Manager (AI and Trust)

sggovterp; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

IMDA in Singapore is seeking a Manager to lead RIE efforts in AI and Trust Technologies, cross‑domain research, and research‑to‑business development. You will shape strategies to translate research into viable business opportunities and foster international partnerships with bodies such as WEF, GPAI and NIST.

You will collaborate with local and international research communities, support funding initiatives, and communicate our stance on AI and Trust Technologies through blogs, papers and

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related field.
• 5-8 years of experience managing technology teams in research and/or engineering.
• Familiarity with the RIE ecosystem.
• Strong collaborative attitude and team player.

Responsibilities

• Develop research to business strategies in AI and Trust Technologies, and cross-domain research.
• Prepare RIE funding initiatives and define theories of success for research programmes.
• Strategise collaborations with IHLs and RIs in AI and Trust Technologies and cross-domain research.
• Represent Singapore/IMDA in research forums and standards committees.
• Lead efforts to translate research findings into business opportunities and drive international collaborations.
• Support leadership in monitoring global tech shifts and providing timely recommendations.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Collaborative

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Presentation skills

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Job description

What the role is

IMDA is spearheading Singapore's drive to be a world leading Digital Economy. IMDA aims to empower our companies and workforce to harness the power of digital technologies to drive innovation and foster trust in an increasingly digital world. We are looking for a Manager who will play a pivotal role as part of a team in leading our Research, Innovation and Enterprise (RIE) efforts in AI and Trust Technologies, cross-domain research, and research to business development. The successful candidate is a highly motivated and independent team player who has demonstrated experience developing research to business strategies, driving thought leadership activities for Singapore and orchestrating international partnerships through the RIE. He/she will have opportunities to collaborate with local and international research communities and international organisations, such as WEF, GPAI and NIST, to drive technology thought leadership. Join us in our journey and jointly architect Singapore's digital future.

What you will be working on

Develop research to business strategies in the areas of AI and Trust Technologies, as well as cross-domain research that is aligned to national strategic interests. Prepare RIE funding initiatives and develop theories of success to drive the research programmes. Strategise to create impactful collaborations with Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs) and Research Institutes (RIs) in AI and Trust Technologies, as well as cross-domain research. Represent Singapore and/or IMDA in relevant research and technology forums and standards setting committees. Lead efforts in translate research findings into viable business opportunities. Drive international collaborations. Support the senior leadership team in monitoring and contextualising global shifts and technology developments in AI and Trust Technologies, Cross-Domain Research, to make timely recommendations to drive policy, capture new value and/or pre-empt anticipated risks. Share our point of view of AI and Trust Technologies, Cross-Domain Research in blogs, social media and papers.

What we are looking for

• Holds at least Bachelor Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related field
• At least 5-8 years of experience in managing technology teams in research and/or engineering
• Familiarity with the RIE ecosystem
• Strategic thinker with collaborative attitude and a strong team player.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, as well as strong presentation and engagement skills
• Strong stakeholder management skills to work with both local and overseas partners and stakeholders.

Position will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and experience. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. #LI-NA1