Senior Manager, Office of Digital Empowerment

The Office of Digital Empowerment is dedicated to revolutionising our healthcare ecosystem by harnessing the power of digital technologies to enhance patient care, operational efficiency, and innovation. Our primary objective is to help design, implement, and continually evolve a holistic digital strategy that aligns with the SingHealth's mission and goals. We aim to empower our employees with innovative technologies, fostering a culture of innovation and agility while facilitating a seamless, multidisciplinary collaboration. Through our efforts, we seek to create a patient-centric digital ecosystem that not only mitigates healthcare challenges but also drives sustainable growth and excellence in clinical and administrative workflows. The Senior Manager, Office of Digital Empowerment plays a key role in driving and spearheading this effort.

Job Description

As the Senior Manager, Office of Digital Empowerment, you will be responsible for the following:

• Create and manage clear roadmaps for strategic digital initiatives, set objectives, timelines, and success metrics, and ensuring alignment with the division’s digital strategy and SingHealth's overarching objectives.
• Lead cross-functional teams through ideation, conceptualisation, planning, and execution of digital projects.
• Foster a culture of innovation, agility, and continuous improvement within the digital empowerment team.
• Spearhead major digital innovation and transformational initiatives, driving the adoption of automation technologies such as robotic process automation (RPA), chatbots, and Microsoft 365 (M365) for enhanced workflows.
• Collaborate closely with key stakeholders to develop annual plans and budgets for digital projects. Manage budget portfolios and utilisation.
• Stay informed about emerging technologies and healthcare challenges, regularly assessing their viability and potential adoption to improve clinical and business workflows.
• Act as the digital representative, providing expertise and guidance in projects, task forces, committees, and initiating open conversations with senior management and key stakeholders.
• Establish and nurture both internal and external partnerships to advance digital transformation initiatives.
• Oversee and manage digital platforms, including websites, mobile applications, and digital tools, ensuring system service levels are met. Provide prompt technical support for any system-related issues that may arise.
• Demonstrate flexibility and readiness to undertake any additional responsibilities and duties assigned within the Office of Digital Empowerment.

Job Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science or Business Administration or related field; Master’s degree will be an advantage
• At least 10 -12 years of experience in the IT industry, including roles of a similar nature, with at least 4 years of managerial or supervisory experience
• Highly proficient in one or more of the following areas: cloud computing, voice/chatbots, RPA, and/ or M365 technologies
• Demonstrate excellence in project management, with the ability to effectively manage multiple projects concurrently and deliver them timely
• Possess a strategic mindset and ability to translate digital strategies into actionable plans
• Possess strong communication and influencing skills
• Self-directed and committed to continuous self-improvement