Asst Director/Snr Asst Director, Digital Planning

Job description

Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority

Contract

Closing in 4 day(s)

What the role is

At ACRA, we are always on the lookout for high performing individuals who share our aspiration of making Singapore the best place for business.
We offer interesting and challenging work experience in Product Development Delivery which are both business-friendly and citizen-centric.
We're seeking a Product Manager to develop our digital transformation initiatives, from AI-powered solutions to key business platforms that to serve businesses in Singapore.
Why This Role Matters:
• Execute product development
• Implement innovative solutions across our digital platforms
• Support the transformation of regulatory processes through technology

What you will be working on

You will be involved in planning and executing the full product lifecycle including the following:
Crafting Custom Experiences for Each User Journey
• Engage the agency Product Owner to establish a clear vision for what the product should be and what is needed to get there
• Collaborate with business partners to define the product vision and mission and obtain key stakeholder buy-in
• Work out the product outreach and promotion strategies with business partners
• Define the product go-to-market strategy and work with relevant partners to execute the plan
Designing, Testing, and Iterating Through Experiments
• Design, test, and iterate through experiments to improve the user journey
• Manage the product budget through expenditure monitoring, cashflow management, and securing funding
• Develop the workplan with the product team
• Provide sufficient resources for product development, including procurement of software, hardware, and ICT professional services
Monitoring, Capturing, and Studying User Behaviour
• Conduct user studies to understand their needs and problems
• Analyse data to uncover usage patterns that can inform product decisions
• Research the industry to understand complimentary and competing solutions
Collecting, Analyzing, and Presenting User Interest
• Translate the product strategy into technical, detailed, actionable plans for business and vendor teams
• Understand the developers' needs and if necessary support them in exploring emerging tools and techniques that can meet their needs
Analysing and Studying User Segments
• Formulate strong proposals by evaluating the pros and cons of different solutions and provide compelling justifications for them
• Consider how the services could be delivered for different market segments and prioritize feature development
Creating Data-Driven Analytics and Insights
• Create data-driven analytics and insights for action and to make appropriate trade-offs
• Coordinate efforts across multiple functions including marketing, legal, and finance
• Co-create with the Product Owner to draft the budget papers to seek resources for the product's development
Driving User Growth
• Drive user adoption and growth through increased engagement, expanding types of features, and higher usage in a financially sustainable manner
• Maintain a wide network with key user agencies and central government product teams to seek opportunities for product collaborations
• Participate in public-speaking engagements to raise awareness of the product and gain more users
Keeping Things Organized
• Run efficient meetings to keep stakeholders and product team members updated
• Prioritize, plan, and track what needs to be done
• Document key information and decisions about the product
• Be responsible for securing funding and monitoring expenses
Compliance and Governance
• Ensure that Product meets security and performance requirements (SSAT, VAPT, Performance Testing)
• Adhere to compliance requirements and audits (IM, AGO, QMS, etc.)

What we are looking for

• Diploma/Degree in Computer Science, Infocomm Technology, Engineering or related subject area with minimum 5 years of relevant experience.

Candidates with more years of experience will be considered for more senior roles
• Prior working experience in product management, IT business analysis, application solutioning design and testing
• Experience in modern product development/management technologies and practices such as Agile, Cloud, Design Thinking, and Product-Centric Development will be strongly preferred.
• Working directly with engineers, designers and other product managers (ideally at least 3 years).
• Strong analytical, conceptualisation and problem-solving skills
• Good communication skills with the ability to pitch ideas and influence
• A driven and motivated personality with an inquisitive mind
• Ability to learn and
• Relevant certifications such as CITPM, COMIT, PMP, and Certified Scrum Master.

About Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority

At ACRA, we make Singapore a trusted and best place for business.

Our people are proactive self-starters, empowered to create value and grow their careers in an environment that fosters trust and respect.

Join us to make a difference We now have the following exciting career opportunity available.

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About your application process

This job is closing in 4 day(s).

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role.

We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service.

We encourage you to explore and for other roles within Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority or the wider Public Service.

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