation decisions by evaluating competing demands, trade-offs, and investment options
• Drives portfolio optimisation and value realisation initiatives across infrastructure capabilities and investments
• Leads stakeholder engagement and drives alignment on strategic priorities and investment decisions

Job description

What the role is:

Job DescriptionThis position sits within the Infrastructure Strategy team which drives the strategic planning, portfolio management, and optimisation of A*STAR’s infrastructure capabilities and related resources.This team works at the intersection of strategy, planning, and investment decision-making, ensuring that infrastructure is aligned with organisational priorities, anticipates future needs, and delivers maximum value from limited resources.

What you will be working on:

Job ResponsibilitiesAs a core member of the team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping A*STAR’s infrastructure landscape. Your responsibilities include:

• Develops infrastructure strategies, investment cases, and integrated resource plans to maximise enterprise value
• Conducts environmental scanning, forecasting, and scenario planning to anticipate future capability needs and inform strategic decisions
• Leads enterprise-wide prioritisation and resource allocation decisions by evaluating competing demands, trade-offs, and investment options
• Drives portfolio optimisation and value realisation initiatives across infrastructure capabilities and investments
• Leads stakeholder engagement and drives alignment on strategic priorities and investment decisions

What we are looking for:

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in strategy, planning, portfolio management, public policy, consulting, or related fields
• Prior experience in infrastructure planning, asset management, or related domains would be advantageous
• Demonstrated experience leading strategic initiatives, managing complex cross-functional projects, or steering organisational planning and investment decisions
• Resourceful, and able to analyse complex issues, identify interdependencies, and translate priorities into actionable strategies and plans
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail and ability to translate complex data into actionable insights
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and stakeholder engagement skills
• Able to navigate ambiguity, and work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on its prevailing recruitment policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

About Agency for Science, Technology and Research

MISSIONWe advance science and develop innovative technology to further economic growth and improve lives.The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) drives mission-oriented research that advances scientific discovery and technological innovation. We play a key role in nurturing and developing talent and leaders for our Research Institutes, the wider research community, and industry.Our research creates economic growth and jobs for Singapore. As a Science and Technology Organisation, we bridge the gap between academia and industry in terms of research and development. In these endeavours, we seek to integrate the relevant capabilities of our research institutes and collaborate with the wider research community as well as other public sector agencies towards meaningful and impactful outcomes. Together with the other public sector entities, we develop industry sectors by:

• integrating our capabilities to create impact with Multi-National Corporations and Globally Competitive Companies;
• partnering Local Enterprises for productivity and gearing them for growth;
• nurturing R&D-driven Start-ups by seeding for surprises and shaping for success.

Our research, in addition, also contributes to societal benefits such as improving outcomes in healthcare, urban living, and sustainability. These serve to enhance lives in Singapore and beyond.VISIONA global leader in science, technology and open innovationThe Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) is a catalyst, enabler and convenor of significant research initiatives among the research community in Singapore and beyond. Through open innovation, we collaborate with our partners in both the public and private sectors, and bring science and technology to benefit the economy and society.