Manager, Industry Development & Internationalisation

Singapore International Chamber of Commerce; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Singapore International Chamber of Commerce seeks a Manager, Industry Development & Internationalisation to advance industry engagement, public policy and international growth.

You will collaborate with business leaders, industry networks, public-sector stakeholders and overseas partners to identify priorities, design high-impact initiatives and strengthen the organisation’s standing in Singapore’s business ecosystem.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of relevant experience in government relations, public policy, or industry development.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to prepare policy papers and briefings.
• Extensive network across government, industry and business organisations in Singapore.
• Proven track record in advocacy, partnership development and stakeholder management.
• Experience leading industry networks, advisory groups or multi-stakeholder initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop sectoral industry networks to deliver long-term value for stakeholders.
• Identify industry trends, challenges and opportunities with business leaders and public-sector partners.
• Translate insights into practical initiatives, capability-building programmes and policy priorities.
• Shape events, dialogues and initiatives that showcase industry expertise and deliver measurable outcomes.
• Develop internationalisation initiatives, including trade missions and cross-border collaborations.
• Coordinate inbound/outbound delegations and partnerships with overseas organisations.
• Undertake other strategic projects as directed by leadership.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Policy advocacy

International relations

Project management

Public policy

Job description

Role Overview

The Manager, Industry Development & Internationalisation will help advance the organisation’s priorities across industry engagement, public policy and international growth. The role works closely with business leaders, industry networks, public-sector stakeholders and overseas partners to identify emerging issues, develop high-impact initiatives and strengthen the organisation’s position as a trusted contributor to Singapore’s business ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

Industry Development & Engagement

• Manage and develop sectoral and functional industry networks, strengthening participation, engagement and long-term value for stakeholders.
• Work with business leaders and public-sector partners to identify industry trends, challenges and opportunities.
• Translate industry insights into practical initiatives, capability-building programmes, policypriorities and collaborative projects.
• Support networkleaders in shaping relevant events, dialogues and initiatives that showcaseindustry expertise and deliver measurable outcomes.
• Facilitate cross-sector partnerships and ecosystem-wide initiatives.
• Track programme performance and outcomes, ensuring alignment with organisational priorities.

Government & Stakeholder Relations

• Build and manage trusted relationships with ministries, statutory boards, regulators, industry bodies and business leaders.
• Serve as an effective bridge between the business community and public-sector stakeholders, ensuring industry perspectives are accurately represented in policy discussions.
• Represent the organisation in consultations, working groups, taskforces and industry dialogues.
• Identify opportunities for strategic collaboration with public and private-sector partners.

Policy Advocacy & Thought Leadership

• Monitor developments in trade, taxation, sustainability, digitalisation, workforce and industry transformation, and provide timely briefings to internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop position papers, consultation responses, policy submissions, briefing notes and advocacy materials in partnership with senior leadership and industry stakeholders.
• Gather and analyse qualitative and quantitative insights to support evidence-based recommendations.
• Contribute to thought-leadership content and initiatives that strengthen the organisation’s credibility in government–industry dialogue.

Internationalisation & Partnerships

• Develop and execute internationalisation initiatives, including trade missions, market-access programmes, strategic partnerships and cross-border collaborations.
• Build relationships with overseas business organisations, diplomatic missions, government agencies and industry partners.
• Identify commercially sustainable programmes and partnership opportunities that support organisational growth.
• Coordinate inbound and outbound business delegations, corporate visits and international engagements.
• Support the development and implementation of partnership agreements and memoranda o funderstanding.

Other Responsibilities

• Undertake other responsibilities and strategic projects assigned by the director or senior leadership.

Candidate Profile

• At least 8 years of relevant experience in government relations, public policy, industry development, stakeholder engagement, international business or a related field.
• Strong understanding of Singapore’s business and public-policy environment, with an established network across government, industry and business organisations.
• Demonstrated success in advocacy, partnership development, programme design and stakeholder management.
• Experience managing industry networks, advisory groups, councils or multi-stakeholder platforms.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare policy papers, executive briefs and persuasive proposals.
• Confident in engaging senior executives, government officials and international partners.
• Analytical, forward-looking and commercially astute, with strong project management and execution skills.
• Able to work independently, manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively across teams

The key performance measures for this position include but not limited to:

• Whether industry networks is engaging and high-performing, delivering clear value to stakeholders.
• Strong and trusted relationships with government, business and international partners.
• Practical industry-development and policy initiatives that respond to business priorities.
• Successful international programmes and partnerships with measurable strategic or commercial outcomes.
• Increased visibility and credibility for the organisations within Singapore and key overseas markets.