Deputy Director, AI & Trust Strategy

Government Technology Agency (GovTech); Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

IMDA in Singapore seeks an Assistant Director/Deputy Director to lead national R&D strategies in AI and Trust Technologies and drive cross-domain research and partnerships. You will shape policy, steer major funding initiatives, and mentor a dynamic team.

You will engage with public agencies, industry and academia, representing Singapore and IMDA at global forums while building thought leadership across blogs and papers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field.
• At least 15 years of experience managing technology teams in research or engineering.
• Familiarity with RIE ecosystem.
• Strategic thinker with collaborative attitude and strong team player.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, as well as presentation skills.
• Strong stakeholder management to work with local and overseas partners.
• Ability to convene senior stakeholders in frank discussions and forge mutually beneficial paths forward.
• Position will be commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of national R&D strategies in AI and Trust Technologies, identifying critical capability gaps and strategic interventions.
• Work with public agencies, industry and academia to drive major RIE funding initiatives.
• Drive international collaborations with leading researchers and research institutes.
• Position Singapore as a trusted node where global tech representatives convene to establish new consensus on technology.
• Represent Singapore and IMDA at relevant research and technology forums and standards setting committees.
• Establish IMDA’s thought leadership in AI and Trust Technologies via blogs, social media and papers.
• Monitor global shifts and technology developments to advise policy and capture value.
• Mentor and coach the team.
• Instil curiosity, compassion, and continuous development.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

15+ years experience

RIE ecosystem familiarity

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Presentation skills

People leadership

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Computer Engineering or related field

Job description

IMDA in Singapore seeks an Assistant Director/Deputy Director to lead national R&D strategies in AI and Trust Technologies and drive cross-domain research and partnerships. You will shape policy, steer major funding initiatives, and mentor a dynamic team.

You will engage with public agencies, industry and academia, representing Singapore and IMDA at global forums while building thought leadership across blogs and papers.