TechXVentures (TXV)  ·  Reporting to CEO, TechX Ventures

About Us

TechX Ventures (TXV) is HTX’s strategic vehicle for advancing Singapore’s leadership in the Public Safety domain. As a subsidiary of HTX — the Home Team Science and Technology Agency under the Ministry of Home Affairs — TXV integrates global convening platforms with Hatch’s innovation and incubation capabilities to act as a catalyst for ecosystem growth.

Through innovation services and world-class events such as Milipol TechX, TXV drives strategic partnerships,technology commercialisation, and global ecosystem development — strengthening Singapore’s position as a trusted leader in science and technology for public safety and security.

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly strategic Head, Partnerships to lead TXV’s partnership and ecosystem development agenda.

Reporting to the CEO and working closely with the management team, the Head, Partnerships is responsible for building and stewarding strategic partnerships, expanding TXV’s global ecosystem and innovation network, and deepening collaboration across governments, industry, and research. The role is central to advancing Singapore’s Public Safety ecosystem objectives through sustainable, high-value relationships.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Partnerships

•    Lead a team of relationship and partnership managers to define and execute partnership strategies aligned with TXV’s mission.

•    Identify, evaluate, and engage priority stakeholders across governments, corporations, technology firms, research institutions, and international organisations.

•    Negotiate partnership agreements that balance collaborative value with Singapore’s strategic interests for Public Safety.

•    Establish frameworks for partner acquisition,onboarding, and ecosystem expansion.

Ecosystem Development &Global Network

•    Expand TXV’s global innovation network and international hubs across markets such as Singapore, South Korea, the USA, the UK, Europe, the Middle East, and Hong Kong.

•    Map and manage relationship networks to maximise collaborative opportunities and ecosystem value.

•    Develop international alliances that enable entry into new Public Safety technology domains.

•    Integrate partnerships across Hatch’s innovation programmes and TXV’s events portfolio — including Milipol TechX and the SPINNDistrict — to create synergistic value propositions.

Ecosystem Intelligence

•    Lead global partner intelligence initiatives to identify, evaluate, and prioritise stakeholders.

•    Develop ecosystem intelligence frameworks to map stakeholder relationships, technology flows, and collaboration opportunities.

•    Establish intelligence-sharing mechanisms with stakeholders to strengthen collective ecosystem knowledge and identify collaboration gaps.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

•    Work with TXV’s business unit leads to:

(a)  translate strategic partnerships and alliances into commercial value and revenue.

(b)  connect Hatch’s technology portfolio with partners for co-development, validation, and deployment.

(c)  develop partnership opportunities that enhance event value and reach.

Required Qualifications & Experience

•    Proven track record in complex, multi-stakeholder partnership management and ecosystem development.

•    Strong understanding of public safety, security technology, or adjacent domains, with international partnership experience.

•    Demonstrated success in building and sustaining strategic partnerships across public and private sectors that drive measurable outcomes.

•    Experience leading high-performing teams in global, cross-cultural environments.

Key Competencies

•    Strategic foresight with the ability to capitalise on global ecosystem opportunities through partnerships.

•    Excellence in stakeholder engagement, complex negotiations, and relationship management.

•    Strong analytical capabilities in ecosystem mapping,business intelligence, and partnership evaluation.

•    Innovation mindset with an understanding of partnership structures and technology collaboration.

•    Leadership skills to scale and professionalize the partnership function.

•    Cultural sensitivity and the ability to operate effectively in diverse international markets.

•    Strong communication and executive presentation skills for high-level stakeholder engagement.

What We Offer

•    Opportunity to build TXV’s collaborative ecosystem with global impact while advancing Singapore’s position as a Public Safety innovation hub.

•    A leadership role at the centre of TXV’s global innovation network.

•    Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and global innovation ecosystems through strategic partnerships.

•    A collaborative, mission-driven environment alongside innovation and events experts.

TechX Ventures (TXV) is HTX’s strategic vehicle for advancing Singapore’s leadership in the Public Safety and Security (PSS) domain. By integrating global convening platforms with Hatch’s innovation incubation capabilities, TXV acts as a catalyst for ecosystem development, strengthening both Singapore’s security capabilities and its international standing in Science and Technology for PSS.

