Manager (Operations Development Collaboration)

MINDEF; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

MINDEF in Singapore seeks a role to lead ops-collaboration partnerships for the Joint Intelligence Command (JIC). You will manage partnership requirements, coordinate partnership efforts, operational exchanges and workshops, and serve as the key coordinator to identify and drive collaboration between JIC and its partners.

You will develop, refine, and align JIC's strategic partnership plan, create frameworks to identify potential partnerships, assess value, drive technology collaboration and

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in partnership or client-facing roles with international experience.
• Ability to draft plans and track progress across various demands and deadlines.
• Applicants with no experience may apply.
• Interest in international collaborations and cross-border contexts.

Responsibilities

• Develop, refine, and align JIC's strategic partnership plan with stakeholders.
• Develop frameworks to identify partnerships and drive technology collaboration and product development.
• Monitor, track, and report on partnership performance metrics.
• Organise and host delegation visits with established partners.
• Structure and develop partnership agreements for joint ventures.

Skills

Independent, meticulous, and analytic

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Adapt to change

Education

Business, International Relations, Marketing or related field

Job description

What the role is:

You are responsible for the conduct of ops-collaboration partnerships for the Joint Intelligence Command (JIC). You will manage JIC's partnership requirements and coordinate partnership efforts, operational exchanges, and workshops, while serving as the key coordinator to identify and drive areas of collaboration between JIC and its partners.

What you will be working on:

• Develop, refine, and align JIC's strategic partnership plan with other stakeholders


• Develop frameworks to identify potential partnerships, assess partnership value, and drive technology collaboration and product development


• Monitor, track, and report on partnership and related performance metrics


• Initiate, build, and maintain rapport with established partners through organising and hosting delegation visits


• Structure and develop partnership agreements for joint venturesChallenge(s)


• Ensuring partnerships align with JIC's long-term interests whilst having limited operational experience


• Navigating cross-border complexities in relationships, ensuring clear and respectful communication across diverse partnership environments

What we are looking for:

• Education in Business, International Relations, Marketing, or a related field is preferred


• At least 2 years of experience in partnership or client-facing roles with international experience is preferred


• Independent, meticulous, and analytical


• Ability to draft plans and track progress across various demands and deadlines


• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence across levels


• Ability to adapt to change and manage competing priorities(Applicants with no experience may apply.)Appointment will commensurate with your experience.Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

About MINDEF

The mission of MINDEF and the Singapore Armed Forces is to enhance Singapore's peace and security through deterrence and diplomacy, and should these fail, to secure a swift and decisive victory over the aggressor. The Defence Executive Officer (DXO) scheme is the non-uniformed career scheme of MINDEF that offers myriad opportunities in various job functions, such as corporate communications, cyber security, data analytics and visualisation, defence policy, finance, HR, psychology, and more. Embodying the same level of commitment towards defence, DXOs work together with their military counterparts to contribute to MINDEF/SAF’s mission and ensure Singapore's security and stability. United by this common cause, our lines of defence complement each other to secure the prosperity and progress of our nation.