Manager, Tech-Biz Development, ARTC

A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research is seeking a professional to manage Land Transport pillar accounts in Singapore. Responsibilities include coordinating projects, engaging with industry partners, and developing sustainable mobility initiatives. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree and has experience in business development, particularly within electrification and battery technologies. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills are essential for this role, along with a passion for innovation in sustainable mobility.

Qualifications

• Experience in business development, preferably in land transport, electrification, or battery technologies.
• Ability to work independently while coordinating multi-stakeholder initiatives.
• Passion for sustainable mobility and ecosystem development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver commitments with key Land Transport pillar accounts.
• Coordinate internal teams to ensure effective project delivery.
• Mentor and coach team members across pillars.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Business development

Industry engagement

Education

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

Job description

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver existing pillar commitments with current consortium members, with primary ownership of key Land 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

Account Management – Land Transport Pillar Accounts

• Deliver existing pillar commitments with current consortium members, with primary ownership of key Land 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 the Land 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 the BRICE IAF-PP programme to 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