Manager, International Connectivity Policy

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

Job summary

SCIENTE is seeking an analytical and stakeholder-oriented professional to support international digital connectivity policy development and operational planning. The role focuses on submarine cable policy, licensing, resource planning, and cross-agency collaboration to enhance international infrastructure reliability.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in economics/public policy/engineering/business and proven experience in policy, operations, or project management, with strong communication

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Bachelor's degree

Policy/operations experience

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Prioritization under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree in Economics/Public Policy/Engineering/Business

Job description

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;

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.