Lead Engineer/Engineer, Ops Readiness Systems, CDPMC
Home Team Science and Technology Agency
Singapore
Permanent
Full-time
1 month ago
What the role is:HTX is the world's first Science and Technology agency that integrates a diverse range of scientific and engineering capabilities to innovate and deliver transformative and operationally-ready solutions for homeland security. As a statutory board of the Ministry of Home Affairs and integral to the Home Team, HTX works at the forefront of science and technology to empower Singapore's frontline of security. Our shared mission is to amplify, augment and accelerate the Home Team's advantage and secure Singapore as the safest place on planet earth. Lead/ Engineer assists the Deputy Director/Head to manage and deliver projects in areas such as enterprise ICT infrastructures, platforms, systems and applications, cybersecurity measures and data ops management.What you will be working on:The job-holder will be responsible for the following: • Support Deputy Director/Head to obtain approval of Approval of Requirements papers for projects, and ensure timely delivery of projects within the committed schedule and budget, ensuring project issues are timely resolved or escalated to management for attention. • Provide regular updates to MHA/HTX management on the project progress, highlighting project milestones, issues and expenditure. • Ensure projects are implemented based on the approved project plan that meets all identified operational needs, within agreed parameters of cost, duration and quality. • Identify potential project risks early and assess its implications to the organisation and project, and to recommend mitigating measures to manage the risks and minimise project delay. Risk Assessment • Effectively engage and manage all relevant stakeholders to deliver system. • Ensure proper integration and testing of all hardware and software components so the system is delivered according to contractual requirements. • Prepare technical documents such as technical specifications (for tenders), system design documents, technical interface agreements, various test plans (factory acceptance, on site acceptance, etc.) and test reports, if required. • Work with external agencies and/or Home Team Departments (HTDs) to bring in the necessary systems and data through proper technical interface agreements.What we are looking for:
Tertiary qualification in Engineering/ Computer Science/ Information Technology or relevant disciplines. • Preferably more than 3-5 years of relevant working experience. • Strong interest in technologies and innovation. Jobholder Characteristics • Has strong planning and project management skills. PMP or equivalent certification would be an advantage. • Is able to work independently and as a team. • Has good interpersonal and communications skills for internal/external stakeholder engagement. • Is Familiar with the Home Team environment would be an advantage. All new hires are appointed on a two-year contract in the first instance and will be assessed and considered for permanent tenure over time, based on performance. As part of the shortlisting process for this role, you may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment. All applicants will be updated on the status of their applications within 4 weeks upon closing of the advertisement. #LI-JW1
About Home Team Science and Technology Agency (HTX):HTX is the world's first Science and Technology agency that integrates a diverse range of scientific and engineering capabilities to innovate and deliver transformative and operationally-ready solutions for homeland security. As a statutory board of the Ministry of Home Affairs and integral to the Home Team, HTX works at the forefront of science and technology to empower Singapore's frontline of security. Our shared mission is to amplify, augment and accelerate the Home Team's advantage and secure Singapore as the safest place on planet earth.
