Senior Product Manager — Digital Transformation Lead

GovTech Singapore; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leave benefits

Employee wellness programs

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

GovTech Singapore is seeking a Senior Product Manager to drive digital transformation at the Ministry of Transport. This role involves defining product vision and strategy while ensuring compliance with government standards.

The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of relevant experience, with a strong background in stakeholder management and team leadership. Flexible work arrangements and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience in developing new systems and products.
• Minimum 5 years as a product manager.
• Government sector experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define product vision, strategy and roadmap.
• Transform business requirements into product specifications.
• Lead discovery sessions with business users.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Agile methodologies

Data-driven decision making

Product vision and strategy

Job description

The Government Technology Agency (GovTech) is the lead agency driving Singapore’s Smart Nation initiatives and public sector digital transformation. As the Centre of Excellence for Infocomm Technology and Smart Systems (ICT & SS), GovTech develops the Singapore Government’s capabilities in Data Science & Artificial Intelligence, Application Development, Smart City Technology, Digital Infrastructure, and Cybersecurity.

At GovTech, we offer you a purposeful career to make lives better. We empower our people to master their craft through continuous and robust learning and development opportunities all year round. Our GovTechies embody our Agile, Bold and Collaborative values to deliver impactful solutions.

GovTech aims to transform the delivery of Government digital services by taking an "outside-in" view, putting citizens and businesses at the heart of everything we do.

Play a part in Singapore’s vision to build a Smart Nation and embark on your meaningful journey to build tech for public good. Join us to advance our mission and shape your future with us today!

Learn more about GovTech at tech.gov.sg.

About MOT

The Mission Of Ministry Of Transport Is To Develop Singapore's Land, Sea And Air Transport Sectors To Enhance Our Economic Competitiveness And Quality Of Life In a Knowledge-based Economy. MOT Oversees The Development And Regulation Of The Following Sectors

• Civil Aviation and Air Transport
• Maritime and Ports
• Land Transport
  
  

Besides providing an efficient and cost-effective transportation in Singapore, it also strives to make Singapore an international civil aviation and maritime centre for the region. The ministry sets the strategic and policy direction while operations and regulatory works are carried out by the statutory boards under its charge. There are four statutory boards which are established by Acts of Parliament: the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), the Land Transport Authority (LTA), the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and the Public Transport Council (PTC). The ministry also oversees the operation of the Transport Safety Investigation Bureau (TSIB).

[What you will be working on]

GovTech is the lead agency driving Singapore’s Smart Nation initiatives and public sector digital transformation. As the Centre of Excellence for Infocomm Technology and Smart Systems (ICT & SS), GovTech develops the Singapore Government’s capabilities in Data Science & Artificial Intelligence, Application Development, Smart City Technology, Digital Infrastructure, and Cybersecurity.

At GovTech, we offer you a purposeful career to make lives better where we empower our people to master their craft through robust learning and development opportunities all year round. Play a part in Singapore’s vision to build a Smart Nation and embark on your meaningful journey to build tech for public good. Join us to advance our mission and shape your future with us today!

We are looking for a Senior Product Manager who will be at the forefront of the digital transformation journey at the Ministry of Transport (MOT) and Public Transport Council (PTC).

If you have a passion for problem solving and innovation, we want to hear from you!

[Key Responsibilities]

Product Strategy & Development

• Work closely with business users to define product vision, strategy and roadmap based on industry needs and regulatory requirements
• Transform business and regulatory requirements into clear product specifications and user stories
• Lead discovery sessions with business users to understand pain points and opportunities
• Validate proposed solutions with business stakeholders before development
• Prioritize features and enhancements based on business value and user impact
  
  

Product Management

• Prioritise product backlog across multiple platforms based on business value and technical feasibility
• Define clear product requirements, success metrics, and acceptance criteria
• Drive agile development processes and ensure quality of product delivery and compliance to government policies
• Make data-driven decisions using analytics, user research, and industry feedback
• Manage budget, resources and risks related to the product delivery
  
  

Technical Collaboration

• Work closely with engineering leads on technical feasibility and architecture decisions
• Guide integration approaches between regulatory, payment, and enterprise systems
• Ensure scalable solutions that meet government security and compliance standards
• Balance new feature development with technical sustainability
  
  

Team Leadership

• Lead junior product managers, designers, and work closely with engineering teams
• Set product development standards and best practices
• Coach team members in product thinking and agile methodologies
• Build strong product culture focused on user needs and business outcomes
  
  

Stakeholder Management

• Partner with business units to understand regulatory requirements and user needs
• Align product decisions with organizational strategy and stakeholder expectations
• Drive product adoption through effective change management
• Communicate product vision and roadmap to senior leadership
• Participate in technical discussions to understand implications of architectural decisions on product roadmap.
  
  

[What we are looking for]

• At least 10 years of experience in developing new systems and products, with at least 5 years in the capacity of a product manager
• Strong stakeholder management skills
• Team leadership experience
• Governmect sector experience preferred
• Comes with digital transformation background
  
  

What we offer you:

GovTech is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that values diverse voices and perspectives, as we believe that diversity is the foundation to innovation.

Our employee benefits are based on a total rewards approach, offering a holistic and market-competitive suite of perks. These include leave benefits to meet your work-life needs and employee wellness programs.

We champion flexible work arrangements (subject to your job role) and trust that you will manage your own time to deliver your best, wherever you are, and whatever works best for you.

Learn more about life inside GovTech at go.gov.sg/GovTechCareers.

Stay connected with us on social media at go.gov.sg/ConnectWithGovTech