Manager, International Connectivity Policy

Sciente Consulting; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sciente Consulting is seeking an analytical professional to support policy development and planning for international digital connectivity infrastructure. The role focuses on submarine cable policy, licensing, resource planning, and cross-agency collaboration to strengthen digital connectivity.

The candidate will engage with multiple stakeholders, review licensing processes, and help prepare reports and presentations to guide decision-making and deployment planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Public Policy, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• Experience in policy, operations, or project management.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and coordination abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the review and implementation of policies relating to submarine cable infrastructure and international connectivity.
• Coordinate resource planning and allocation to facilitate submarine cable deployment and operations.
• Evaluate submarine cable license applications and support licensing processes.
• Collaborate with internal teams, public sector agencies, and industry stakeholders to facilitate cable landing, deployment, maintenance, and repair.
• Conduct research on international developments and regulatory trends relating to submarine cable policies.
• Develop policy recommendations and operational improvements to strengthen international digital connectivity and infrastructure planning.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and stakeholder engagement materials to support policy implementation and decision-making.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree (Economics / Policy / Engineering / Business)

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for an analytical and stakeholder-oriented professional to support policy development and operational planning for international digital connectivity infrastructure. This role focuses on submarine cable policy, licensing, resource planning, and cross-agency collaboration to strengthen digital connectivity and support reliable international infrastructure.

Mandatory Skill-set

• Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Public Policy, Engineering, Business, or related field;


• Relevant experience in policy, operations, or project management;


• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills;


• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills;


• Strong stakeholder management and coordination abilities;


• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Desired Skill-set

• Experience in the infocomm, telecommunications, infrastructure, or public sector;


• Knowledge of regulatory policies, licensing, or governance frameworks;


• Interest in digital infrastructure, international connectivity, or policy development.

Responsibilities

• Support the review and implementation of policies relating to submarine cable infrastructure and international connectivity;


• Coordinate resource planning and allocation to facilitate submarine cable deployment and operations;


• Evaluate submarine cable license applications and support licensing processes;


• Collaborate with internal teams, public sector agencies, and industry stakeholders to facilitate cable landing, deployment, maintenance, and repair;


• Conduct research on international developments and regulatory trends relating to submarine cable policies;


• Develop policy recommendations and operational improvements to to strengthen international digital connectivity and infrastructure planning;


• Prepare reports, presentations, and stakeholder engagement materials to support policy implementation and decision-making.

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