Principal, Data & Commercialisation Strategy

RecruiterPal; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Mediacorp, Singapore's largest content creator and national media network, seeks a Principal to lead Data & Commercialisation Strategy within the Applied Intelligence & Innovation team. You will identify, validate and shape commercial opportunities from data and intelligence capabilities, translating ideas into actionable business propositions.

You will partner with Commercial, Content, Insights, Research and Technology to refine propositions, monitor market developments, and drive adoption

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science or related field.
• Experience in strategy consulting, commercial/data strategy, partnerships or related field.
• 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience working with senior technical and commercial stakeholders in matrixed organisations.

Responsibilities

• Lead assessment of opportunities arising from CIA audience, content, advertising, streaming and consumer intelligence capabilities.
• Develop evidence-based value cases, test commercial assumptions and recommend priorities based on potential impact and feasibility.
• Recommend opportunity priorities and capability pathways to the Applied Intelligence Lead and relevant decision-makers.
• Develop and validate pathways to adoption, monetisation or partnership for Data & Intelligence capabilities (build, buy or partner).
• Coordinate with Commercial, Content, Insights, Research and Technology to refine propositions and aid handovers to delivery teams.

Skills

Data privacy

Responsible AI

Governance principles

Media & advertising

Digital consumer ecosystem

Stakeholder influence

Data / commercial strategy

Structured problem-solving

Commercial judgement

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science or related discipline

Job description

Principal, Data & Commercialisation Strategy

• CEO/MD/GM
• Full Time
• Middle Management
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
• Hybrid

About Us

Mediacorp is Singapore's largest content creator and national media network, operating a suite of TV channels, radio stations, and multiple digital platforms. Its mission is to engage, entertain, and enrich audiences by harnessing the power of creativity.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where talent thrives. Our hiring decisions are made based on merit and fit-to-role. If you have a disability or special need which requires accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please inform us when you submit your online application. We will be happy to support as necessary.

Thank you for your interest and application to this role. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Job Description

Purpose of the role

Working within the Applied Intelligence & Innovation team, the role identifies and validates commercial opportunities arising from emerging and existing Data & Intelligence capabilities, translating promising ideas into practical business propositions and pathways to adoption.

Scope of the role

• Lead assessment of selected Data & Intelligence opportunities, from opportunity framing and value case through validation and recommended next steps.
• Develop commercial propositions and build, buy or partner recommendations with the Applied Intelligence Lead and relevant business owners.
• Support validation and handover of promising propositions to accountable business, product or technology teams.

Key Responsibilities

OPPORTUNITY & PORTFOLIO STRATEGY

• Lead the assessment of opportunities arising from CIA audience, content, advertising, streaming and consumer intelligence capabilities.
• Develop evidence-based value cases, test commercial assumptions and recommend priorities based on potential impact and feasibility.
• Recommend opportunity priorities and capability pathways to the Applied Intelligence Lead and relevant decision-makers.

COMMERCIALISATION & PARTNERSHIPS

• Develop and validate pathways to adoption, monetisation or partnership for promising Data & Intelligence capabilities, including build, buy or partner options.
• Work with Commercial, Content, Insights, Research and Technology to refine propositions, test partner interest and prepare practical handovers to delivery owners.
• Monitor relevant developments across media, advertising, consumer data, measurement and applied AI, translating external signals into practical recommendations.
• Translate relevant market developments into differentiated CIA Data & Intelligence propositions and partnership hypotheses.

STAKEHOLDER COMMUNICATION

• Translate complex Data & Intelligence topics into concise business cases, recommendations and executive ready narratives.
• Challenge assumptions and influence stakeholders through clear evidence, commercial trade-offs and actionable recommendations.
• Strategic thinker with strong commercial judgement and structured problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to simplify complex data and AI topics for senior stakeholders.
• Strong stakeholder influence and collaboration across technical, commercial and content teams.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and able to turn broad opportunities into clear choices and actions.
• Curious, pragmatic and outcome-oriented.
• Strong expertise in data/commercial strategy, opportunity assessment, value cases and commercial proposition development and validation.
• Experience identifying and validating business opportunities arising from data, analytics, AI or digital capabilities.
• Ability to assess partnership models, market demand and build, buy or partner options for Data & Intelligence capabilities.
• Working knowledge of data and AI capabilities and the media, advertising or digital consumer ecosystem.
• Strong stakeholder influence and ability to communicate commercial recommendations clearly.
• Hands-on data science or modelling experience is advantageous.
• Working knowledge of data privacy, responsible AI and governance principles.

Experience

• Typically 8+ years of relevant experience in strategy consulting, commercial/data strategy, partnerships or a related field.
• Proven experience developing commercial propositions, validating market opportunities or assessing strategic partnerships.
• Experience working with senior technical and commercial stakeholders in matrixed organisations.
• Experience in media, adtech, streaming, digital consumer or other data-rich industries is advantageous.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science or a related discipline; postgraduate qualifications are advantageous.

Skills

Consultancy Working Knowledge of Data Privacy, Responsible AI and govenance principles Knowledge of Media, Advertising and Digital Consumer Ecosystem Stakeholder Influence Data & Intelligence Capabilities Data / Commercial Strategy Structured Problem-Solving Skills Commercial judgement Strategic Thinking

Play a part in shaping the local media landscape at Singapore’s largest content creator and transmedia platform. Our purpose is to create engaging and trusted content, as well as to connect communities and inspire people.