Senior Manager, China Digital Economy & Gov’t Partnerships

IMDA; Singapore; On-site; SGD 153,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

IMDA, through its International (INTL) Group, seeks a senior leader to drive Singapore’s digital and technology engagement with China. The role focuses on bilateral collaboration, policy cooperation and regional operations across major Chinese cities, reporting to IMDA HQ in Singapore.

The position includes supervision responsibilities, with initial posting in Singapore and laterbased in China. You will coordinate with government and industry partners to advance digital economy initiatives.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of relevant working experience, preferably in international relations, government and/or technology sectors

Responsibilities

• Monitor and assess developments in China’s digital and technology landscape and their implications for Singapore.
• Develop understanding of technology ecosystems in Chinese cities and provide insights to inform IMDA’s strategies.
• Develop and implement IMDA’s engagement strategy with China, identifying priority areas for cooperation in AI, data, digital infrastructure and emerging tech.
• Provide inputs to broader WOG China strategies and coordinate with Singapore agencies and IMDA divisions.
• Support senior-level engagements through development of engagement strategies, briefs, talking points and recommendations.
• Build and maintain relationships with regional and local government counterparts, tech companies, research institutions and industry partners.
• Identify and drive G2G and B2B collaborations to advance Singapore’s digital and technology interests.
• Represent IMDA in engagements with Chinese counterparts and coordinate with colleagues for coherence across IMDA’s China engagements.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Networking

Communication

Mandarin

English

Job description

IMDA, through its International (INTL) Group, seeks a senior leader to drive Singapore’s digital and technology engagement with China. The role focuses on bilateral collaboration, policy cooperation and regional operations across major Chinese cities, reporting to IMDA HQ in Singapore.

The position includes supervision responsibilities, with initial posting in Singapore and laterbased in China. You will coordinate with government and industry partners to advance digital economy initiatives.