[What the role is]
GovTech is the lead agency driving Singapore’s Smart Nation initiatives and public sector digital transformation. As the Centre of Excellence for Infocomm Technology and Smart Systems (ICT & SS), GovTech develops the Singapore Government’s capabilities in Data Science & Artificial Intelligence, Application Development, Smart City Technology, Digital Infrastructure, and Cybersecurity.At GovTech, we offer you a purposeful career to make lives better where we empower our people to master their craft through robust learning and development opportunities all year round.
Play a part in Singapore’s vision to build a Smart Nation and embark on your meaningful journey to build tech for public good. Join us to advance our mission and shape your future with us today!
Learn more about GovTech at tech.gov.sg.
[What you will be working on]
NDTC (National Development and Transport Cluster) is part of the Economic & National Development Group (ENG) within GovTech’s Government Digital Transformation (GDT) division. It supports agencies such as the Ministry of National Development (MND), Building and Construction Authority (BCA), Singapore Land Authority (SLA), National Parks Board (NParks), and Ministry of Transport (MOT) in delivering digital services for housing, built environment, greenary, land management and transport.
Our growning product portfolio includes:
Urban Planning and Development where we our products digitize and streamline regulatory and planning processes for end-to-end regulatory submissions in the built environment sector, digitize property ownership transactions, geospatial management of greenery, parks and biodiversity.
Transport and Mobility where our products enhance transport infrastructure and commuter service through hawker stall bidding decisions, geospatial and mobility data platforms.
Built Environment and Sustainability where our products support sustainability and smart building initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Product Strategy & Development
Work closely with business users to define product vision, strategy and roadmap based on industry needs and regulatory requirements
Transform business and regulatory requirements into clear product specifications and user stories
Lead discovery sessions with business users to understand pain points and opportunities
Validate proposed solutions with business stakeholders before development
Prioritize features and enhancements based on business value and user impact
Product Management
Prioritize product backlog across multiple platforms based on business value and technical feasibility
Define clear product requirements, success metrics, and acceptance criteria
Drive agile development processes and ensure quality of product delivery
Make data-driven decisions using analytics, user research, and industry feedback
Technical Collaboration
Work closely with engineering leads on technical feasibility and architecture decisions
Guide integration approaches between regulatory, payment, and enterprise systems
Ensure scalable solutions that meet government security and compliance standards
Balance new feature development with technical sustainability
User Experience & Design
Champion user-centric design in regulatory and enterprise platforms
Drive continuous improvements based on user feedback and behavior analytics
Ensure consistent user experience across multiple platforms
Simplify complex regulatory processes through intuitive digital interfaces
Team Leadership
Lead product managers, designers, and work closely with engineering teams
Set product development standards and best practices
Coach team members in product thinking and agile methodologies
Build strong product culture focused on user needs and business outcomes
Stakeholder Management
Partner with business units to understand regulatory requirements and user needs
Align product decisions with organizational strategy and stakeholder expectations
Drive product adoption through effective change management
Communicate product vision and roadmap to senior leadership
Participate in technical discussions to understand implications of architectural decisions on product roadmap.
[What we are looking for]
>12 years product management experience
Track record leading enterprise platforms
Experience with payment or regulatory systems
Strong stakeholder management skills
Team leadership experience
Good to Have
Government sector experience
Construction industry knowledge
Digital transformation background
Enterprise architecture expertise
GovTech is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that values diverse voices and perspectives, as we believe it is key to innovation.
Our employee benefits are based on a total rewards approach, offering a holistic and market-competitive suite of perks.
We champion flexible work arrangements (subject to your job role) and trust you to manage your time to deliver your best.
Learn more about life inside GovTech at go.gov.sg/GovTechCareers