Assistant Director, Tech Policy

IMD Info-communications Media Development Authority; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) in Singapore leads policy work on digital technologies and drives the nation’s innovation agenda. The successful candidate will join the Tech Policy team to shape strategies that leverage emerging technologies for resilience and economic growth.

You will conduct research, analyze policy impacts, coordinate AI and quantum initiatives, and collaborate with local and international partners to advance national priorities.

Qualifications

• Background in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field.
• At least 5 years of experience with technology teams in research or engineering.
• Strategic thinker with collaborative attitude and strong team player.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, plus strong presentation and engagement skills.
• Strong stakeholder management with local and overseas partners.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and analysis on technology policies and their impact on stakeholders.
• Monitor technology trends to identify policy issues.
• Develop strategies on the usage of emerging technologies based on research and analysis.
• Support technology policy development.
• Align IMDA’s efforts with national initiatives led by NAIO and NQO.
• Coordinate AI and quantum-related efforts within IMDA.
• Evaluate policy effectiveness and make improvements recommendations.
• Communicate and engage external stakeholders on related issues.
• Provide guidance and support on technology policy topics.

Skills

Background in CS/CE

Experience with tech teams

Strategic thinking

Excellent communication

Stakeholder management

Job description

IMDA is spearheading Singapore’s drive to be a world leading Digital Economy. IMDA aims to empower our companies and workforce with digital technologies and enable Singapore to be a leading Digital Economy in the global area. BizTech group focuses on driving industry adoption of frontier technologies, such as AI/Data, 5G and Trust Technologies, and work with the National Research Foundation, Institutes of Higher Learning and Research Institutes on upstream research and translation at scale.

The successful candidate is part of the Tech Policy team that develops strategies to use emerging technologies to strengthen Singapore’s resilience and capture economic opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct research and analysis on technology policies and their impact on various stakeholders
• Monitor technology trends and developments to identify potential policy issues
• Develop strategies on the usage of emerging technologies based on research and analysis
• Support technology policy development
• Align IMDA’s efforts with broader national efforts such as those led by NAIO and NQO
• Coordinate AI and quantum-related efforts within IMDA
• Evaluate the effectiveness of existing policies and make recommendations for improvements
• Communicate and engage key external stakeholders on related issues
• Provide guidance and support on technology policy related issues

Qualifications and Skills:

• Background in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related field
• At least 5 years of experience in working with technology teams in research and/or engineering
• Strategic thinker with collaborative attitude and a strong team player
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, as well as strong presentation and engagement skills
• Strong stakeholder management skills to work with both local and overseas partners and stakeholders

Position will be commensurate with experience.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.