Deputy Director - Partnerships and Engagement

The Deputy Director, Partnership & Engagement (Industry) leads GovTech's strategic engagement with the technology industry — shaping how the Government identifies, develops, and sustains a high-quality supplier ecosystem that supports public sector digital transformation.

1. STRATEGIC INDUSTRY ENGAGEMENT & PARTNERSHIPS

- Lead the design, planning, and execution of GovTech's industry engagement programmes, including large-scale events, executive roundtables, and structured engagement sessions with technology companies.

- Develop and manage strategic partnerships with industry players across priority technology capability areas, ensuring alignment with GovTech's evolving digital agenda.

- Guide and enable industry partners in adapting to public sector requirements and operating contexts, fostering a technology ecosystem that is better equipped to deliver for whole-of-government through industry forums, cross-agency platforms, and senior-level engagements.

- Identify emerging industry trends and translate insights into actionable recommendations for GovTech's supplier and partnership strategy.

1. SUPPLIER ECOSYSTEM DEVELOPMENT & PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT

- Drive the strategy and governance of frameworks that assess, develop, and sustain the quality and diversity of GovTech's supplier ecosystem.

- Drive initiatives to grow and diversify the supplier pool.

- Oversee the design and implementation of supplier insights functions.

1. PROGRAMME LEADERSHIP & GOVERNANCE

- Hold concurrent accountability across multiple strategic workstreams, managing priorities, resources, and risks across a complex portfolio.

- Establish and maintain robust reporting, audit readiness, and accountability mechanisms across P&E's programmes.

- Drive continuous improvement in how the division plans, executes, and measures its work.

1. CROSS-AGENCY COLLABORATION & POLICY INFLUENCE

- Engage with central agencies and policy stakeholders on matters relating to supplier governance, industry development, and public sector procurement.

- Contribute to GovTech-wide strategic planning and represent P&E's interests in cross-divisional forums.

- Build and maintain strong relationships with counterparts across the public service to advance shared outcomes.

1. PEOPLE LEADERSHIP & TEAM DEVELOPMENT

- Lead and develop a team of officers across multiple workstreams, fostering a high-performance, inclusive, and collaborative culture.

- Establish clear team structures, accountabilities, and operating rhythms to maintain alignment and well-being.

- Mentor and develop officers at junior and mid-levels, building bench strength and supporting career progression.

- Champion a culture of learning, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement within the team.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

- At least 10–15 years of relevant experience in both public & private sectors, industry engagement, strategic partnerships, procurement, or public sector programme management.

- Proven track record in leading complex, multi-stakeholder programmes with measurable outcomes.

- Experience managing supplier or vendor relationships, procurement governance, and performance frameworks.

- Familiarity with WOG digital procurement policies, ICT governance, and government contracting processes is preferred.