Job Description

What the role is:The Digital Transformation, Innovation & Data Division (DTID) is the business transformation office to drive A*STAR towards a digitally enabled and data-driven organisation. The office is responsible to define the digital vision, formulate digital strategies and develop the digital roadmap to provide guidance for our digitalization efforts. DTID acts as the catalyst in driving digital transformation and is the bridge between business owners and technology supports. As the central office, DTID performs the role as the horizontal integrator to synergise and harmonise digital efforts and drive complex and cross-cutting digital initiatives for A*STAR. Beyond business-technology, the role of DTID entails the raising of digitally skilled and creative workforce to empower our workforce to harness digital technology and embrace business transformation. To support digitalization efforts, the office is also responsible to set digital/data policies and put in place governance and standards.What you will be working on:As Director, DTI, you will lead a department under DTID, reporting to the Group Director, DTID. There are 2 teams under the department - Digital Transformation & Innovation (DTI) and Data Management & Analytics (DMA). In this role as Director, Digital Transformation & Innovation (DTI), you are responsible to lead the team to transform A*STAR into a digital organisation. You are expected to be a hands-on leader to lead your team to: \xe2\x80\xa2 Drive the execution of the digital strategies and roadmap, implement the various digital initiatives to achieve A*STAR\'s digital vision, as part of the larger effort by DTID and guided by the A*STAR leadership \xe2\x80\xa2 Raise the digital literacy and innovation quotient of A*STAR workforce to equip them with the skills to embrace digital technology and business transformation \xe2\x80\xa2 Develop digital adoption plans and implement change management to ensure full digital and transformation adoption \xe2\x80\xa2 Develop and implement digital policies and governance to support A*STAR\'s digital efforts \xe2\x80\xa2 Apply Design Thinking / Service Journey methodologies to business use cases to map out a streamlined and joyful end-to-end business processes \xe2\x80\xa2 Map the wider A*STAR digital architecture and interface digital platforms to deliver a complete and integrated enterprise-level digital workplace, together with the A*STAR IT Division \xe2\x80\xa2 Help business owners derive functional/technical specifications, conduct technology watch of leading edge digital technologies in the market and source for most cost-effective solutions that best meet A*STAR\'s needs \xe2\x80\xa2 Manage the develop of relevant digital projects, manage project risks and adopt the appropriate development methodology (e.g. Agile or Waterfall) in an Outsourced, Co-Sourced or In-house development environment \xe2\x80\xa2 Ensure smooth deployment of these digital projects, adoption and operations. Analyse impact of requested changes and propose improvements to continuously address changing business needs In addition, you will assist the Chief Data Officer (CDO) to drive data culture and transform A*STAR into a data-driven organization. You will lead a data management tea \xe2\x80\xa2 Formulate and document A*STAR\'s data strategies and implement data initiatives to achieve the end outcome of delivering Data-as-a-Service, under the direction of the CDO and A*STAR leadership \xe2\x80\xa2 Assist the CDO to drive data culture and build capabilities within A*STAR to harness the full potential of data for insights and decisions \xe2\x80\xa2 Help drive a strong culture of data security by developing data policies and processes to protect A*STAR data and systems \xe2\x80\xa2 Develop data governance and put in place procedures to ensure high quality data that are ready and fit for analytics \xe2\x80\xa2 Work with multiple business units to establish an environment for data sharing, exploit data and implement data projects \xe2\x80\xa2 Build data infrastructure to support data management and facilitate data projectsWhat we are looking for:

• At least 12 years of experience in strategy planning, technology development, business process re-engineering and project management \xe2\x80\xa2 Ability to take a strategic view of organization needs and the digital transformation roadmap, translate to short/medium term workplans and drill down to implementing specific digital initiatives \xe2\x80\xa2 Familiar with design thinking, user journey mapping and project management methodologies (e.g. waterfall, agile) \xe2\x80\xa2 Good understanding and working knowledge of current IT trends and modern digital technologies \xe2\x80\xa2 Experience in facilitating workshops for business users to define problem statements, articulate desired business outcomes and drive business transformation or process re-engineering \xe2\x80\xa2 Ability to translate business needs to technological requirements and propose digital solutions to achieve the desired outcomes \xe2\x80\xa2 Project management skills to drive multiple projects and manage technical implementation to deliver outcomes within the approved budget and timelines \xe2\x80\xa2 Working experience in conceptualising, strategizing and implementing datarelated initiatives and policies, with experience in public policy and governance \xe2\x80\xa2 Familiarity with Government / Public Sector Financial, Procurement and Cybersecurity Instruction Manuals and experience in governance, risk management and compliance is preferred \xe2\x80\xa2 Possess strong leadership qualities with the ability to provide guidance to your team members \xe2\x80\xa2 Good organisation acumen, excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with C-suite, internal and external stakeholders as well as technology staff \xe2\x80\xa2 Dynamic and self-motivated individuals who value integrity, teamwork and excellence \xe2\x80\xa2 Excellent problem solving and analytical skills as well as oral and written communication skills The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on its prevailing recruitment policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

About Agency for Science, Technology and Research:MISSION We advance science and develop innovative technology to further economic growth and improve lives. The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) drives mission-oriented research that advances scientific discovery and technological innovation. We play a key role in nurturing and developing talent and leaders for our Research Institutes, the wider research community, and industry. Our research creates economic growth and jobs for Singapore. As a Science and Technology Organisation, we bridge the gap between academia and industry in terms of research and development. In these endeavours, we seek to integrate the relevant capabilities of our research institutes and collaborate with the wider research community as well as other public sector agencies towards meaningful and impactful outcomes. Together with the other public sector entities, we develop industry sectors by: \xe2\x80\xa2 integrating our capabilities to create impact with Multi-National Corporations and Globally Competitive Companies; \xe2\x80\xa2 partnering Local Enterprises for productivity and gearing them for growth; and \xe2\x80\xa2 nurturing R&D-driven Start-ups by seeding for surprises and shaping for success. Our research, in addition, also contributes to societal benefits such as improving outcomes in healthcare, urban living, and sustainability. These serve to enhance lives in Singapore and beyond. VISION A global leader in science, technology and open innovation The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) is a catalyst, enabler and convenor of significant research initiatives among the research community in Singapore and beyond. Through open innovation, we collaborate with our partners in both the public and private sectors, and bring science and technology to benefit the economy and society.

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