Head of Innovation Program

Head of Innovation Program | Driving program strategy and growth of a digital innovation platform in Singapore
Your new company
You’ll be working with a forward-leaning public sector agency committed to driving digital transformation and fostering innovation across industries. This is a high-impact leadership role driving digital transformation at scale.

Your new role
You’ll steer a multidisciplinary team focused on blending product strategy with impactful marketing execution. You’ll own the product roadmap and growth of a digital innovation platform while designing integrated campaigns that inspire engagement and adoption. This is a rare opportunity to lead with vision, elevate strategic storytelling, and champion collaboration at the national scale.

As Head of Innovation Program, you will be responsible for:
  • Define and drive strategic direction for digital products and integrated marketing
  • Own the product lifecycle for a national innovation platform from roadmap to rollout
  • Craft and execute high-impact campaigns that influence stakeholder behavior
  • Champion collaboration between product, marketing, IT, and external partners
  • Lead and mentor a high-performing, cross-disciplinary team
  • Optimize vendor ecosystems and budget allocation to maximize ROI
  • Establish governance structures and KPIs to measure and refine impact

What you'll need to succeed
  • 10–12 years in digital product and B2B marketing, including 5+ years in leadership
  • Hands-on experience with agile development and data-led campaign strategies
  • Strong background working across government, tech, and industry environments
  • A knack for stakeholder management and leading cross-disciplinary teams
  • Excellent communication and influence across senior audiences
Bonus points if you:
  • Hold a CSPO or equivalent agile certification
  • Have led innovation platforms, ecosystems, or public sector products
  • Are familiar with design thinking, lean startup, or behavioral science frameworks
  • Understand the nuances of public sector campaigns and communications

What you'll get in return
This is an opportunity to work at the forefront of innovation, contribute to meaningful technology initiatives, and engage with a vibrant ecosystem of partners and collaborators.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or email josynn.tan@hays.com.sg for a confidential discussion on your career. Referrals are welcome.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position within Digital Transformation, please contact us as well.


EA Reg Number: R22107752
EA License Number: 07C3924 | Company Registration No: 200609504D

Summary

Job Type
Permanent
Industry
Government & Public Services
Location
Singapore
Specialism
Technology
Ref:
1278943

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Jo Synn Tan, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Singapore
#27-20 UOB Plaza 2, 80 Raffles Place

Telephone: 60272277

(EA Licence No. 07C3924)