Deputy Director Product Management, IHL Learning and Skills, MOE

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[What you will be working on]

The role will support a key sector programme in transitioning from a project-based model to a product-centric approach focused on continuous value delivery, scalability and sector outcomes. The successful candidate will be forward deployed to an IHL agency and will work closely with stakeholders across the IHL sector and MOE HQ.

To establish strong product management capability and drive the development of strategic Learning & Skills capabilities across the IHL sector.

As a Product Manager, you will hold significant ownership over your product domain, driving it from concept to reality while aligning with the broader programme goals. Your core responsibilities include:

• Define and drive the overall product vision, strategy and roadmap for the Learning & Skills product portfolio.

• Build product management capability, practices and ways of working within the forward-deployed agency and across participating IHL teams.

• Act as the accountable product leader for the portfolio, working across IHLs to align priorities, dependencies and delivery around sector outcomes.

• Lead the prioritisation of product features and enhancements based on user needs, business value, sector impact and operational considerations.

• Ensure the delivery of product capabilities is aligned with product strategy, architectural direction and sector priorities.

• Engage senior management and stakeholders across MOE, the IHLs and partner agencies to shape product direction and secure sector-wide alignment.

• Define and track product success measures, including adoption, user value, service performance and sector outcomes.

• Work closely with enterprise architects, designers, engineers and delivery teams to translate product strategy into coherent, scalable capabilities.

• Own the full product lifecycle, from discovery and roadmap development through delivery, adoption, operations and continuous improvement.

• Oversee the transition from legacy systems and project-based arrangements to sustainable future-state products and capabilities.

[What we are looking for]

• Qualifications in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, Education, Engineering or a related discipline.

• At least 10 years of relevant experience in product management, digital transformation, enterprise systems, programme leadership or related fields.

• Demonstrated experience leading large-scale digital products, platforms or transformation initiatives involving multiple stakeholder groups.

• Experience building product management capability, establishing product operating models or leading a shift from project-based to product-centric delivery.

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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