Manager, Technology

Edelman Smithfield; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Edelman Singapore is seeking a Manager in the Technology Sector to advise clients, lead integrated communications programmes, and drive campaigns that align with business goals.

You will manage large projects and teams, craft persuasive messaging, monitor budgets, and grow client relationships by presenting Edelman capabilities and industry insights in a fast-paced tech market across Asia.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Communications Marketing or related fields (research, advertising, management consulting, media or publishing).
• Superior writing and verbal communications for persuasive messaging and multitasking, delegation, and quality evaluation.
• Understanding of global technology sector trends, especially Asia/Southeast Asia.

Responsibilities

• Understand clients’ businesses, stakeholders, and missions; guide campaigns.
• Lead research, planning and development of comprehensive Communications Marketing campaigns.
• Manage large projects and teams across multiple accounts.
• Demonstrate writing excellence for internal and client materials.
• Track budgets and revenue targets; grow accounts with Edelman capabilities.
• Build networks, identify opportunities, and lead RFP responses.

Skills

Client management

Strategic planning

Team leadership

Written communications

Research

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Edelman is a voice synonymous with trust, reimagining a future where the currency of communication is action. Our culture thrives on three promises: boldness is possibility, empathy is progress, and curiosity is momentum. At Edelman, we understand diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) transform our colleagues, our company, our clients, and our communities. We are in relentless pursuit of an equitable and inspiring workplace that is respectful of all, reflects and represents the world in which we live, and fosters trust, collaboration and belonging.

As a Manager in the Technology Sector team at Edelman Singapore, you will play a key role in the team, working with some of the world’s largest and most influential technology brands. You will be a trusted day-to-day advisor to clients, developing a strong understanding of their businesses, communications priorities and the rapidly evolving technology landscape. You will lead the delivery of integrated communications programmes, from strategic planning and media engagement to executive positioning, thought leadership and campaigns, ensuring work is insightful, creative and delivers against our clients’ objectives.

What you'll be doing

• Understands clients’ businesses and their missions, as well as their key stakeholders: consumers, employees, investors, regulators, media, vendors, partners and other businesses/organizations, etc.
• Leads research, planning and development of comprehensive Communications Marketing campaigns
• Ability to manage large projects, as well as teams, on multiple sizable accounts
• Demonstrates writing excellence when crafting internal and client correspondence, communications plans, press materials, new business proposals, etc.
• Tracks and monitors project financials (e.g., budget vs. actual) and meets client revenue targets
• Grows account organically by introducing clients to relevant Edelman capabilities, including resources outside of group, to advance their business goals
• Grows network of industry clients and participates in relevant professional organizations and networking activities that will grow Edelman’s brand recognition and own reputation
• Initiates new business process, including identifying new business opportunities and helping lead the RFP response process
• Displays strong presentation skills
• Mentors, coaches and supports all team members and ensures self staff are developing abilities through Edelman Learning Institute and other trainings, including on-the-job training and mentoring

What is required of you

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in Communications Marketing and/or related fields, including research, advertising, management consulting, media or publishing
• Superior writing and verbal communications skills, specifically with the purpose of writing to persuade; demonstrated ability to effectively multitask, delegate and manage assignments and accurately evaluate others’ work
• Understanding of global technology sector trends, with a focus on Asia / South East Asia region and the ability to draw insights from this understanding to counsel clients
• Stays up to date with emerging technologies and trends and demonstrates understanding of how they integrate into Communications Marketing programs
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field from an accredited college or university

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t perfectly align with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. It started with one man’s passion to make an impact through stories... 70 years later, we are the world’s largest communications firm, which fosters an environment where people feel empowered to take the kind of bold action that makes careers, reshapes industries, and creates the unexpected.

We are one global team, over 6,000 strong across 60 offices, grounded by our shared values. We promise an experience where our employees see that boldness is possibility, empathy is progress, and curiosity is momentum. Since Dan Edelman founded the firm in 1952, we have remained an independent, family‑run business, and our culture is one that brings understanding, collaboration, and respect to our work and to each other. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) transform our colleagues, our clients, and our communities, and propel us forward as a company. At Edelman, we are in relentless pursuit of a fair and inspiring workplace that is respectful to all, reflects and represents the world in which we live, and fosters trust and collaboration. Each day and on each project, we strive to ensure that our colleagues feel a sense of true inclusion and belonging and can bring their best to their work – taking action and shaping impactful moments and movements within our company, on behalf of our clients, and within communities around the globe.

The relentless pursuit of excellence The freedom to be constantly curious The courage to do the right thing The commitment to positively impact society.

We grow our people We invite and celebrate differences Our reputation is our brand We’re global, yet local We offer more than just a career – we offer a place to grow, make a meaningful impact, and help drive change alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry. Our culture is built on trust, innovation, and inclusivity, where unique perspectives are not only welcomed, but celebrated. At Edelman, your ambitions are supported, your voice matters and your work contributes to shaping the future of communications and clients’ business.

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