Senior Product Manager (TradeNet), Digital Economy Products (DEP)

Government Technology Agency; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading government agency in Singapore is seeking a Product Manager to lead cross-functional teams and drive key government digital initiatives. The role requires strong product sense and stakeholder management skills, with a focus on delivering public value. Candidates should have 3–8 years of Product Management experience and a solid understanding of complex IT environments. This position offers meaningful challenges in building technology for the public good.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Continuous learning opportunities

Inclusive workplace

Qualifications

• 3–8 years of experience in a Product Management role.
• Mastery of core product management fundamentals from discovery to delivery.
• Strong technical understanding around system integration and data workflows.

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with the Lead Product Manager on project planning and delivery.
• Lead a product squad, define roadmap, set OKRs, and prioritize tasks.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and vendors for smooth planning and alignment.

Skills

Product Management

Stakeholder management

Data workflows

System integration

Job description

What the role is:

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!

Learn more about GovTech at tech.gov.sg.

What you will be working on:

DigitalEconomyProducts(DEP)isadivisionwithinGovtechrunlikeamodernproductcompany,solvingimportantunderservedproblemsspanningacrossHealthcare,Manpower,Trade-Industry-Finance,NationalDevelopmentand Sustainabilitysectors.

ProductManagersatDEParekeytooursuccess.Theyleadcross-functionalteamsof engineers,datascientists,designersandresearchersandareultimatelyresponsibleforproductoutcomes.Theyshowexceptionalclarityofthought,andthisisreflectedintheirwrittenandverbalcommunicationskills.Theyleadthroughinfluenceandusehardevidence,reputationandrelationshipstocreatestakeholderalignment.

Responsibilities:

Singapore Customs is a regulatory agency under the Ministry of Finance, with the mission of protecting revenue and facilitating trade for a thriving Singapore economy.

TradeNet, a core system under Singapore Customs, handles over 9 million permit applications annually and serves as the digital backbone of Singapore’s trade ecosystem. It integrates import, export and transhipment documentation processing procedures and enables the trade and logistics community to fulfil their trade formalities.Through TradeNet, Singapore Customs and other Competent Authorities monitor the movement of goods and enforce health, safety and other regulatory requirements.

To future-proof its core trade infrastructure, Singapore Customs has embarked on a strategic journey to modernize TradeNet, aiming to enhance security, user experience, and regulatory alignment.

Youareexpectedto:

• Partner closely with the Lead Product Manager on the overall project planning and delivery.

• Lead a product squad by defining the squad roadmap, setting OKRs, prioritizing tasks, and ensuring delivery of high-quality outcomes.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (e.g. business and compliance teams) and external vendors to ensure smooth planning, alignment, and systems integration.

• Shape and improve the product development process by identifying gaps, driving best practices, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

• Be ultimately accountable for delivering meaningful outcomes and public value through the squad's work.

What we are looking for:

Wearelookingforanindependentpersonwith:

• 3–8 years of experience in a Product Management role

• Mastery of core product management fundamentals from discovery to delivery.

• Strong technical understanding, particularly around system integration and data workflows in complex IT environments.

• Sharp product sense with the ability to simplify complexity, make trade-offs, and prioritize effectively under constraints.

• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to align diverse groups and communicate clearly with senior leadership, agencies, and vendors.

• Experience with enterprise products and/or public sector will be an advantage

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 it is key to innovation.

Our employee benefits are based on a total rewards approach, offering a holistic and market-competitive suite of perks.

We champion flexible work arrangements (subject to your job role) and trust you to manage your time to deliver your best.

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

About Government Technology Agency

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.