As TXV grows into a global player, TXV’s shared services will serve as the foundation enabling innovation incubation, large-scale event delivery, strategic partnerships, and commercial scaling.
https://techx.sg/

Role Overview

● We are seeking an accomplished Head, Corporate Services to establish and lead TXV’s operational backbone.

● Reporting to the CEO, the Head will design and oversee integrated systems, governance frameworks, and enabling functions across all TXV units — Innovations (Hatch), Ecosystem Events, Business Development, and Marketing.

● This role is critical in ensuring TXV’s growth from a fast-emerging organisation into a sustainable, scalable enterprise that delivers on Singapore’s strategic PSS objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Organisational Governance

• Provide strategic leadership across Corporate Services to enable TXV’s organisational goals and long-term growth.
• Design and implement integrated operational, financial, and governance frameworks that support TXV’s role as a national strategic vehicle for PSS.
• Establish enterprise-wide governance structures, risk management frameworks, and compliance mechanisms aligned with national standards and internal policy requirements.
• Drive operational excellence initiatives to enhance productivity, cost efficiency, and stakeholder satisfaction.

Financial Management, Audit & Compliance

• Lead all aspects of financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and performance monitoring across business units.
• Oversee statutory and internal audits, ensuring full compliance with accounting standards, government reporting requirements, and organisational policies.
• Develop and enforce financial governance frameworks supporting sustainable growth, fiscal discipline, and risk mitigation.
• Manage procurement governance, contract reviews, and financial controls.
• Determine and review tax strategies to ensure alignment with business goals and TXV’s reserves policy under HTX.

IT, Digital Infrastructure & Cybersecurity

• Oversee digital infrastructure strategy, covering innovation systems, event platforms, CRM, marketing technologies, and enterprise systems.
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards, data protection requirements, and secure handling of PSS, IP, and international partner data.
• Lead digital transformation efforts to strengthen data-driven decision-making and operational scalability.

Legal, Policy & Regulatory Affairs

• Manage legal affairs, contracts, and corporate compliance in partnership with TXV’s legal counsel (Bethel Chambers).
• Ensure compliance with relevant Singapore regulations, PSS security requirements, and international IP standards.
• Coordinate with government legal advisors and external counsel on regulatory, policy, and risk issues where necessary.

Facilities, Administration & Business Continuity

• Work closely with the Facilities and Administrative Manager to oversee facilities management across corporate offices, Hatch innovation spaces, and event venues.
• Develop workplace and space-use strategies that promote high performance and collaboration.
• Manage administrative functions including vendor management, logistics, and business continuity planning.

Cross-Functional Integration & Operational Support

• Support SVP, Innovations with innovation portfolio governance and tech commercialisation operations.
• Support SVP, Ecosystem Events with operational systems to enable world-class event delivery.
• Support VP, Corporate with partnership systems, CRM frameworks, analytics, subscriptions, and revenue operations.
• Provide infrastructure, people strategy, and operational support to marcomms, client experience, and service delivery teams for campaigns, content, and engagement initiatives.

Human Resources & Organisational Development

• Provide leadership for HR strategy, including workforce planning, talent acquisition, performance management, compensation frameworks, and organisational development.
• Partner closely with SVPs,VPs and HRBP to attract and retain top-tier talent across innovation, ecosystem events, and business functions.
• Champion employee engagement, organisational culture, and change management initiatives that strengthen collaboration and agility.

Performance Management & Continuous Improvement

• Work alongside the VPs and SVPs to HRBP to establish and manage enterprise-wide performance metrics, reporting structures, and operational dashboards.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives that enhance cross-unit collaboration, efficiency, and scalability.
• Champion organisational change initiatives that support TXV’s national and international growth objectives.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 8+ years of senior leadership experience in corporate services, finance, audit, governance, or multi-unit operational management roles.
• Demonstrated success in establishing governance systems, scaling operations, and driving organisational transformation.
• Strong understanding of government-linked operations, regulatory frameworks, and public-sector compliance.
• Experience across operations functions such as innovation, events, business development, and marketing.
• Expertise in financial management, audit, HR strategy, legal compliance, and IT governance.

