Senior Manager, Frontier Tech & Future Communications

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Singapore

On-site

SGD 140,000 - 210,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

IMDA in Singapore is seeking a Senior Manager to lead our Research, Innovation and Enterprise efforts in Future Communications & Frontier Technologies. You will work with internal stakeholders to shape research-to-business strategies and orchestrate international partnerships.

The role requires a strategic mindset, strong stakeholder management, and excellent communication skills to translate cutting-edge research into viable commercial opportunities while supporting leadership in monitoring

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering or a related field.
Minimum 10 years of experience in relevant fields.
Familiarity with RIE ecosystem.
Strategic thinker with collaborative attitude and strong teamwork.
Excellent verbal and written communication, with strong presentation skills.
Strong stakeholder management with local and overseas partners.

Responsibilities

Develop research to business strategies in Future Communications & Frontier Technologies, aligned to national strategic interests.
Prepare RIE funding initiatives and ensure funded programmes progress well.
Create impactful collaborations with Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs) and Research Institutes (RIs) in Future Communications & Frontier Technologies, and cross-domain research.
Lead efforts to translate research findings into viable business opportunities.
Support international collaborations.
Monitor global shifts in Future Communications & Frontier Technologies to guide policy and capture new value.