Assistant Director (Innovation)

What The Role Is You lead organisational innovation and drive transformational change across business functions. You will shape innovation strategies through human-centred design, emerging technologies, and data-driven insights, championing adoption while managing stakeholder communications and implementing change management initiatives to scale solutions and enhance operational effectiveness.

What You Will Be Working On

• Establish partnerships and frameworks to accelerate solution development and technology transfer
• Develop comprehensive digital innovation roadmaps and change management frameworks
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of innovation initiatives and provide regular reports to stakeholders
• Oversee innovation labs, hackathons, and rapid prototyping initiatives using agile methodologies and design thinking principles
• Identify emerging technologies and digital trends for enhancing employee experience
• Develop multi-channel communication strategies to promote innovation culture
• Establish digital knowledge-sharing platforms and communities of practice to facilitate cross-functional collaboration
• Represent MINDEF/SAF at industry conferences and public sector transformation events

Challenge(s)

• Navigating the complexity of organisational transformation in a regulated defence environment, while balancing innovation speed with risk management
• Bridging traditional organisational structures and modern innovation practices to facilitate cultural evolution
• Establishing MINDEF/SAF as a thought leader in public sector digital innovation through strategic partnerships and knowledge sharing

What We Are Looking For

• At least 8 years of relevant experience in innovation management, digital transformation, and organisational change, with proven track record in change management, including culture transformation and digital adoption strategies
• Deep knowledge in design methodologies, digital strategy, agile processes, and change psychology
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing cross-functional teams with strong programme management skills across complex, multi-stakeholder innovation initiatives
• Understanding of public sector transformation challenges and regulatory environments would be advantageous
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical abilities with business acumen to translate technical concepts into strategic business value
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Self-driven individual and a team player

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.