Key Competencies

• Strategic and systems-thinking mindset with the ability to design scalable, integrated corporate frameworks.
• Strong governance, audit, and policy development experience.
• Financial acumen in budgeting, forecasting, audit oversight, and performance management.
• Strong compliance, risk management, and regulatory knowledge.
• Proficiency in digital transformation and data-driven operations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across government and industry.
• Leadership presence with the ability to influence, integrate, and drive cross-functional collaboration.

Working Location: Alice@ Mediapolis (Have shuttle bus from One North and Buona Vista)

Please note that your personal data disclosed to TechX Ventures Pte. Ltd. and our group of companies, shall be used for the purposes of evaluation, and processing in accordance with our recruitment processes and policies. By providing your personal data, you have consented to the aforesaid purpose under the provisionsof the Personal Data Protection Act 2012.

About TechX Ventures (TXV)

TechX Ventures (TXV) is HTX'sstrategic vehicle for advancing Singapore's leadership in the Public Safety andSecurity (PSS) domain. By integrating global convening platforms with Hatch'sinnovation incubation capabilities, TXV acts as a catalyst for ecosystemdevelopment, strengthening both Singapore's security capabilities and itsinternational standing in Science and Technology for PSS. As TXV grows into aglobal player, business operations will serve as the foundation enablinginnovation incubation, large-scale event delivery, strategic partnerships, andcommercial scaling.

About the Role

We are seeking a hands-on andversatile IT Specialist to oversee the organisation’s end-to-end IT operations,cybersecurity, and digital enablement. This role plays a critical part inensuring the availability, security, and proper governance of IT systems thatsupport business operations, events, programmes, and partnerships.

The ideal candidate has strongtechnical fundamentals, experience working in small to mid-sized organisations,and is comfortable operating independently with minimal support. Given thepublic-sector-linked environment, the role requires a strong appreciation ofgovernance, cybersecurity, data protection, and compliance requirements, whileremaining pragmatic and business-oriented.

Key Responsibilities

IT Operations &Infrastructure

• Manage day-to-day IToperations, including networks, end-user computing, servers, cloud services,and collaboration tools (e.g. Microsoft 365).
• Ensure high system availability, performance, and reliability across all ITplatforms and services.
• Oversee IT asset management, including laptops, mobile devices, peripherals,software licences, and inventories.
• Provide hands-on Level 2/3 support and vendor coordination to resolve ITincidents and service requests in a timely manner.
• Establish and maintain IT policies, standard operating procedures, anddocumentation to ensure consistency and operational resilience.
• Plan and implement IT improvements, system upgrades, and technology refreshcycles aligned with organisational needs and budget.

Cybersecurity & DataProtection

• Lead the organisation’scybersecurity posture, including endpoint protection, access controls, identitymanagement, and secure configurations.
• Ensure compliance with applicable public-sector or government-linked ICT andcybersecurity standards, policies, and circulars (e.g. data protection andinformation security requirements).
• Conduct regular reviews of cybersecurity risks, vulnerabilities, andcontrols, and implement appropriate mitigation measures.
• Manage incident response processes, including investigation, containment,reporting, and follow-up actions.
• Promote cybersecurity awareness and good IT hygiene among staff throughbriefings, guidance, and policies.

Applications & DigitalSystems

• Oversee the administration andoptimisation of business applications such as HR systems, finance systems,CRM/event platforms, collaboration tools, and shared drives.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to understand business requirementsand recommend practical IT or digital solutions.
• Manage system access rights, roles, and permissions to ensure proper datagovernance and segregation of duties.
• Support basic data management, reporting, and system integrations whererequired.

Vendor & ProjectManagement

• Manage IT vendors, serviceproviders, and system integrators, including contracts, performance monitoring,and service delivery.
• Support IT procurement activities, including sourcing quotations, evaluatingsolutions, and preparing approval papers in line with organisational policies.
• Lead or support small to mid-scale IT projects, including systemimplementations, enhancements, and pilots.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external parties to ensure projectsare delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.

