Assistant Director (Transport Management)
The Ministry of Defence of Singapore is hiring an Assistant Director to oversee transport operations and fleet management. The role involves coordinating resources across multiple units, managing vehicle maintenance, and developing junior personnel. Candidates require experience in logistics, HR systems, and strong leadership capabilities. This position is central to maintaining operational readiness in a resource-constrained, high-tempo environment.
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Experience
6+ years
Function
Operations
Work mode
Onsite, Singapore
Company
Tier 2
What you will work on
The Ministry of Defence of Singapore is hiring an Assistant Director to oversee transport operations and fleet management. The role involves coordinating resources across multiple units, managing vehicle maintenance, and developing junior personnel. Candidates require experience in logistics, HR systems, and strong leadership capabilities. This position is central to maintaining operational readiness in a resource-constrained, high-tempo environment.
TAL's take
Solid government director-level role with clear ownership of transport and logistics operations across a large, high-tempo organization.
The JD clearly delineates operational, personnel, fleet, and financial management responsibilities specific to a defense transport context.
Must haves
- Education in Supply Chain Management, Business Management or Operations
- At least 6 years experience in transportation operations and management
- Knowledge of fleet management, enterprise HR and logistics systems
- Prior leadership experience
- Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills
Tools and skills
About the company
Government body managing national defense operations; tier 2 assigned due to established scale and organizational complexity.
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