Manager (Workforce Transformation), Workforce Development Division

About Us

The Ministry of Digital Development and Information (MDDI) drives Singapore's digital development in four key domains — the economy, government, security, and society. MDDI oversees the development of the infocomm technology, cybersecurity, and media sectors; the Government's digitalisation initiatives; and the national library, national archives, and public libraries. The Ministry is also responsible for effective public communications, and the Government's information and public communication policies. Our mission is to engage hearts and minds, and build a thriving digital future for all.

The Smart Nation Group – Digital Government (SNDG) in MDDI plans and prioritises key Smart Nation and digital government projects, raises the standards of Government infocomm technology and services, builds long-term capabilities for the public sector, and promotes adoption and participation in digital and smart innovations. At SNDG, our officers do challenging and exciting work at the nexus of technology and government policy. From strengthening our technology infrastructure and capabilities to crafting inclusive tech policies, and harnessing technology for the public good, the impact of your work will help shape our Smart Nation of tomorrow. If you are up for the challenge, join us!

About Us:

The Workforce Development Division at the Smart Nation Group – Digital Government is at the forefront of facilitating the digital transformation of the Government's workforce. Join our dynamic Transformation team and play a crucial role in shaping the future of tech workforce development, impacting public good outcomes through innovative projects and programmatic interventions. This role offers a high-impact, fast-paced environment with exciting challenges and opportunities to contribute significantly to the digital evolution of the public sector.

What you'll be doing:

As a Senior Manager in the Workforce Development Transformation team, you will be responsible for running projects, adding value as a team player to lead to better outcomes, and making interventions and recommendations that yield benefits for the organisation. In this role, you will propose and implement ways to improve existing processes, contributing to quantifiable savings in time, finances, and addressing skills gaps at the whole-of-government level. This role demands a strong technical acumen, strategic thinking, and effective stakeholder management.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Independent Project Leadership: Run projects independently, making interventions and recommendations that result in quantifiable benefits exceeding costs as compared to the status quo.
2. Process Improvement: Propose and implement ways to improve existing processes, leading to better outcomes, including quantifiable savings in time, finances, and addressing skills gaps.
3. Project Execution: See through projects in well-defined problem spaces independently, with minimal supervision. Handle regular projects with clear problem statements where stakeholder interests are broadly aligned.

What you need to do it:

1. Collaborativeness and Ability to Drive Team Outcomes: Work well and contribute effectively to the team. Coordinate seamlessly within the team, discussing issues comfortably, clearly, and concisely. Display openness towards constant improvements, applying skills and knowledge to drive better outcomes for projects and teams.
2. Strong Technical Acumen: Defend and articulate views effectively, consider relevant HR and organisational development data points, and suggest alternative metrics for project success.
3. Strategic Thinking: Understand broader developments and the operating context well. Consider longer-term implications of relevant policy developments and integrate them effectively into considerations.
4. Stakeholder Management: Manage stakeholders well in most instances, displaying initiative and a track record of making things happen. Seek occasional assistance in navigating complex situations.
5. Problem Diagnosis and Solution: Diagnose problems with today's systems, provide clear problem statements, and actualize ideas to address them.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree or equivalent in relevant field(s) (e.g., Engineering, Management, Computer Science, Business Management).
2. Proven experience in project management, workforce development, or related roles.
3. Keen interest in the technology space.
4. Some experience in Government preferred.

Only shortlisted applicants will be notified within 2 weeks after closing date. Successful candidates will be offered a 2-year contract in the first instance.