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Product Manager, Waste and Sustainability (NEA)

GovTech Singapore • Singapore • Added on Jun 25, 2026
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In this role, you will lead the digital lifecycle of three distinct platforms designed to modernize Singapore’s environmental management. You will manage the end-to-end development of waste data visibility tools, business reporting portals, and public recycling resources, turning complex policy requirements into seamless digital experiences through agile methodologies.

This position is at the heart of Singapore’s circular economy transition. By bridging the gap between government policy and technological execution, you enable data-driven waste interventions that allow the National Environment Agency to track flows accurately and empower citizens to increase their recycling impact. You are creating the digital infrastructure necessary for a zero-waste nation.

This suits someone who possesses a foundational background in product management and a genuine curiosity for environmental policy. You should be comfortable navigating technical ambiguity and feel driven to build digital tools that serve the public good.

Job FAQs

What are the main missions and responsibilities of this role?

The primary mission is to manage and iterate on three key digital products: a waste data platform for policymakers, a reporting portal for businesses, and a public-facing recycling platform. You will be responsible for defining user needs through research, writing clear product requirements, and prioritizing the backlog to ensure technical development aligns with national environmental goals. You will act as the bridge between technical teams and policy stakeholders. This involves leading agile rituals like sprint planning and retrospectives to ship features that simplify complex waste reporting and improve data visibility across the entire national waste ecosystem.

Key learning opportunities for this job

Candidates can expect deep exposure to Civic Tech and the inner workings of government digital transformation. You will learn how to design products specifically for high-stakes regulatory environments, gaining experience in how digital platforms can drive behavioral change in circular economy initiatives. Beyond technical product management skills, this role offers a front-row seat to Singapore's Green Plan 2030 strategy. You will develop a sophisticated understanding of waste management logistics, environmental data modeling, and how to manage diverse stakeholder requirements within a prestigious national agency like GovTech.

How does the ideal candidate look like (experience, skills)?

The ideal candidate has 1 to 3 years of experience in product management, particularly with data-centric or B2B platforms. A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Environmental Science provides a strong foundation for understanding the technical and thematic complexities of this specific portfolio. We are looking for someone with exceptional written communication skills who can document complex processes clearly for engineering teams. A high degree of comfort with ambiguity and iteration is essential, as public sector digital services must adapt to evolving policy and user feedback continuously.

Advice to stand out and make a successful application

To stand out, demonstrate a clear understanding of the 'outside-in' approach GovTech values—specifically, how you have used user research to simplify a complex or bureaucratic process in the past. Highlighting experience with reporting obligations or data platforms will be highly beneficial. Tailor your application to show a balance between technical product discipline and a passion for environmental outcomes. Mentioning familiarity with the NEA's objectives or Singapore's Smart Nation initiatives shows you have done your homework and are committed to the specific mission of public service tech.

What aspects of the company's sustainability is this role likely to focus on?

The role focuses heavily on the circular economy and waste reduction. By improving the reporting portal for businesses and waste collectors, you target compliance and accuracy in industrial waste flows, which is critical for national carbon and waste accounting. On the social side, your work on the public recycling portal directly influences household engagement. You are responsible for making sustainability 'easy' for the average citizen, thereby driving the behavioral changes necessary for Singapore to meet its long-term zero-waste targets.

What are the main challenges someone in this role might face?

One major challenge is balancing the needs of highly diverse stakeholder groups: policymakers want detailed data, businesses want low-friction reporting, and citizens want simplicity. Prioritization calls will be frequent and difficult, requiring you to justify decisions based on both technical feasibility and national impact. Additionally, working within a government framework means navigating structured processes and ensuring high security and compliance standards, which can sometimes slow down the typical 'move fast and break things' agile mentality found in pure startups.

How could a typical day look like for someone in this position?

A typical day might begin with an agile stand-up with designers and engineers to clear blockers for the next release. You might then shift to a user interview or research session to understand why businesses are finding a specific reporting field confusing, followed by data analysis on current product metrics. Afternoons are often spent in meetings with policy experts from the National Environment Agency to translate new regulations into user stories. You will close the day by refining the product backlog and updating progress reports for stakeholders, ensuring everyone is aligned on the roadmap.

What are the opportunities for professional growth and development in this role?

This role offers a clear pathway to Senior Product Manager roles within the public sector. GovTech is known for its robust internal mobility, allowing PMs to rotate between different domains like Smart City, Cybersecurity, or Social Services after proving their impact in Sustainability. You will also build a reputation as a specialist in Environment-Tech (EnviroTech), a rapidly growing sector. The unique experience of shipping nationwide digital services is a career-defining milestone that is highly valued in both the private and public sectors.

The main stakeholders you might be interacting with

Your main collaborators are the engineering and design teams at GovTech who build the products. On the client side, you will work closely with officers from the National Environment Agency (NEA) to ensure the product meets legislative and operational needs. External stakeholders include waste collection companies and business operators who use your reporting tools. Finally, you have an indirect but vital relationship with the general public, whose feedback on the recycling portal will be essential for your product's success.

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