Manager/Senior Manager, Decarbonisation

Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB); Singapore; Presencial; SGD 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) invites an experienced professional to help shape decarbonisation technology priorities and partner with industry to drive sustainable growth in Singapore.

You will build trusted relationships with companies across manufacturing and industrial sectors, translate industry needs into clear R&D opportunities, and work with government and partners to deploy innovative solutions in line with national priorities.

Formación

• At least 5 years of relevant work experience in energy, industrial decarbonisation, environmental sustainability, engineering, R&D or related fields.
• Good understanding of industrial decarbonisation, sustainability, R&D or related technology areas.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and strategic thinking skills with the ability to develop clear recommendations.
• Strong business acumen and industry orientation with the ability to understand operational and commercial considerations.
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage senior stakeholders.

Responsabilidades

• Understand industry needs and identify opportunities in Singapore’s manufacturing and industrial sectors.
• Assess technologies and shape R&D priorities aligned with Singapore’s climate and economic priorities.
• Build partnerships and develop projects across the DGC, engaging research institutions, tech providers and partners.
• Collaborate across EDB and government agencies to drive demonstrations and deployment.

Conocimientos

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Business acumen

Industry knowledge

Industry decarbonisation

Educación

Engineering/Science/Energy degree preferred

Descripción del empleo

About EDB

The Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), a government agency under the Ministry of Energy, Trade and Industry, is responsible for strategies that enhance Singapore’s position as a global centre for business, innovation, and talent. We undertake investment promotion and industry development, and work with international businesses, both foreign and local, by providing information, connection to partners and access to government incentives for their investments. Our mission is to create sustainable economic growth, with vibrant business and good job opportunities for Singapore.

[What the role is]

The Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), a government agency under the Ministry of Energy, Trade and Industry, is responsible for strategies that enhance Singapore’s position as a global centre for business, innovation, and talent. We undertake investment promotion and industry development, and work with international businesses, both foreign and local, by providing information, connection to partners and access to government incentives for their investments. Our mission is to create sustainable economic growth, with vibrant business and good job opportunities for Singapore. For more information on EDB, please visit www.edb.gov.sg

[What you will be working on]

Key Responsibilities

Understand industry needs and identify opportunities

• Build trusted relationships with companies across Singapore’s manufacturing and industrial sectors to understand their decarbonisation strategies, technology roadmaps and key challenges.
• Translate industry needs into clear technology and R&D problem statements, and identify where new solutions or R&D could make a difference.
• Develop a cross-sector view of emerging decarbonisation needs and opportunities to inform Singapore’s technology priorities.
• Work closely with other EDB teams to identify and engage priority companies, reach relevant decision-makers in Singapore and globally, and surface potential areas of collaboration.

Assess technologies and shape R&D priorities

• Develop and execute R&D strategies and priorities for industry decarbonisation, grounded in industry needs and aligned with Singapore’s climate and economic priorities.
• Assess emerging decarbonisation technologies and pathways, across technical maturity, technology gaps, potential emissions impact, commercial viability and scalability, and develop an independent view on their relevance to Singapore.
• Determine where Singapore should build capabilities locally, collaborate with international partners, or adopt solutions developed elsewhere.
• Develop recommendations on R&D priorities and funding approaches, and support the development of programmes and partnerships to address priority industry needs.

Build partnerships and develop projects

• Build a pipeline of industry partnerships and projects across the DGC, from R&D collaborations to technology demonstration and deployment.
• Work with companies to shape promising opportunities into projects, bringing together relevant research institutions, technology providers and other partners.
• Bring together technical, commercial and policy considerations to assess project viability, identify appropriate support mechanisms, and address barriers to progress.
• Work across EDB, government agencies and various stakeholders to advance projects towards demonstration and deployment.

[What we are looking for]

Requirements

• At least 5 years of relevant work experience in areas such as energy, industrial decarbonisation, environmental sustainability, engineering, R&D and innovation, climate technology, corporate strategy or related fields.
• Good understanding of industrial decarbonisation, sustainability, R&D or related technology areas, with an interest in emerging decarbonisation technologies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to work through complex technical and commercial issues and develop clear recommendations.
• Strong business acumen and industry orientation, with the ability to understand companies’ operational and commercial considerations.
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage effectively with senior stakeholders across industry and government.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively across new and evolving topics, multiple stakeholders and workstreams.
• Experience in business development, project development, technology commercialisation, R&D partnerships or innovation programmes would be advantageous.
• A background in engineering, science, energy or another relevant discipline would be advantageous but is not essential.