Assistant Director, Programme Management, MCCY

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[What you will be working on] 

The Lead Programme Manager is responsible for the end-to-end planning, governance, and delivery of Ministry family-related digital programmes under the Ministry’s purview. The role ensures programmes are outcome-driven, well-governed, fiscally responsible, and aligned with Ministry and Whole-of-Government priorities, while working closely with internal policy teams, delivery agencies, and external stakeholders.

The incumbent will provide programme-level leadership, drive continuous improvement in programme management practices, and ensure that family programmes deliver meaningful and measurable impact for citizens.

Key Accountabilities

Programme Strategy & Planning

• Translate policy intent into clear programme objectives, outcomes, and delivery roadmaps for family-related initiatives.
• Develop and maintain multi-year programme plans, ensuring alignment with Ministry priorities and Whole-of-Government directions.
• Provide strategic advice to senior management on programme feasibility, risks, and implementation trade-offs.

Programme Governance & Oversight

• Establish and enforce programme governance structures, including decision forums, escalation pathways, and assurance mechanisms.
• Oversee programme scope, timelines, budgets, and dependencies across multiple projects and delivery partners.
• Ensure compliance with public service policies, financial rules, and audit requirements.

Delivery Management & Performance Tracking

• Monitor programme performance against agreed outcomes, KPIs, and milestones.
• Identify delivery risks early and drive timely mitigations and corrective actions.
• Lead periodic programme reviews, evaluations, and post-implementation learning.

Stakeholder & Partner Management

• Manage relationships with internal divisions, statutory boards, Whole-of-Government partners, and appointed vendors.
• Coordinate across policy, operations, digital, finance, and legal stakeholders to enable seamless programme delivery.
• Represent the Ministry in inter-agency platforms and working groups related to family programmes.

Resource & Financial Management

• Manage programme budgets, funding models, and resource allocations prudently.
• Support submission of budget papers, programme proposals, and management updates.
• Ensure value-for-money outcomes and effective use of public funds.

Capability Building & Practice Development

• Strengthen programme management capability within the organisation through standards, templates, and best practices.
• Coach and mentor officers and project lead in programme and project management disciplines.
• Drive continuous improvement and adoption of data-driven decision-making.

[What we are looking for] 

Experience

• At least 8 years of relevant experience in programme management, policy implementation, or large-scale initiative delivery.
• Proven experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder programmes with policy, operational, and/or digital components.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with proven experience in crafting compelling presentations and papers.

Functional Competencies

• Strong grounding in programme and project management frameworks (e.g. outcomes-based management, benefits realisation, risk management).
• Experience in governance, financial oversight, and performance tracking.
• Ability to synthesise policy intent into executable programmes.

Personal Attributes

• Forward thinking and pragmatic problem-solver.

• Comfortable operating in ambiguity and complex environments
• Resilient, structured, and outcomes-oriented

• Natural ability to build relationships across different levels of the organisation

What we offer you:   

GovTech is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that values diverse voices and perspectives, as we believe that diversity is the foundation to innovation.    

Our employee benefits are based on a total rewards approach, offering a holistic and market-competitive suite of perks. These include leave benefits to meet your work-life needs and employee wellness programs.  

We champion flexible work arrangements (subject to your job role) and trust that you will manage your own time to deliver your best, wherever you are, and whatever works best for you.   

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