Assistant Manager / Manager (Leadership and Young Talent Development)

IMDA; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) is seeking an Assistant Manager / Manager to shape Singapore's digital future through the SG Digital Scholarship program. This role involves managing applications and building key relationships to develop the next generation of tech leaders. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills, stakeholder management capabilities, and a passion for talent development in the ICM sector.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in human resources or talent management.
• Passion for working with young professionals in the ICM sector.

Responsibilities

• Manage the SG Digital Scholarship programme administration.
• Evaluate scholarship applications and oversee the selection process.
• Maintain relationships with stakeholders in the scholarship ecosystem.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in any discipline

Job description

Assistant Manager / Manager (Leadership and Young Talent Development)

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[What the role is]
Shaping Singapore’s digital future, we at the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) often tackle head-on challenges that come with developing and deploying emerging, frontier technologies across various sectors. We Dream, Design and Deliver in the technology and media space, leading Singapore into a limitless digital future.

Join us in playing an exciting role in building Singapore’s digital metropolis.

If you have what it takes to build Singapore’s digital future with us, we are looking for an Assistant Manager / Manager for the role of [Leadership and Young Talent Development].

Part of the Digital Industry and Talent Group in IMDA, the Human Capital Cluster (HCC) division seeks to develop a strong talent pipeline to help Singapore position itself to capture opportunities in the digital economy.

You will be part of HCC’s Talent Development division that manages programmes to identify and groom top digital talent to drive Singapore’s Digital Economy and be the next generation of leaders in the Infocomm Media (ICM) sector. This position will manage the SG Digital Scholarship programme administration.

[What you will be working on]
Programme management of the SG Digital Scholarship - a unique industry scholarship that develops the future generation of tech and media leaders for Singapore. This is a leadership programme under IMDA’s SG Digital Leadership Accelerator.

• Application management – Oversee the scholarship application process ensuring all required documents are received.
• Application review and selections – evaluating scholarship applications based on established criteria.
• Award of scholarship - For selected scholars, process offer letters and legal agreements.
• Disbursements and payment – coordinate scholarship payments, working with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate disbursements.
• Compliance and record keeping - Track programme outcomes, budget, and timelines.
• Management of scholars – A portfolio of scholarship recipients will be assigned and you serve as the account manager and primary point of contact addressing enquiries and requests.
• Stakeholder relationship management – manage key stakeholder relationships in the universe of scholarships and other entry-level talent programmes, including institutes of higher learning, private sector employer partners, public agencies.
• Digitalisation and process automation – Assist in the development and implementation of process automation and a digitally-enabled user experience for the scholarship.

[What we are looking for]

• A recognised Bachelor’s degree in any discipline.
• Preferably 3-5 years of working experience in human resources, talent management, tertiary education or in scholarship and grant management.
• Good understanding of the Infocomm media industry and passion for working with aspiring young students/ICM professionals.
• Excellent analytical and strategic thinking skills to analyse situations and make sound judgements.
• Result-driven self-starter and able to deliver in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision. Comfortable working with different technology platforms.
• Great attention to detail with excellent written and verbal communication skills to handle a wide range of stakeholders.

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[What we are looking for]
About IMDA
The Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) leads Singapore’s digital transformation with Infocomm media. To do this, IMDA will develop a dynamic digital economy and a cohesive digital society, driven by an exceptional Infocomm media (ICM) ecosystem – by developing talent, strengthening business capabilities, and enhancing Singapore's ICM infrastructure. IMDA also regulates the telecommunications and media sectors to safeguard consumer interests while fostering a pro-business environment, and enhances Singapore’s data protection regime through the Personal Data Protection Commission.
For more news and information, visit www.imda.gov.sg or follow IMDA on Facebook IMDAsg and Twitter @IMDAsg.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Administrative

Industries

• Government Administration

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