Governance, Risk &Compliance

• Ensure IT practices comply withorganisational policies, audit requirements, and public-sector-linkedgovernance standards.
• Maintain proper documentation, system registers, access logs, and records tosupport audits and management reviews.
• Support internal audits, management queries, and risk assessments relating toIT, cybersecurity, and data protection.
• Assist in developing IT roadmaps aligned with organisational strategy andoperational priorities.

Required Qualifications

• Many years of hands-onexperience in IT operations, infrastructure, and end-user support, preferablyin a small to mid-sized organisation.
• Strong working knowledge of cybersecurity principles, data protection, and ITgovernance, ideally within a public-sector or government-linked environment.
• Proven experience managing Microsoft-based environments (e.g. Microsoft 365,Windows endpoints, identity and access management).
• Experience working with external IT vendors and service providers.
• Solid understanding of IT procurement, asset management, and licensingpractices.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to operate independently andmanage multiple priorities concurrently.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability toexplain technical concepts to non-technical colleagues.
• Meticulous, dependable, and comfortable working in a lean organisation withminimal supervision.

About TechX Ventures (TXV)

TechX Ventures (TXV) is HTX'sstrategic vehicle for advancing Singapore's leadership in the Public Safety and Security (PSS) domain. By integrating global convening platforms with Hatch's innovation incubation capabilities, TXV acts as a catalyst for ecosystem development, strengthening both Singapore's security capabilities and its international standing in Science and Technology for PSS. As TXV grows into a global player, business operations will serve as the foundation enabling innovation incubation, large-scale event delivery, strategic partnerships, and commercial scaling.

About the Role

We are looking for a seasoned professional to support the organisation’s contracting and procurement activities, with a strong emphasis on contract drafting, review, and contract management. This role plays a critical part in ensuring strong governance,compliance, and risk management when engaging vendors, partners, and service providers, particularly in a public-sector-linked environment.

The ideal candidate brings many years of hands-on contract drafting experience, is highly meticulous, and is comfortable working independently in a lean organisation. Procurement experience is required, but the primary focus of the role is on end-to-end contracting and agreement management.

Key Responsibilities

Contracting

• Draft, review, negotiate, and administer a wide range of contracts, including service agreements, consultancy contracts, event-related contracts, NDAs, MOUs, and partnership or collaboration agreements.
• Lead the full contract lifecycle, from initial drafting and internal consultation through execution, variations, renewals, and contract close-out.
• Provide clear contract advisory support to internal stakeholders, ensuring contractual terms are well understood and aligned with organisational and governance requirements.
• Identify contractual, legal, and commercial risks, and propose appropriate mitigations to protect the organisation’s interests.
• Ensure all contracts comply with public-sector or government-linked governance standards, internal policies, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Maintain proper contract documentation, trackers, and records to ensure audit readiness and good governance.
• Support internal reviews, audits, or management queries relating to contracts and agreements.
• Assist in developing, reviewing, and maintaining standard contract templates to improve consistency and efficiency across the organisation.
• Liaise with vendors, partners, and (where applicable) government counterparts on contract-related matters.

Procurement

• Support procurement activities in accordance with organisational policies and public-sector procurement practices.
• Prepare procurement documentation such as RFQs, ITQs, evaluation summaries, and approval papers.
• Source quotations, conduct vendor comparisons, and support vendor selection processes.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure procurement requirements are clearly defined and timelines are met.
• Ensure proper documentation and record-keeping for procurement activities to meet governance and audit requirements.
• Support the management of vendor relationships from a contracting and procurement perspective.
• Assist with any other related procurement or contracting matters as required.

Required Qualifications

• Many years of proven, hands-on experience in contract drafting, review, and contract management, preferably in the Singapore Government, Statutory Board, or government-linked entity.
• Strong working knowledge of public-sector contracting standards, governance requirements, and risk management practices.
• Solid experience in procurement processes, vendor management, and sourcing, ideally within a public-sector or quasi-government environment.
• Demonstrated ability to draft complex contracts with minimal supervision and strong attention to detail.
• Excellent analytical and judgement skills, with the ability to balance risk,compliance, and business needs.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to explain contractual terms clearly to non-legal colleagues.
• Proficient in MS Word and document management practices.
• Able to work independently, manage multiple agreements concurrently, and prioritise work effectively.