Hybrid role based in Singapore for a mid-level Product Manager at GovTech. The agency leads Singapore's Smart Nation initiatives, focusing on digital transformation in public services. The role involves managing digital products from strategy to execution, ensuring they align with organizational goals.
Skills / Requirements
- Agile
- AI-enabled Development
- CI/CD
- Cloud-native Architectures
- Cross-functional Leadership
- Data Privacy
- Data-driven Decision Making
- Digital Identity
- OAuth 2.0
- Product Management
- RESTful APIs
- Stakeholder Management
- Vibe Coding
Why Apply
This role is ideal for someone skilled in AI-enabled development, as it involves rapid prototyping and leveraging AI tools like vibe coding to iterate product ideas. Familiarity with Agile methodologies and cloud-native architectures will enhance your ability to deliver user-centric solutions efficiently.
What You'll Be Doing
You'll manage the full lifecycle of digital products, from defining strategy and roadmaps to execution and continuous improvement. Collaborating with engineering, design, and operations teams, you'll ensure products meet user needs and organizational goals through data-driven decision-making.
Working in Singapore, United States
- Singapore is a global tech hub with a thriving job market for tech professionals, offering numerous opportunities for career growth.
- The city boasts a highly efficient public transportation system, making commuting straightforward and convenient.
- Singapore offers a high quality of life with a blend of urban sophistication and cultural diversity.
- Known for its safety and cleanliness, Singapore is an attractive place for professionals and families alike.
Pay and Career Growth
GovTech offers a purposeful career with continuous learning opportunities and a focus on impactful digital solutions. The role supports flexible work arrangements, allowing you to manage your time effectively. The agency values diversity and provides a competitive suite of employee benefits.
Benefits and Perks
- Employee Wellness
- Flexible Work Arrangements
- Inclusive Workplace
- leave benefits
Is This Role Right for You?
Good fit if you...
- Experienced in managing digital products with measurable outcomes.
- Comfortable with AI tools and rapid prototyping in product development.
- Strong in cross-functional team leadership and stakeholder management.
May not be for you if...
- Lacks experience in AI-enabled development or vibe coding.
- Unfamiliar with Agile methodologies or cloud-native architectures.
- Struggles with data-driven decision-making or product strategy alignment.
Original Job Description
The Government Technology Agency (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. We empower our people to master their craft through continuous and robust learning and development opportunities all year round. Our GovTechies embody our Agile, Bold and Collaborative values to deliver impactful solutions.
GovTech aims to transform the delivery of Government digital services by taking an “outside-in” view, putting citizens and businesses at the heart of everything we do.
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]
As a Product Manager, you will be responsible for the end-to-end lifecycle of one or more digital products, shaping and delivering solutions that drive meaningful outcomes for the agency and its stakeholders.
You will define and manage product strategy and roadmaps aligned with organisational goals, working closely with cross-functional teams in engineering, design, and operations to deliver high-quality, user-centric products. Through research, user insights, and data analysis, you will identify opportunities, conceptualise features, and ensure successful and timely delivery of product releases. You will also define success metrics, monitor product performance, and continuously optimise features to maximise adoption and value.
Define and drive product strategy and roadmap
Manage the product lifecycle end-to-end—from discovery and ideation to delivery and continuous improvement—ensuring alignment to organisational goals and user needs.
Lead product discovery and innovation
Conduct market research, user analysis, and trend assessments to identify opportunities, validate problem statements, and conceptualise impactful products and features.
Own product outcomes and delivery
Define clear success metrics, prioritise initiatives, and drive execution to deliver measurable impact and value.
Translate business and policy needs into product solutions
Scope requirements, develop user stories, and operationalise complex policy or business intent into scalable digital products.
Drive cross-functional collaboration and execution
Partner closely with engineering, design, product operations, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality products within budget and timelines.
Shape user-centric product experiences
Work with UX teams to design intuitive user journeys, ensuring coherent content, voice, and end-to-end experience.
Manage and prioritise the product backlog
Balance competing demands, make trade-offs, and ensure focus on highest-value features aligned with user and organisational outcomes.
Adopt data-driven decision making
Leverage data, user insights, and experimentation to inform prioritisation, monitor performance, and continuously improve products.
Drive go-to-market and product adoption strategies
Execute launch, adoption, and engagement plans to maximise product uptake and deliver strong value propositions to users and ecosystem partners.
Navigate complex stakeholder environments
Align across agencies, leadership, and partners, managing competing priorities while driving consensus and delivery.
[What we are looking for]
Passion for building impactful digital products – Strong interest in shaping meaningful digital experiences that improve the daily interactions of residents and businesses.
Strong product management experience – At least 3+ years of experience managing digital products, with a proven track record of delivering measurable outcomes and value
Technical fluency in modern digital practices – Familiarity with technologies and practices such as Agile methodologies, CI/CD, cloud-native architectures, RESTful APIs, and modern authentication frameworks (e.g., OAuth 2.0).
Experience in rapid prototyping and AI-enabled development – Hands-on experience leveraging AI-assisted tools (e.g., vibe coding) to quickly prototype, validate, and iterate product ideas.
Knowledge of digital ecosystem concepts – Understanding of areas such as digital identity (including self-sovereign identity), data privacy and protection, and platform or two-sided marketplace models.
Strong analytical and data-driven mindset – Ability to derive insights from data, translate them into actionable decisions, and measure product success through clear metrics.
Ability to navigate ambiguity and complexity – Comfortable operating in uncertain environments, with the ability to simplify complex concepts and communicate them clearly to diverse stakeholders.
Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills – Proven ability to collaborate across organisational boundaries and influence without direct authority.
Demonstrated leadership in cross-functional teams – Experience leading and aligning multidisciplinary teams (engineering, design, business) to deliver high-quality products.
Domain expertise (preferred) – Familiarity with welfare campaigns, grant management, or public sector programmes would be an advantage.
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.
Learn more about life inside GovTech at go.gov.sg/GovTechCareers.
Stay connected with us on social media at go.gov.sg/ConnectWithGovTech