Assistant Director IT Strategy - J44493

Be part of a dynamic Digital Tech & Computing Cluster team which shapes public sector research and innovation to deliver economic and societal outcomes for Singapore thru:

• Strategic planning, coordination, and collaborations in digital technology R&D with Agencies, Research Institutes, Institutes of Higher Learning, and industry sectors
•  Long-term R&D planning and stakeholder engagements that shape and contribute directly to the R&D agenda (eg. RIE 2025)
• Technology Foresighting and Masterplanning to optimise R&D investment portfolio and ensure alignment with priorities
• R&D programme strategy development and design, which entails convening relevant public agencies, enterprises, and research entities into collaboration programmes and securing necessary management support and resources for programme execution
• R&D programme execution and management, including planning for subsequent technology translation and commercialisation
• Strategic development and reviews of digital technology capabilities in Institutes
•  Research proposals evaluation, project reviews and management

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Background in Engineering, IT, or Computer Science with at least 8 years of working experience
• Ability to think strategically, analyse issues from different angles and devise comprehensive solutions
• Knowledge in a broad range of digital technologies, the digital industry, their trends, challenges, and potentials
•  Leadership qualities and ability to mentor junior officers
•  Passion in shaping research and innovation in digital technologies to bring about economic and societal outcomes for Singapore
• Proactive learning attitude, attention to details and results-oriented
•  Comfortable with delivering outcomes in complex environment within challenging timelines

Interested candidates may apply via email to [email protected](indicating Job ID J44493 for faster processing). All job applications will be processed with strict confidence and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Coen Tay Zhi Xuan (R1989334)

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