Senior Manager, Strategy & Planning (DSAD)

Government Technology Agency (GovTech); Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

GovTech in Singapore seeks a senior strategist to drive the Data and AI agenda, working with the DSAD to translate strategy into actionable initiatives across infrastructure, governance, and capability pillars. You will monitor execution, manage risks, and partner with the Digital team to ensure timely delivery of strategic programs.

The role requires 5–7 years in strategy/digital transformation, strong stakeholder management, and a public-service mindset.

Qualifications

• At least 5-7 years of relevant experience in strategy planning, corporate planning, programme management, digital transformation or related roles.
• Experience supporting strategy development and coordinating cross-functional initiatives through execution.
• Self-driven, structured and comfortable operating at the intersection of strategy and implementation.
• Commitment to professionalism, integrity and public service values.
• Contract in the first instance with potential for extension or permanent tenure.

Responsibilities

• Support the Assistant Director in development and refresh of the Data and AI strategy.
• Translate strategy into coordinated implementation plans across infrastructure, governance, and capability pillars.
• Track execution, progress and performance of Data and AI initiatives, highlighting risks and issues.
• Collaborate with Capability Development to build awareness and capability-building programmes.
• Assist manpower and resource planning aligned with priorities and workplans.
• Coordinate with Digital team to align initiatives with broader plans and timelines.
• Prepare concise management updates, papers and presentations on progress.

Skills

Strategy planning

Programme management

Digital transformation

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Education

Tertiary qualifications in relevant discipline

Job description

What the role is

This role supports the Assistant Director in the development, coordination and implementation of the organisation’s Data and AI strategy. The role plays a central integrator function within DSAD, ensuring that the Data and AI strategy is coherently translated into aligned initiatives across infrastructure, governance, capability development and delivery, and that execution and performance are systematically tracked.

What you will be working on

Key responsibilities include: Support the Assistant Director in the development and refresh of the Data and AI strategy, including ensuring alignment across infrastructure, governance, operating model and capability pillars. Translate Data and AI strategy into coordinated implementation plans and initiatives across DSAD. Track the execution, progress and performance of Data and AI initiatives, highlighting key risks, dependencies and issues for management decision‑making. Work with the Capability Development team to translate strategic priorities into downstream awareness, engagement and capability‑building programmes. Support manpower and resource planning for DSAD, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and workplans. Work closely with the Digital team to ensure Data and AI initiatives are aligned with broader digital plans and delivery timelines. Prepare concise management updates, papers and presentations on strategy progress and performance.

What we are looking for

Requirements Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline (e.g. public policy, business, economics, data or information‑related fields), or equivalent experience. At least 5-7 years of relevant experience in strategy planning, corporate planning, programme management, digital transformation or related roles. Experience supporting strategy development and coordinating cross‑functional initiatives through execution. Strong planning, analytical and stakeholder management skills. Self‑driven, structured and comfortable operating at the intersection of strategy and implementation. Commitment to professionalism, integrity and public service values. Successful candidates will be offered a contract in the first instance and may be considered for an extension or be placed on a permanent tenure.

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