Senior Manager, Centre for Information Management (CIM), Corporate Planning & Se

Defence Science and Technology Agency; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) invites applications for a Senior Manager in the Centre for Information Management. The role leads a team to support government-records policies, processes and systems, driving reviews and digitalisation to ensure the RM system meets evolving needs.

The role focuses on governance, roadmap development for digital records, and engagement with MINDEF/SAF and external bodies to align practices with standards.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Business, Information Management, Information Technology or related fields.
• Strong leadership and team-management experience (at least 4 years).
• Project management skills to plan and optimise resources.
• Meticulous attention to detail and governance focus.
• Strong written, communication and interpersonal skills for senior-level engagement.
• Competency in Records Management or Information/Knowledge Management operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage DSTA Enterprise Content Management and records repositories to comply with governance framework and standards.
• Plan and develop DSTA Records Management Roadmap for digital/digitised records including storage, accessibility and disposal.
• Formalise governance framework, policies and processes for continual improvement in management of enterprise content and digital records.
• Evaluate, test and implement system capabilities to support RM/IM.
• Drive digitalisation initiatives with stakeholders to meet evolving business needs.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Governance

RM/IM operations

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Information Management/Information Technology or related fields

Tools

ECM systems

Job description

What the role is:

The Senior Manager in Centre for Information Management (CIM) will lead a team to support DSTA’s record management policies, processes and systems in accordance to Government Instruction Manual on Records Management and DSTA records management framework, as well as drive process reviews and digitalisation to ensure that DSTA’s record management system continue meet DSTA’s evolving needs.

What you will be working on:

• Lead and manage DSTA Enterprise Content Management and records repositories to comply with DSTA Governance Framework and align with international and national standards and practices for optimal records management.
• Plan and develop DSTA Records Management Roadmap for digital/digitised records including storage, accessibility and disposal.
• Formalise holistic governance framework, policies and processes for continual improvement in management of DSTA enterprise content (i.e. digital/digitised records). Evaluate, test and implement the system capabilities.
• Review, recommend and drive digitalisation initiatives with key stakeholders (e.g. DSTA management/entities, MINDEF/SAF, external agencies) in records management to meet organisation's evolving business needs.
• Support DSTA Chief Record Officer in Records Management to ensure compliance with Government’s Instruction Manual requirements.

What we are looking for:

• Tertiary Qualification in Business, Information Management, Information Technology or related fields.
• At least 8 years of working experience, with at least 4 years’ experience in leading and managing teams.
• Project management skills; able to plan and optimise resource to fulfil outcomes.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Able to plan, organise, assess and manage organisation’s governance/business requirements and users' needs and products/solutions.
• Good written, communication and interpersonal skills, and able to interact and engage senior management, internal and external counterparts and team members.
• Competency in Records Management (RM) or Information/Knowledge Management operations and familiarity with Government’s Instruction Manual.
• Competency in enterprise content management systems/products or relevant IT applications in RM and business process streamlining.
• Interest in data/business analytics and relevant tools.
• Motivated; able to drive records management and digitalisation initiatives.
• Resourceful and able to make decision independently.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills; good in systematic and critical thinking.

About Defence Science and Technology Agency

At DSTA, we are looking for Greater Minds who are passionate about developing advanced technological solutions to enhance Singapore’s defence capabilities. You can look forward to a fulfilling career in an environment that promotes continuous learning and innovation. If you believe that you have the makings of a Greater Mind, begin your journey at DSTA to realise your full potential!