What the role is:
The Smart Nation Group – Digital Government (SNDG), under the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) and administratively managed by the Ministry of Digital Development and Information (MDDI), plans and prioritizes key Smart Nation and digital government projects, raises the standards of Government ICT and services, builds long-term capabilities for the public sector, and promotes adoption and participation in digital and smart innovations.
It takes a whole-of-nation effort, and we will actively engage the public, the industry and fellow agencies as we build a Smart Nation together.
Join the Smart Nation and Digital Government's Technology & Capability Division to shape digital capabilities across the Whole-of-Government (WOG).
This strategic role presents a compelling opportunity to drive Singapore's digital transformation journey.
As a key team member, you’ll support and champion capability building initiatives throughout WOG to enhance public service delivery.
You'll establish yourself as a thought leader in cutting‑edge capabilities development by researching emerging trends, sharing valuable insights, and influencing digital capability building strategies.
This role reports to Director (Technology and Capability).
What you will be working on:
- Lead a team to drive the digital capability building agenda across WOG, ensuring the team is able work closely with various stakeholders within Government and external partners.
- Assist Director (Technology and Capability) in strategizing the digital capability building agenda and seeking Government senior stakeholders’ support in the strategy.
- Lead research and analysis on emerging technologies and industry trends, evaluating their potential impact on government.
- Develop and implement policies to strengthen Information Communications Technology and Smart Systems (ICT SS) capabilities across government agencies, focusing on modernisation efforts, governance framework, procurement, resourcing, and funding.
- Develop comprehensive policy briefs, progress reports, and evidence‑based recommendations for senior leadership, ensuring clear communication of capability building initiatives and outcomes.
- Partner with GovTech and various government agencies to identify, develop, and implement essential digital capabilities.
This includes assessing resource requirements and coordinating implementation strategies to support agency modernisation efforts.
- Design and execute regular assessments of government‑wide digital capabilities, develop frameworks to measure progress and identify areas for enhancement.
- Establish and maintain strategic relationships with industry partners and academic institutions to gather insights on digital transformation best practices, facilitating knowledge