(Senior) Assistant Director, Infrastructure Strategy

Job Description This position sits within the Infrastructure Strategy team which drives the strategic planning, portfolio management, and optimisation of A*STAR’s infrastructure capabilities and related resources. This team works at the intersection of strategy, planning, and investment decision-making, ensuring that infrastructure is aligned with organisational priorities, anticipates future needs, and delivers maximum value from limited resources.

Job Responsibilities

As a core member of the team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping A*STAR’s infrastructure landscape.

Your responsibilities

Develops infrastructure strategies, investment cases, and integrated resource plans to maximise enterprise value Conducts environmental scanning, forecasting, and scenario planning to anticipate future capability needs and inform strategic decisions Leads enterprise-wide prioritisation and resource allocation decisions by evaluating competing demands, trade-offs, and investment options Drives portfolio optimisation and value realisation initiatives across infrastructure capabilities and investments Leads stakeholder engagement and drives alignment on strategic priorities and investment decisions Requirements Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in strategy, planning, portfolio management, public policy, consulting, or related fields Prior experience in infrastructure planning, asset management, or related domains would be advantageous Demonstrated experience leading strategic initiatives, managing complex cross-functional projects, or steering organisational planning and investment decisions Resourceful, and able to analyse complex issues, identify interdependencies, and translate priorities into actionable strategies and plans Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail and ability to translate complex data into actionable insights Excellent communication (verbal and written) and stakeholder engagement skills Able to navigate ambiguity, and work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment