Manager, Technology & Capability 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!

Position Overview: You will have the unique opportunity to use technology to drive positive changes, influence system design, reduce business costs, and enhance policy outcomes. Your role will encompass supporting single or multiple systems within a specific domain, collaborating with technical teams, and contributing to risk management exercises. You might be required to lead a team depending on job level.

Key Responsibilities: 

•    Plan and execute policies, strategies, and roadmaps to drive technology access and adoption across Whole-of-Government (WOG). Develop measures to assess policy effectiveness and implement interventions when obstacles arise.
•    Build subject matter expertise and stay abreast of technological developments in the Digital Government space. Maintain a thorough understanding of the Government ICT landscape and operational processes. Demonstrate active stakeholder management, working across multiple agencies, encouraging ideation, and managing diverse priorities.
•    Cover a spectrum of IT domains, including central cloud and on-premise hosting, central infrastructure and application platforms, software engineering productivity (such as CI/CD), endpoint devices, data centre sustainability (GreenGov.SG), capability development, and grant management of translational R&D (TRANS Grant). 

Requirements:

• Strong understanding of system development, maintenance, and their optimal applications.
• Familiarity with essential characteristics, service models, and deployment of cloud services.
• Knowledge of key cloud services offered by major cloud providers, cloud application architecture, and cloud migration approaches.
• Understanding of fundamental principles of well-architected application infrastructure platforms and application infrastructure integration methods.
• Ability to map available application infrastructure reference architecture against existing implementations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Information Technology)
• Previous experience in a similar role or a strong technical background.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team.

Additional Information: 

If you are enthusiastic about leveraging technology to drive positive change and are eager to contribute to Singapore's smart nation vision, we encourage you to apply.