Lead/Principal Product Managers, Ndtc (National Development And Transport Cluster)

[What the role is]

GovTech is the lead agency driving Singapore's Smart Nation initiatives and public sector digital transformation. As the Centre of Excellence for Infocomm Technology and Smart Systems (ICT & SS), GovTech develops the Singapore Government's capabilities in Data Science & Artificial Intelligence, Application Development, Smart City Technology, Digital Infrastructure, and Cybersecurity.

At GovTech, we offer you a purposeful career to make lives better where we empower our people to master their craft through robust learning and development opportunities all year round.

Play a part in Singapore's vision to build a Smart Nation and embark on your meaningful journey to build tech for public good. Join us to advance our mission and shape your future with us today!

Learn more about GovTech at tech.gov.sg.

[What you will be working on]

NDTC (National Development and Transport Cluster) is part of the Economic & National Development Group (ENG) within GovTech's Government Digital Transformation (GDT) division. It supports agencies such as the Ministry of National Development (MND), Building and Construction Authority (BCA), Singapore Land Authority (SLA), National Parks Board (NParks), and Ministry of Transport (MOT) in delivering digital services for housing, built environment, greenary, land management and transport.

Our growning product portfolio includes:

Urban Planning and Development where we our products digitize and streamline regulatory and planning processes for end-to-end regulatory submissions in the built environment sector, digitize property ownership transactions, geospatial management of greenery, parks and biodiversity.

Transport and Mobility where our products enhance transport infrastructure and commuter service through hawker stall bidding decisions, geospatial and mobility data platforms.

Built Environment and Sustainability where our products support sustainability and smart building initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Product Strategy & Development

• Work closely with business users to define product vision, strategy and roadmap based on industry needs and regulatory requirements

• Transform business and regulatory requirements into clear product specifications and user stories

• Lead discovery sessions with business users to understand pain points and opportunities

• Validate proposed solutions with business stakeholders before development

• Prioritize features and enhancements based on business value and user impact

Product Management

• Prioritize product backlog across multiple platforms based on business value and technical feasibility

• Define clear product requirements, success metrics, and acceptance criteria

• Drive agile development processes and ensure quality of product delivery

• Make data-driven decisions using analytics, user research, and industry feedback

Technical Collaboration

• Work closely with engineering leads on technical feasibility and architecture decisions

• Guide integration approaches between regulatory, payment, and enterprise systems

• Ensure scalable solutions that meet government security and compliance standards

• Balance new feature development with technical sustainability

User Experience & Design

• Champion user-centric design in regulatory and enterprise platforms

• Drive continuous improvements based on user feedback and behavior analytics

• Ensure consistent user experience across multiple platforms

• Simplify complex regulatory processes through intuitive digital interfaces

Team Leadership

• Lead product managers, designers, and work closely with engineering teams

• Set product development standards and best practices

• Coach team members in product thinking and agile methodologies

• Build strong product culture focused on user needs and business outcomes

Stakeholder Management

• Partner with business units to understand regulatory requirements and user needs

• Align product decisions with organizational strategy and stakeholder expectations

• Drive product adoption through effective change management

• Communicate product vision and roadmap to senior leadership

• Participate in technical discussions to understand implications of architectural decisions on product roadmap.

[What we are looking for]

• >12 years product management experience

• Track record leading enterprise platforms

• Experience with payment or regulatory systems

• Strong stakeholder management skills

• Team leadership experience

Good to Have

• Government sector experience

• Construction industry knowledge

• Digital transformation background

• Enterprise architecture expertise

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

Our employee benefits are based on a total rewards approach, offering a holistic and market-competitive suite of perks.

We champion flexible work arrangements (subject to your job role) and trust you to manage your time to deliver your best.

Learn more about life inside GovTech at go.gov.sg/GovTechCareers