Manager, Tech-Biz Development, ARTC

A*STAR Research; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institute in Singapore is seeking a professional to manage Land Transport pillar accounts and foster industry collaboration. Responsibilities include account management, stakeholder engagement, and battery ecosystem development. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and experience in business development or technology commercialisation. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential, along with a passion for sustainable mobility and innovation.

Qualifications

• Experience in business development, industry engagement, or technology commercialisation.
• Preferably within land transport, electrification, battery technologies or advanced manufacturing.
• Passion for sustainable mobility and ecosystem development in Singapore.

Responsibilities

• Deliver existing commitments with consortium members for Land Transport accounts.
• Serve as the main contact for industry partners and coordinate teams for projects.
• Track industry trends in electrification and smart mobility.
• Mentor team members and foster knowledge sharing across pillars.

Skills

Business development

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or related field

Job description

Requisition ID: 638

Posting Start Date: 01/04/2026

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Account Management - Land Transport Pillar Accounts

• Deliver existing pillar commitments with current consortium members, with primary ownership of keyLand Transport pillar accounts
• Serve as the main point of contact for assigned industry partners, ensuring strong engagement, responsiveness, and alignment with ARTC's capabilities and programmes
• Coordinate internal technical, programme, and operations teams to ensure effective delivery of projects and partnership commitments
• Maintain clear account plans, engagement records, and reporting to support strategic oversight of key accounts
• Identify follow-on opportunities within existing accounts, including new co-development projects and long-term collaboration roadmaps

Business & Ecosystem Development - Land Transport

• Deepen collaboration with existing members and expand theLand Transport pillar ecosystem
• Identify and evaluate new industry partners, emerging opportunities, and strategic collaborations across OEMs, suppliers, fleet operators, and mobility solution providers
• Track industry trends in electrification, smart mobility, and advanced manufacturing to inform ARTC's R&D and engagement strategies
• Support the development and execution of Land Transport pillar strategies aligned with ARTC's key industry thrusts

Battery Ecosystem Uplift via IAF-PP (BRICE) Delivery

• Work closely with the Principal Investigator (PI) of theBRICE IAF-PP programmeto proliferate battery manufacturing and sustainability capabilities co-developed with industry partners
• Support joint delivery of programme KPIs through active industry engagement, capability translation, and partnership development
• Identify opportunities to scale and deploy battery-related technologies across the Land Transport and broader manufacturing ecosystem in Singapore
• Facilitate collaboration between battery value chain players, including materials suppliers, cell/module manufacturers, system integrators, and end users

Partnership & Stakeholder Engagement

• Build strong, trusted relationships with industry leaders, Trade Associations, research performers, and public-sector stakeholders
• Support strategic partnership initiatives, including joint labs, co-development projects, and collaborative programmes within the Land Transport and battery domains
• Represent ARTC in industry engagements, forums, and ecosystem-building activities related to sustainable mobility and electrification

People Development

• Mentor and coach team members across the Aerospace and Land Transport pillars
• Foster cross-pillar knowledge sharing and collaboration within the Tech-Biz team

Qualifications and Relevant Experience

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or a related field
• Experience in business development, industry engagement, or technology commercialisation, preferably within land transport, electrification, battery technologies, or advanced manufacturing
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently while driving multi-stakeholder initiatives
• Passion for sustainable mobility, battery innovation, and ecosystem development in Singapore

The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on its prevailing recruitment policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.