In support of this effort, the SMEs Go Digital Division has developed various schemes as part of the SMEs Go Digital programme (e.g. Start Digital, pre-approved digital solutions under the Productivity Solutions Grant, Grow Digital and Advanced Digital Solutions etc.) to provide differentiated support for SMEs at each stage of their growth.
Responsibilities
As the programme owner of the SMEs Go Digital programme, you will lead the team to:
Chart strategies and policies, including:
Ensuring that the programme’s long-term goals, policies and strategies, as well as immediate priorities, are aligned with broader IMDA, MCI and WOG priorities;
Reviewing and enhancing the portfolio of schemes under the SMEs Go Digital programme, to ensure that they continue to serve the needs of the SMEs and deliver impact
Putting in place a sound data collection framework and using the data to derive useful insights for programme and operations design and monitoring
Steward the Government’s resources used to implement SMEs Go Digital initiatives, including:
Putting in place adequate governance frameworks and processes so that the Division’s use of resources stands up to public scrutiny;
Managing the operations of grants and claims in line with programme’s objectives;
Accounting to senior management and other stakeholders for the performance of the SMEs Go Digital programme; and
Ensuring that the Division is adequately resourced to meet the goals of the programme.
Requirements
Background in Computer Science, Business or equivalent
At least 15 years’ relevant business analysis and project management experience, with at least 8 years in a supervisory/managerial role
Good understanding of the challenges and dynamics pertaining to SMEs
Robust and practical knowledge of project and programme management, governance and audit
Strong track record in government strategy and policy development and implementation
Excellent in facilitating multi-stakeholder (internal and external) engagement
Strong communications, consulting, negotiation, and conceptualisation skills
Ability to multi-task, quick to adapt and able to work in fast-paced environment
Proactive self-starter, analytical, self-motivated, high energy and driven yet able to work well within a team and motivate the team
Excellent writing, presentation and people engagement skills
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
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