Senior Manager/ Manager (Digital First) - Contract #PublicService
Senior Manager/ Manager (Digital First) - Contract #PublicService
Agency: Ministry of Communications and Information
Job no.: 556199
Work type: Contract
Location: Singapore
Categories: InfoComm, Technology, New Media Communications, Others
Job Responsibilities:
We are looking for a Senior Manager/Manager to join a new team focusing on the digital transformation of public communications. The officer will:
• Stay abreast of communications and technology trends: Explore innovative and leading-edge digital solutions and assess their relevance to be piloted or adopted by the Government to enhance public communications
• Foster digital literacy: Through design research and stakeholder engagement, work with business teams to identify and ideate for digital transformation possibilities and use cases for technological innovations. This includes conducting design thinking workshops and ideation sessions for business teams and facilitating direct engagement between business teams and industry partners
• Strategic partnerships: Forge strategic partnerships with key industry partners and thought leaders to keep pace with the dynamic communications, media and technology industries
• Deliver Digital First strategy: Work with both internal and external partners on the development, incubation and implementation of new and feasible technologies that align with Whole-of-Government communication priorities and fit with the Gov.sg eco-system
• Track and evaluate the performance of new technologies
• Provide regular updates on insights and recommendations to senior management
• Share best practices and case studies with other Government agencies
Job Requirements:
• Background in any discipline
• At least 4 years of relevant work experience in communications, technology and/or government experience
• Strong interest in communications and technology as enablers for public communications
• Adept in design thinking and change management methodologies
• Experienced in raising awareness and educating internal stakeholders about innovation and/or technology.
• Goal-oriented, innovative and a problem-solver with project management skills
• Resourceful team player with growth mindset
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
For more information on careers in MCI, please access the following link:
http://www.mci.gov.sg/careers-grants/job-vacancies
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Advertised: 13 Apr 2021
Applications close: 26 Apr 2021
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