Assistant Manager / Manager, Market Entry Policy

IMDA; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

IMDA's Policy, Regulation & Competition Development Group seeks a policy professional to assess licensing and regulatory matters across telecom, digital infrastructure and postal sectors. You will analyze license applications, align with government priorities, and support IMDA’s vision to empower the info-communications sector.

The role requires a background in Economics, Public Policy, Business Administration or Engineering, with at least 2 years in telecom, data centre, cloud or related

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Economics, Public Policy, Business Administration or Engineering.
• At least 2 years of work experience in telecom, postal, data centre, cloud or related sectors.
• Strong ability to synthesize information across domains and communicate clearly.
• Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review licensing policies and regulatory frameworks for telecom, digital infrastructure, and postal sectors.
• Evaluate license applications from data centre operators and cloud service providers, coordinating with internal IMDA teams and external agencies.
• Implement licensing policies and regulatory frameworks with focus on efficiency and effectiveness.
• Collaborate with IMDA teams to calibrate license conditions with strategic objectives and practicality for licensees.
• Serve as contact for industry queries on licensing matters and provide clear guidance.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Policy communication

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Economics

Public Policy

Business Administration

Engineering

Job description

The Policy, Regulation & Competition Development (PRCD) Group is at the forefront of policy and regulatory thinking, where policies and frameworks facilitate the deployment of digital infrastructure, encourage innovation, and support the growth of Singapore’s digital economy. PRCD also builds an inclusive society and addresses emerging threats and challenges in the digital domain.

The candidate will be required to assess and analyse IMDA’s regulated markets (telecommunication, digital infrastructure and post) in relation to licensing and related policy matters. This will be in support of IMDA’s vision to empower the info-communications sector that drives the economy, bonds communities and powers a Smart Nation.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and review licensing policies and regulatory frameworks for the telecommunications, digital infrastructure, and postal sectors. This involves balancing IMDA's strategic objectives with whole-of-government (WOG) perspectives, consumer interests, and the need to foster industry growth and competitiveness.
• Evaluate license applications from data centre operators and cloud service providers, assessing their alignment with IMDA's broader digital infrastructure strategy and WOG priorities. This requires close collaboration with internal IMDA teams and external government agencies on issues spanning economic development, security, resilience, and sustainability.
• Implement licensing policies and regulatory frameworks with a focus on operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Work with relevant IMDA teams to ensure that license conditions are well-calibrated — meeting IMDA's strategic objectives while remaining pragmatic and achievable for licensees.
• Serve as a point of contact for industry queries on licensing matters, providing clear and timely guidance to stakeholders.

Job Requirements:

• Background in Economics, Public Policy, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• At least 2 years of work experience in the telecommunications, postal, data centre, cloud computing, or related sectors.
• Ability to synthesize diverse information across multiple domains and quickly identify the crux of complex issues.
• Comfortable navigating both high-level policy considerations and ground-level implementation realities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present ideas clearly and persuasively to varied audiences.
• A resourceful, self-motivated professional who takes ownership and brings creative thinking to problem-solving.
• Able to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and collaborate effectively in cross-functional teams.