Senior Product Manager, AI Programmes (MOE)

GovTech is the lead agency driving Singapore’s Smart Nation initiatives and public sector digital transformation. As the Centre of Excellence for Infocomm Technology and Smart Systems (ICT & SS), GovTech develops the Singapore Government’s capabilities in Data Science & Artificial Intelligence, Application Development, Smart City Technology, Digital Infrastructure, and Cybersecurity. At GovTech, we offer you a purposeful career to make lives better where we empower our people to master their craft through robust learning and development opportunities all year round. Play a part in Singapore’s vision to build a Smart Nation and embark on your meaningful journey to build tech for public good. Join us to advance our mission and shape your future with us today! At MOE, we are working to enhance Mother Tongue Language (MTL) education through the thoughtful application of AI technologies. As a Senior AI Product Manager, you will partner with the Mother Tongue Languages Branch (MTLB) to lead the design, development, and integration of AI-enhanced MTL learning solutions that support how students learn languages. You will work closely with curriculum specialists to ensure AI solutions are pedagogically sound and aligned with educational needs. At the same time, you will bring strong product management skills and technical appreciation to guide the development, piloting, evaluation, and scaling of these solutions. This role requires cross-functional collaboration, structured implementation, and data-informed decision-making — helping MOE deliver practical, scalable AI/EdTech tools that improve language learning outcomes. Key Responsibilities 1. Strategic Planning and Implementation Partner with curriculum specialists to co-develop AI/EdTech initiatives that are pedagogically grounded and learner-centric. Translate learning goals into clear product requirements while balancing feasibility, scalability, and resource considerations. Develop a standardized evaluation framework to assess initiatives across both pedagogical and technical dimensions. Establish clear processes for procurement, development, piloting, and implementation of AI enhanced learning tools. 2. Technology Partnership and Product Management Act as the key product liaison between MTLB, DXD, vendors, and other internal and external stakeholders. Coordinate with technical experts to align system architecture, AI models, integration, and compliance requirements with educational goals. Shape product direction by contributing strategic input and ensuring alignment across technical, pedagogical, and user needs. Translate product and curriculum requirements into clear technical specifications to inform procurement and vendor deliverables. 3. Project and Resource Management Oversee project execution, including milestone planning, timelines, budgeting, and risk mitigation. Manage procurement and contract administration for AI/EdTech initiatives in collaboration with MOE stakeholders. Coordinate day-to-day delivery across internal teams and vendors to ensure timely, high quality implementation of AI solutions in schools. 4. Evaluation and Scaling Support the planning, execution, and analysis of pilot initiatives. Develop robust evaluation frameworks to assess impact and guide decisions on scaling. Synthesise feedback into actionable insights that strengthen future deployments. 5. Stakeholder Engagement and Change Leadership Facilitate effective communication between curriculum teams, product and technical teams, and external partners. Present updates and recommendations to senior management. Manage expectations, align stakeholders, and lead change management efforts to support smooth adoption of new tools. Job Expectations User-Centric Focus: Design AI solutions that address educators’ needs and improve both teaching effectiveness and student learning. Strategic Thinking: Develop clear, scalable adoption strategies that align with MOE’s educational goals. Product and Technical Fluency: Demonstrate strong product leadership with an appreciation for AI/ML technologies and their practical application in education. Collaboration and Communication: Build strong partnerships across MOE and external stakeholders, and communicate clearly across technical and educational domains. Data-Informed Approach: Leverage analytics and pilot results to refine strategies and scale effective solutions. Project Management: Drive efficient, high-quality execution of multiple AI initiatives in alignment with curriculum priorities. Required Qualifications and Experience Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Education Technology, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred. At least 5 years of experience in product management, preferably involving AI/ML solutions or EdTech platforms. Proven track record of designing, developing, and implementing digital products at scale. Experience working in cross-functional teams with designers, engineers, curriculum specialists, and external vendors. Strong understanding of AI/ML technologies and their applications in education, including ethics, compliance, and data privacy considerations. Skilled in agile methodologies, product lifecycle management, and iterative pilot-to-scale implementation. Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and influence skills. Passion for public good, with a strong interest in education and language learning innovation We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company as we believe that diversity is meaningful to innovation. Our employee benefits are based on a total rewards approach, offering a holistic and market-competitive suite of perks. This includes generous leave benefits to meet your work-life needs. We trust that you will get the job done wherever you are, and whatever works best for you – so work from home or take a break to exercise if you need to*. We also believe it’s important for you to keep honing your craft in the constantly-evolving tech landscape, so we provide and support a plethora of in-house and external learning and development opportunities all year round. Subject to the nature of your job role that might require you to be onsite during fixed hours. #LI-Hybrid