Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Ever wondered what a product manager does in government? Spoiler: It's nothing like what you see in private sector PM videos.
In this video, I share my journey from being a teacher, healthcare policy officer, and COVID responder to becoming a Senior Product Manager at GovTech Singapore. I'll break down exactly what I did in 2024 and why being a government PM is so different from the private sector.
The Reality: As a government PM, you're a marketer, sales person, policy officer, procurement specialist, and team builder all rolled into one. Your job isn't just to build products—it's to build teams who understand why government work matters.
If you're curious about public service tech roles or considering a career switch into government product management, this video is for you.
Instagram: @foractionpls (workplace insights)
Instagram: @rogue.teacher.sg (building software in the public service)
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/yongkiat
Ever wondered what a product manager does in government? Spoiler: It's nothing like what you see in private sector PM videos.
In this video, I share my journey from being a teacher, healthcare policy officer, and COVID responder to becoming a Senior Product Manager at GovTech Singapore. I'll break down exactly what I did in 2024 and why being a government PM is so different from the private sector.
The Reality: As a government PM, you're a marketer, sales person, policy officer, procurement specialist, and team builder all rolled into one. Your job isn't just to build products—it's to build teams who understand why government work matters.
If you're curious about public service tech roles or considering a career switch into government product management, this video is for you.
Instagram: @foractionpls (workplace insights)
Instagram: @rogue.teacher.sg (building software in the public service)
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/yongkiat
