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.

As a Lead Product Manager, you will hold significant ownership over your product domain, driving it from concept to reality while aligning with the broader programme goals. The role blends deep, hands-on product ownership with leadership of a small and growing team of product managers, working day-to-day alongside agency stakeholders, policy owners, and design and engineering teams.

What you will be working on

Drive Product Vision and Strategy

Develop and articulate a clear product vision that aligns teams around long-term goals
Define and track success metrics, critically analysing data on at least a quarterly basis
Leverage market research, competitor reviews, and technology trends to inform strategic direction
Proactively identify opportunities and connect product analyses to broader organisational impact

Lead Data-Driven Product Discovery

Conduct and synthesise user research, customer feedback, and technical feasibility assessments
Use data to validate or challenge ideas before committing to development
Identify and mitigate risks from both a technical and market perspective
Make and communicate prioritisation decisions backed by clear data and evidence

Translate Domain Complexity into Clear Product Requirements

Work closely with legal, policy, and operations stakeholders to understand workflow complexities
Translate nuanced domain requirements into clear, well-scoped product specifications
Take full ownership of ambiguously-scoped initiatives, ensuring successful and well-defined outcomes
Anticipate potential challenges and build mitigation strategies into the product planning process

Execute with Speed, Quality, and Agility

Partner with engineers and designers to scope, prioritise, and plan iterative delivery cycles
Consult on implementation details and understand the trade-offs between speed and technical debt
Foster a team culture of speed, simplicity, and agility
Recognise and communicate short-term trade-offs while safeguarding long-term product integrity

Guide Sound Technical and Architectural Decision-Making

Evaluate and recommend approaches to structured content design and document interoperability
Ensure architectural decisions are informed by data, user needs, and long-term maintainability
Collaborate with engineers to assess technology trade-offs and their downstream implications
Champion responsible AI use, particularly in legal and policy-sensitive product contexts

Drive Cross-Functional Alignment and Stakeholder Engagement

Facilitate alignment across diverse stakeholder groups, navigating disagreements constructively
Communicate product goals, priorities, and progress clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
Coordinate cross-functional collaboration to ensure projects are delivered effectively and on time
Advocate for user needs and product insights at the leadership level

Mentor, Develop, and Strengthen the Team

Mentor and support junior product managers through knowledge sharing and constructive feedback
Help team members navigate day-to-day blockers and break down complex problems
Conduct regular check-ins to monitor progress and provide timely, actionable guidance
Participate in recruitment activities and contribute to building a high-performing product team

What We Are Looking For

10 years of product management experience, including leading complex systems or multi-product portfolios
Strong discovery skills and a track record of delivering user-centred, scalable solutions
Able to operate in high-ambiguity environments and establish structure where none exists
Excellent stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills
Familiarity with system integration, data interoperability, and document management
Able to define long-term product architecture and shared capabilities across systems — not just ship isolated features
Intellectual curiosity by asking why, not just how.
A bias towards action: you prefer testing ideas over debating them.
A collaborative mindset - you can work with domain experts, engineers, and leadership.

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

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