Deputy Director (Strategy & Transformation), xDigital

Deputy Director (Strategy & Transformation), xDigital Join to apply for the Deputy Director (Strategy & Transformation), xDigital role at HTX (Home Team Science & Technology Agency) Deputy Director (Strategy & Transformation), xDigital Join to apply for the Deputy Director (Strategy & Transformation), xDigital role at HTX (Home Team Science & Technology Agency) Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. The Deputy Director (Strategy & Transformation) leads and oversees three key workstreams —Strategy & Plans, Digital Programmes & Engagement, and Transformation efforts. This role is pivotal in driving HTX's Digital and AI-First vision, aligning digitalisation efforts with national initiatives, and fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement across the organisation. What you will be working on: The jobholder is responsible for the following: Architect and drive HTX’s digitalisation strategy and transformation roadmap, in alignment with national initiatives and international benchmarks. Establish digital standards, track progress, and drive organisational digital maturity through strategic partnerships, annual surveys, and comprehensive reporting. Ensure cross-functional coordination, funding, and upskilling efforts to successfully implement digital transformation objectives. Digital Programmes & Engagement Strategise innovative and effective communications and campaigns to drive maximum outreach to nudge stronger digital adoption. Strategise and manage regular events that will provide help on digital adoption and raise awareness of the digitalisation efforts. Oversee efforts to develop programmes that will raise digital maturity, such as gamification programmes, competitions, playbooks and more. Strategise and oversee the development of a community of digitally savvy workforce and power users. Transformation Strategise and execute the overall plan to partner and instil co-build efforts with users to develop useful apps, automated workflows, dashboards, chatbots and more. Foster a mindset of self-reliance through the upskilling of the organisation’s workforce into digital champions Leadership and People Development Lead and develop a high-performance team aligned with xDigital objectives. Guide and coach the team and ensure regular upskilling to meet evolving digital landscape. Foster a culture of learning, experimentation, and continuous improvement within the team. What we are looking for: Bachelor’s degree in computer science or information technology or equivalent Minimum 15 years of relevant work experience in Information Technology Demonstrated experience in strategy formulation, events and programme management, as well as technical work in one or more of the following – AI, Automation, Application development, Analytics. Ability to think strategically at an organisational level in driving the digitalisation strategy Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to present ideas and influence stakeholders Ability to adapt to dynamic and evolving circumstances Demonstrate dependable leadership by providing trustworthy guidance, support, and fostering an environment where team members feel empowered to achieve their best. 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. We wish to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified within 4 weeks upon closing of the advertisement. Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Information Technology Industries Technology, Information and Media Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at HTX (Home Team Science & Technology Agency) by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Deputy Director” roles. Business Transformation Associate Director Asst Director (Transformation & Change Enablement) – Org Transformation Dept Head of Performance and Transformation - GCOO APAC Business Partner and Operations Director (Our LEGO Agency) Director, Change Management and Communications, Business Transformation, APEC & GC (1 year Contract) Vice President, Core Operations Transformation Manager Assistant Director (Revenue and System & Process Transformation) Senior Manager / Manager (Services Demand & Capacity - Care Transformation) Associate Director, Supply Chain Process Transformation Operations Director (Supernature - A Organic Food Retail) Head/ Director of Brand, Global B2C Brand (Based UAE, Tax Free) We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: Singapore, Singapore, SG

Posted Date: 8/24/2025