Deputy Autonomous Vehicle Policy & Regulation Lead

Republic Polytechnic; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) is seeking a Deputy/Assistant Manager to lead legislative and regulatory work for autonomous vehicle policy and regulation in Singapore. You will craft primary AV legislation and build the operational framework, including authorisation processes, safety protocols, and compliance guidelines for AV deployment on public roads.

You will design regulatory strategies, monitor international developments, and engage stakeholders to ensure a globally competitive

Qualifications

• Knowledge in Law, Public Policy, Business, or Arts and Social Sciences; technical fields valued.
• At least 2 years substantive experience in regulatory affairs, policy development, or technology governance, ideally within transport, automotive, or emerging tech sectors.
• Experience designing administrative processes such as licensing regimes, permit systems, or compliance frameworks from inception.
• Exceptional communication skills from cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management.
• Proactive, results-oriented approach to deliver high-quality outcomes under demanding timelines.
• Strong writing and presentation abilities, meticulous and analytical.

Responsibilities

• Draft AIAV legislation while developing operational infrastructure including authorisation workflows and compliance guidelines.
• Architect and oversee the complete authorisation workflow for AV operators from application to ongoing compliance.
• Engage with industry players, academic institutions, and international partners to synthesize perspectives into policy recommendations.

Skills

Law & Public Policy

Regulatory affairs

Policy development

Stakeholder management

Written & verbal communication

Job description

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) is seeking a Deputy/Assistant Manager to lead legislative and regulatory work for autonomous vehicle policy and regulation in Singapore. You will craft primary AV legislation and build the operational framework, including authorisation processes, safety protocols, and compliance guidelines for AV deployment on public roads.

You will design regulatory strategies, monitor international developments, and engage stakeholders to ensure a globally competitive