Job Description
DSO National Laboratories (DSO) is Singapore's largest defence research and development (R&D) organisation, with the critical mission to develop technological solutions to sharpen the cutting edge of Singapore's national security. At DSO, you will develop more than just a career. This is where you will make a real impact and shape the future of defence across the spectrum of air, land, sea, space and cyberspace.
The Transformation Hub serves to drive and coordinate multi-yea transformation efforts across the whole of DSO. It will integrate short-term planning functions with longer-term strategy and planning, and also focus on building people and culture in the critical areas of innovation and leadership development.
People are DSO's greatest asset. You will get to realise your career aspirations and develop your own niche either as a deep technical expert or a leader in the team. With frequent career dialogues and a robust training and development framework, we will provide you with the necessary development tools for you to reach your potential. You will also be recognised and rewarded through competitive remuneration packages and scholarship opportunities.
Assistant Manager / Manager (Organisation Excellence)
The Organisation Excellence team plays a crucial role in supporting the management in tracking the organisation's progress towards achieving its goals and driving improvements. We are seeking a motivated, dynamic and detail-oriented individual to join our team.
The ideal candidate will be instrumental in reviewing, developing, and implementing initiatives aimed at addressing gaps and enhancing our management systems, policies, and processes. This role involves tracking and optimising performance metrics, leading key dialogues and events, and supporting various initiatives to boost organisational performance and stakeholder engagement.
In This Role, You Will
- Monitor and report on organisation's achievements towards its goals via the Corporate Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
- Optimise and digitalise the reporting processes to ensure efficiency and accuracy
- Author papers and slides for reporting to senior management on organisation's achievements
- Lead the organisation and execution of strategic dialogues and events involving senior management, including providing logistics support
- Collaborate with relevant departments within DSO on horizon scanning and workplan development for the organisation
- Review and refine existing management systems, policies, and processes to enhance overall performance
- Develop and implement initiatives designed to address identified gaps and improve management effectiveness
- Assist with other tasks as required to ensure the smooth operation of the Organisation Excellence department
Job Requirements
- Degree in any field
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to process and interpret data using relevant software and digital tools for generating data-driven insights
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage various stakeholders
- Able to lead projects and work collaboratively within a team
- Experience in organisational excellence and performance management, or a similar role, would be an advantage
