Senior Manager, Interconnection & Access Division

Info-communications Media Development Authority; Singapore; Presencial; SGD 150 000 - 210 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Info-communications Media Development Authority (IMDA) in Singapore is seeking a senior leader to drive policy, regulation and competition development. The role involves coordinating with operators and agencies to deploy 5G infrastructure and address deployment challenges.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in telecommunications or engineering, with at least 10 years’ telecoms experience and 3–5 years in supervision, plus strong stakeholder engagement and independent working style.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications or Engineering from a recognised university.
• Minimum 10 years of working experience, preferably in telecoms, with 3–5 years in supervision.
• Experience in site acquisition and knowledge of COPIF is advantageous.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication, and negotiation skills.

Responsabilidades

• Lead a team to manage operational matters and improve outcomes.
• Coordinate with telecom operators, agencies, and building owners to resolve differences.
• Work strategically to identify and implement process enhancements.
• Engage with multiple stakeholders to address deployment concerns.

Conhecimentos

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation

Leadership

Communication

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications or Engineering

Descrição da oferta de emprego

What the role is:

This role sits within the Policy, Regulation & Competition Development (PRCD) Group. PRCD is at the forefront of policy and regulatory thinking, where policies and frameworks facilitate the deployment of digital infrastructure, encourage innovation, and support the growth of Singapore’s digital economy. PRCD also builds an inclusive society and addresses emerging threats and challenges in the digital domain.

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.