ASSISTANT MANAGER, INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT

Land Transport Authority of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency for transport in Singapore is seeking candidates to curate and develop programmes for the Singapore Urban Mobility Week. The ideal candidate will engage stakeholders, shape initiatives and monitor industry trends. Strong stakeholder engagement skills and strategic thinking are essential for this role that opens opportunities for those without experience.

Qualifications

• Strong track record in navigating complex organisations and aligning diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and timelines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Curate and develop event themes and programmes for Singapore Urban Mobility Week.
• Engage and influence stakeholders to shape initiatives and secure support.
• Monitor trends to inform the design of future programmes.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Creative problem-solving

Education

Degree in Business, Engineering, Marketing or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Generative-AI tools

Job description

Responsibilities

• Curate and shape thought leadership content for LTA’s flagship international land transport event, Singapore Urban Mobility Week, by developing compelling event themes, identifying strategic hot-button topics, and engaging senior management and global thought leaders to co-create a high-impact programme and panel discussions.
• Develop and implement strategic industry programmes and transformation initiatives by working with internal domain experts and external stakeholders to identify opportunities, design impactful schemes and mobilise support for sector-wide change.
• Engage and influence a wide network of stakeholders, including senior leadership, industry players, global experts and government agencies, to shape initiatives and secure buy-in and support.
• Navigate organisational complexity to gain alignment across functions and departments, ensuring initiatives reflect both internal priorities and external industry needs.
• Monitor emerging trends and industry developments to identify new opportunities, inspire transformation efforts and inform the design of future programmes.

Requirements

• Knowledge in Business, Engineering, Marketing or a related field.
• Strong track record in navigating complex organisations and aligning diverse stakeholders to deliver strategic outcomes.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, including experience working with senior management and external partners.
• Creative, strategic thinker with a collaborative approach to problem-solving.
• Comfortable working in ambiguous and fast-evolving environments — you ask the right questions, test assumptions and figure things out.
• Strong situational awareness and analytical skills; able to synthesise information from different sources and develop clear, actionable strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and timelines, often involving multiple stakeholders and moving parts.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Motivated, resourceful and able to work independently as well as in a team.
• Well-versed in relevant Generative-AI tools and Microsoft Office applications.
• Prior experience in public policy, transport, consulting, innovation or corporate strategy would be advantageous.
• Experience working across sectors (e.g. public-private partnerships, cross-agency programmes, industry engagement) is a plus.

Those without experience are welcome to apply