Head, Drug Detection, Automation Systems, CNPMC

The Home Team Science & Technology Agency (HTX) is the first of its kind Science and Technology (S&T) Agency in the world that brings together science and engineering capabilities across the Home Team Departments (HTDs) to transform the homeland security landscape and keep Singapore safe.The job holder will be working on Automation Solutions, playing a key role in the development and implementation of transformation initiatives based on Operational Technology (OT) automation solutions to support the Central Narcotics Bureau and Singapore Prison Service as well as other HTDs.Candidates with suitable middle management experience may be considered for the Head role to lead a team of engineers/scientists and be responsible for the coherent and timely delivery of the S&T projects under his/her charge as well as the systems' capability sustenance.

• Collaborating with diverse stakeholders including internal HTX stakeholders, HTDs and other external stakeholders across areas such as robotics, artificial intelligence, forensics, Information-Communication Technologies (ICT), cybersecurity, etc
• Developing and integrating suitable S&T solutions for projects to implement capabilities for the HTDs
• Lead project management and execution for timely capability implementation as well as manage the system's capability sustenance
• In addition, for the Head Role:
  • Overseeing a team of engineers/scientists and projects undertaken by the team for the development, implementation and sustenance of capabilities supporting HTDs.
  • Translating HTD's operational needs to a coherent capability development plan to address capability gaps and identify suitable technologies to support their capability build-up and transformation

• Good analytical, planning and project management skills; Minimum 6 years of project management experience in implementing Operational Technology (OT) or OT-ICT integration.
• Ability to work independently and as a good team player; good interpersonal, communication and facilitation skills for both internal/ external engagement
• Strong fundamentals and interest in science, technology and innovation; self-driven in keeping up with latest developments and willingness to challenge the norms
• Tertiary qualification in Engineering / Computer Science/ Information Technology or relevant disciplines required; candidates with deep expertise in the areas of robotics / automation, OT-ICT integration, drug detection should provide relevant references of past work in these areas for added consideration
• In addition,
  • Proven team leadership abilities; 3-5 years of experience managing a team of engineers and technical officers, with ability to manage and mentor a team comprising at least 3 direct or indirect reports
  • Prior experience in master-planning, solutions architecting or equivalent high-level technology solutioning work would be considered advantageous
• 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 shortlisted applicants will be updated on the status of their applications within 4 weeks upon closing of the advertisement.
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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.