Job Description

What the role is:
Plans & Strategy's role is to prepare HTX for the future by ensuring that our strategic plans are informed by a comprehensive analysis of challenges, opportunities and priorities. The Programme Planning & Control supports HTX management in ensuring S&T capabilities are developed strategically, coherently, synergistically and timely to meet MHA operational needs while ensuring compliance with WOG/MHA's governance. This includes overseeing the clearance of MHA's significant ICT projects at the Whole of Government level as well as ensuring robust policies, systems and frameworks are in place to address governance and organisational needs.
What you will be working on:

• Understand the Home Team's operating context, challenges, constraints and harmonise efforts across all Home Team Departments and agencies. The Home Team is undergoing a major transformation in terms of Science & Technology (S&T) development. o Understand MHA's strategic priorities//initiatives as well as ICT/financial policies/technicalities required to support PMTs to clear WOG approval channels for MHA's key ICT projects o Work with both internal stakeholders (such as project managers) and external stakeholders (such as HTDs, MHQ, SNDGO, MOF and GovTech) on frameworks, processes and planning norms to enhance project delivery. Be meticulous and pay close attention to detail while maintaining a broader strategic perspective and understanding the broader operating context o Provide sound recommendations to HTX senior management to support the Home Team Transformation through the delivery of S&T capabilities. o Strategise and leverage productivity tools to enhance and streamline processes.

What we are looking for:
Possess excellent negotiation, communication (both written and spoken), and presentation skills. o Possesses intellectual flexibility and adaptability to take myriad, cross-cutting issues and transformational solutions. o Able to work independently, under time pressure, and manage concurrent deadlines effectively. o Exercise sound judgement to analyse, report and propose mitigating measures for project issues o Fundamental knowledge in productivity tools like python, tableau is preferred to perform the job competently o Experience in ICT roles, planning and project management preferred. o Be a dependable team member who is accommodating and can work with others, because the work scope is fluid and evolves rapidly All new hires are appointed on a two-year contract in the first instance and will be assessed and considered for permanent tenure over time, based on performance. As part of the shortlisting process for this role, you may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment. All applicants will be updated on the status of their applications within 4 weeks upon closing of the advertisement. #LI-CW1
About Home Team Science and Technology Agency (HTX):
HTX is the world's first Science and Technology agency that integrates a diverse range of scientific and engineering capabilities to innovate and deliver transformative and operationally-ready solutions for homeland security. As a statutory board of the Ministry of Home Affairs and integral to the Home Team, HTX works at the forefront of science and technology to empower Singapore's frontline of security. Our shared mission is to amplify, augment and accelerate the Home Team's advantage and secure Singapore as the safest place on planet earth.

Skills Required