(Senior) Assistant Director, Infrastructure Strategy

A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

A*STAR invites applications for a role within the Infrastructure Strategy team in Singapore. The position drives strategic planning, portfolio management, and optimisation of infrastructure capabilities and related resources to align with organisational priorities and maximize value from limited resources.

You will develop infrastructure strategies, forecast needs, and lead cross-functional investments, working with stakeholders to ensure priority alignment and effective decision making in a

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

Skills

Strategic planning

Portfolio management

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem-solving

Ambiguity navigation

Job description

Job Description

This 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.

Job 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

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