Job Description

What the role is:

In this role you will be responsible to lead and manage the digitalization and transformation efforts of A*STAR, including leading our Business Transformation and Process Re-engineering efforts.

What you will be working on:

As the Lead Digitalization & Transformation Officer, you will: \xe2\x80\xa2 Formulate the digitalization strategies and roadmaps for the whole of A*STAR. \xe2\x80\xa2 Lead and manage the design, development, establishment, testing, commissioning, and implementation of the next generation ERP system for all of A*STAR, including engaging and managing stakeholders, users, business process owners, vendors, consultants and ecosystem stakeholders all toward the successful implementation of the ERP system in A*STAR. \xe2\x80\xa2 Identify opportunities for innovations and improvements in the effort to digitalize business operations and processes and help staff to find innovative digital and other solutions to their complex and evolving business process challenges. \xe2\x80\xa2 Develop an internal business process innovation programme, and spearhead customer / service journeys and pilot projects to introduce new processes and offerings that improve our internal efficiency and quality. \xe2\x80\xa2 Develop data strategies to ensure data is of high quality, fit for consumption, secured, and achieve the end outcome of delivering Data-as-a-Service. \xe2\x80\xa2 Build a new approach to data and reporting, deploying a new knowledge management system, piloting automated solutions, finding new ways to define and measure partnerships between our Corporate Services Group and the Operations Groups.

What we are looking for:

• At least 15 years of experience in digital transformation, strategic planning, managing, and delivering medium (6 to 8 months) to large (8 to 12 months) systems projects working with cross functional teams. \xe2\x80\xa2 Good experience in stakeholder management, communicating with all levels of management and across varied business functions, technology and other supporting teams. \xe2\x80\xa2 Proficient knowledge of systems implementation and development life cycles and ability to perform robust business process analysis, proficient in business process flow diagramming and recommend solutions. 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.

Agency for Science, Technology and Research