[LTA-T&ID] DEPUTY / ASSISTANT MANAGER, INNOVATION & PARTNERSHIP

Land Transport Authority; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Deputy/Assistant Manager to join their Innovation & Partnership team. This role involves collaborating with various stakeholders to develop and implement Open Innovation initiatives within the land transport ecosystem. You will engage with partners from industry and academia, promoting scalable solutions and enhancing the appreciation of transport needs. With a focus on urban land transport research and technology, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects that shape the future of transportation. If you are passionate about innovation and teamwork, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Knowledge in Engineering, Computer Science, or Operations Research.
• Strong writing, analytical, and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Drive and curate content for the Land Transport Innovation Portal.
• Administer funding schemes for open innovation activities.

Skills

Engineering knowledge

Computer Science knowledge

Operations Research knowledge

Strong writing skills

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Project management experience

R&D administrative support

Education

Degree in Engineering

Degree in Computer Science

Degree in Operations Research

Job description

What the role is:

DEPUTY / ASSISTANT MANAGER, INNOVATION & PARTNERSHIP

What you will be working on:

This position is under the Technology & Industry Development (T&ID) Group in LTA. You will be part of a team responsible for the development and implementation of Open Innovation within the land transport ecosystem comprising keen partners from industry, academia, and other government agencies. You will be assigned roles to work closely with internal stakeholders like our Rail, Public Transport (PT), and Traffic and Road Operations (TRO) Groups in LTA in driving and curating relevant content for the Land Transport Innovation Portal (LTIP). This aims to promote a better appreciation of LTA’s needs, so that our partners can be encouraged to develop scalable and cost-effective solutions either through ground-up efforts or directed call for innovations. You will also partake responsibilities in administering funding schemes that are in place to support the open innovation activities.

What we are looking for:

• Knowledge in Engineering, Computer Science, Operations Research or related subjects
• Strong writing, analytical, presentation, communication and interpersonal skills
• Team player and able to multi-task in a fast paced environment
• Have a passion for urban land transport research and technology
• Experience in project management and R&D administrative support is a plus

About Land Transport Authority

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) is a statutory board under the Ministry of Transport that spearheads land transport developments in Singapore. We are seeking dynamic, energetic, highly motivated, passionate and qualified professionals to join us. Many opportunities & challenges await those who are keen on an exciting career to realise our commitment to envision & implement an integrated transport system.