Senior Principal Engineer, Product Management Practice, Enterprise AI Products,

Home Team Science and Technology Agency (HTX); Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading government agency in Singapore is seeking a Product Management Practice Lead to champion product management across the organization. This role involves developing strategies, mentoring teams, and implementing best practices to drive innovation. Candidates should have extensive experience in product management and a postgraduate qualification in a relevant field. The position offers a two-year contract with assessment for permanent tenure.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in product management with a proven track record.
• Deep understanding of product management methodologies and best practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret data.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the product management strategy.
• Define and implement consistent practices and methodologies.
• Mentor and coach product managers and teams.

Skills

Product management

Leadership

Agile methodologies

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Postgraduate / Tertiary qualification in Computer Science or related field

Job description

What the role is:

The Product Management Practice Lead acts as a champion for product management within the organization, ensuring that it is a strategic and effective function that delivers value to both the home teams and HTX product managers.

What you will be working on:

• Develop and execute the product management strategy, aligning it with the organization's overall goals and objectives
• Influence strategies and work plans across all HTX co-development workgroups in different functions and Home Team Departments, providing product leadership in domain areas
• Define and implement consistent product management practices, frameworks, and methodologies across teams
• Mentor and coach product managers and teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) and identify areas for improvement within the product management function
• Encourage and support innovation within the product management function, exploring new approaches and technologies
• Conduct briefings/workshops to impart product management knowledge and experience at HTX-level and/or Ministry-level platforms
• Nurture product management talent within the organization, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement
• Be the mastery of product management combining deep knowledge of theory and organisational practice. Seen as subject matter expert and thought leader in specific discipline.

What we are looking for:

• Postgraduate / Tertiary qualification in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field
• Extensive experience in product management, with a proven track record of success
• Deep understanding of product management methodologies and best practices
• Strategic thinking and business acumen
• Experience with Agile development methodologies
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with the ability to motivate and develop a team
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions

About Home Team Science and Technology Agency (HTX)

HTX is the world’s first Science and Technology agency that integrates a diverse range of scientific and engineering capabilities to innovate and deliver transformative and operationally-ready solutions for homeland security. As a statutory board of the Ministry of Home Affairs and integral to the Home Team, HTX works at the forefront of science and technology to empower Singapore’s frontline of security. Our shared mission is to amplify, augment and accelerate the Home Team’s advantage and secure Singapore as the safest place on planet earth.

All new hires are appointed on a two-year contract in the first instance and will be assessed and considered for permanent tenure over time, based on performance. As part of the shortlisting process for this role, you may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment. All applicants will be updated on the status of their applications within 4 weeks upon closing of the advertisement.