Director, Partnership & Enablement

About the role

As Director, Partnerships & Engagement, you will set the strategy and lead the execution of GovTech's partnerships and engagement portfolio to advance Singapore's digital government ambitions. You will shape how GovTech works with technology companies, industry partners, government agencies and international counterparts to access capabilities, accelerate transformation and strengthen the digital government ecosystem. Working closely with GovTech leadership, you will translate organisational priorities into partnership strategies, lead complex cross-organisational programmes and deliver Whole-of-Government outcomes.

Key responsibilities

• Set strategy and direction for the partnerships and engagement portfolio, turning organisational priorities into strategies, programmes, OKRs and measurable outcomes.
• Build and manage strategic partnerships with technology companies, industry leaders and ecosystem partners.
• Identify emerging capabilities, develop new partners and create mechanisms connecting GovTech and agencies with the right industry capabilities.
• Lead strategic engagement with international governments and technology leaders.
• Lead high-impact programmes and engagement platforms such as executive engagements, industry initiatives and signature events.
• Advise and influence senior leadership by synthesising partnership opportunities, ecosystem developments, industry capabilities and risks.
• Lead complex cross-functional and Whole-of-Government initiatives.
• Establish scalable frameworks, governance, processes, data and technology-enabled approaches to improve programme effectiveness.
• Manage portfolio-level risks and competing priorities while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.
• Develop and mentor leaders, strengthen succession pipelines and foster a collaborative culture.

Required profile

• Substantial leadership experience in strategic partnerships, ecosystem development, corporate strategy, industry engagement or a related field.
• Direct experience working with C-suite executives and converting senior relationships into organisation-level outcomes.
• Experience spanning public-sector priorities and the technology industry is advantageous.
• Strong executive judgement and communication, with the credibility to advise and challenge senior leaders.
• Integrity, adaptability, resilience and a commitment to public-sector outcomes.

Required skills

• Strategic leadership and alignment with GovTech and Whole-of-Government priorities.
• Programme and portfolio management, including governance, operating models and performance measures.
• Problem solving and transformation across domains.
• Stakeholder and change leadership across government, agencies, industry and international partners.
• Knowledge of the technology ecosystem, commercial drivers and digital government priorities.
• Leadership development, coaching and succession planning.