Technical Product Manager

Activate Interactive Pte Ltd (Activate) is a leading technology consultancy headquartered in Singapore with a presence in Malaysia and Indonesia. Our clients are empowered with quality, cost-effective, and impactful end-to-end application development, like mobile and web applications, and cloud technology that remove technology roadblocks and increase their business efficiency.

We believe in positively impacting the lives of people around us and the environment we live in through the use of technology. Hence, we are committed to providing a conducive environment for all employees to realise their full potential, who in turn have the opportunity to continuously drive innovation.

We are searching for our next team members to join our growing team.

If you love the idea of being part of a growing company with exciting prospects in mobile and web technologies that create positive impact on people's lives, then we would love to hear from you.

Co-Development Business Unit is looking for a Technical Product Manager.

This is a fixed term contract role. The engagement is 36 months.

Internal Code: A26259

What will you do

The Housing & Development Board (HDB) is Singapore's public housing authority, responsible for planning and developing quality, affordable homes for Singaporeans. As a statutory board under the Ministry of National Development, HDB has housed over 80% of Singapore's resident population and continues to shape the nation's living environment through innovative urban planning and community development. Our technology group plays a critical role in driving HDB's digital transformation, ensuring that our systems and services remain efficient, secure, and citizen-centric.

Our Vision

An outstanding organisation creating endearing homes all are proud of.

Our Purpose

As part of HDB's Technological Group, we aim to build and maintain the digital backbone that supports Singapore's public housing ecosystem. From housing applications and estate management to smart living initiatives, our systems touch the lives of residents every day. We are committed to harnessing technology to improve the quality of life for the citizens and to make public housing administration more efficient, transparent, and responsive. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about building great products and who bring the drive and vision to deliver meaningful impact at scale.

As a Senior Technical Product Manager, you will sit at the intersection of technology, business, and user experience, owning the end-to-end product lifecycle for one or more of HDB's digital products and platforms. You will work closely with engineering teams, business stakeholders, UX designers, and external vendors to define product vision, prioritise the product roadmap, and ensure that solutions are delivered with quality and purpose. You are someone who is equally comfortable discussing technical architecture with developers and presenting product strategy to senior leadership. Beyond your technical acumen, you bring a collaborative spirit, a strong sense of ownership, and the ability to inspire and align teams around a shared goal.

• Define and own the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for assigned digital products, ensuring alignment with HDB's organisational goals and IT strategy.
• Work closely with engineering, design, and business teams to translate user needs and business requirements into well-defined product features, epics, and user stories.
• Prioritise the product backlog effectively, making clear and well-reasoned tradeoff decisions that balance user value, technical feasibility, and business impact.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between business stakeholders and the technical team, bridging communication gaps and ensuring shared
• understanding of product goals and delivery timelines.
• Apply a strong understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) to guide product development from ideation through to deployment and
• continuous improvement.
• Leverage technical knowledge, including familiarity with web application development, APIs, databases, and system integration, to engage meaningfully
• with engineering teams and make informed product decisions.
• Define and track key product metrics and success indicators, using data to drive product iterations and improvements.
• Manage relationships with external vendors and technology partners, ensuring contractual deliverables are met and that third-party solutions integrate
• seamlessly with HDB's existing systems.
• Lead user acceptance testing (UAT) and gather feedback from stakeholders and end users to validate product outcomes and inform future development.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging the team to experiment, learn, and iterate in pursuit of better product outcomes.
• Mentor and support junior product and business analyst team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
• Stay abreast of emerging technology trends, product management best practices, and developments in the public sector digital space, applying relevant insights to HDB's product strategy.

What are we looking for

• Candidates should have at least five years of relevant experience in product management, systems analysis, or IT project delivery, with a demonstrable track ecord of owning and shipping digital products in a complex organizational environment.
• Experience working in or with engineering teams is essential, and candidates should be comfortable engaging with technical concepts such as APIs, system architecture, databases, and agile development practices.
• Candidates with working knowledge of Microsoft Azure, including experience with cloud-based infrastructure, Azure services, or cloud-native application development, will be given added consideration.
• Holding a recognised Azure certification will be viewed as a distinct bonus.
• Prior experience in the public sector or with government digital services will be advantageous.
• We are looking for individuals who are self-driven and take full ownership of their products, are natural team players who bring out the best in those around them, and who approach their work with a positive attitude and genuine passion for building things that matter.
• A degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a related discipline from a recognised university is required.
• Relevant professional certifications will be advantageous.
• Candidates who do not hold a degree in a technology-related field but can demonstrate strong technical fluency and a proven product management track record will be considered.

What do we offer in return

Competitive Compensation: Market competitive salary and variable performance bonus aligned to your skills, impact, and contribution.

Benefits: Outpatient medical, specialist medical coverage and generous customisable flexi benefits, or flexi allowance; life and health insurance, thoughtful perks like special occasions red packet and CNY goodies, etc.

Employee Wellness: Support for your physical, mental, and overall well-being through year-round initiatives.

Growth & Development: Learning programmes, certification support, and a dedicated staff development budget. (We are a SHRI 2025 Gold winner in Learning & Development; Coaching & Mentoring)

Career Progression: Structured career pathways that enable you to grow along a technical/domain expert track or a leadership track.

Competency Framework: A structured and practical framework to support you to develop, perform, and succeed.

Flexible Work Arrangement: Staff may choose to work flexi-place, flexi-time, and flexi-load based on existing framework

Why you'll love working with us

If you are looking for opportunities to collaborate with leading industry experts and be surrounded by highly motivated and talented peers, we welcome you to join us. We provide all employees with equal opportunities to grow and develop with us. We believe your success is our success.

Does it sound like something you are interested in exploring further Please be in touch with our team for an initial chat.

Activate Interactive Singapore is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and abilities. Activate Interactive Pte Ltd does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, colour, religion, gender, sexuality, national origin, age, disability, marital status or any other characteristics protected by law.

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