Senior Manager, Interconnection & Access

Info-communications Media Development Authority; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Info-communications Media Development Authority in Singapore is seeking a Senior Manager (Interconnection & Access Management) to lead COPIF deployment and 5G infrastructure rollout. You will collaborate with telecom operators, agencies and building owners to drive seamless deployments.

You will manage a team, shape operational excellence, and apply strategic thinking to improve processes while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships across the infocomm ecosystem.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications or Engineering preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of experience, with at least 3–5 years in a supervisory role.
• Experience in site acquisition and knowledge of COPIF advantageous.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and rapport-building skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with persuasive negotiation abilities.
• Independent, analytical, and able to lead a team with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Work with telecom operators and building owners to implement COPIF for operators deployment.
• Facilitate mobile network operators in 5G infrastructure deployment, including road and MRT tunnels and mega projects.
• Collaborate with agencies to address deployment concerns and review processes with agencies and operators.
• Lead a team to manage operational matters and continuously improve outcomes while thinking strategically to implement process enhancements.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

What the role is:

We are looking for a Senior Manager (Interconnection & Access Management) to join IMDA. The candidate will play a key role in implementing IMDA's Code of Practice for Info-communication Facilities in Buildings (COPIF), facilitating mobile network operators in their infrastructure deployment, and working closely with agencies and building owners to support the rollout of 5G and future telecommunications technologies across Singapore.

What you will be working on:

• Work with telecom operators and building owners to implement COPIF for operators' deployment, including engaging difficult building owners and MCSTs on-site to explain requirements and resolve differences among parties.
• Facilitate mobile network operators in their 5G (and future technology) infrastructure deployment, including in road and MRT tunnels and other mega projects.
• Work with agencies to address concerns pertaining to mobile deployments, and regularly review agency processes to drive improvements in collaboration with agencies and telecom operators.
• Lead a team to manage operational matters and continuously improve operational outcomes, while thinking strategically to identify and implement process enhancements.

What we are looking for:

• Background in Telecommunications or Engineering preferred, with at least a bachelor's degree from a recognised university.
• Minimally 10 years of working experience, preferably in the telecommunications industry, with at least 3–5 years of supervisory experience. Experience in site acquisition and knowledge of COPIF are advantageous.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and rapport-building skills, with demonstrated ability to work effectively with telecom operators, agencies, and building owners.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong persuasion and negotiation abilities, particularly in resolving differences among diverse stakeholders.
• Independent, analytical, and able to work with minimal supervision while leading a team towards strong operational and strategic outcomes.

About Info-communications Media Development Authority

Info-communications Media Development Authority (www.imda.gov.sg) offers a rewarding career that gives you a front seat in the fast-changing infocomm media sector, where technology and content are shaping the way people view the world more than ever. We offer a wide range of opportunities, where talented individuals and teams can make a difference. Whether you are developing a telecommunications policy affecting consumers or spearheading a scheme to nurture budding media talents, each member of IMDA contributes towards driving innovation, enhancing productivity for economic growth, and improving the quality of life for all Singaporeans. As a statutory board in the Ministry of Communications and Information, IMDA promotes and regulates the infocomm and media sectors.