Senior Manager/ Manager (Futures/Ecosystem), Technology/Futures, NSAS

Ministry of Energy, Trade and Industry, Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ministry of Energy, Trade and Industry, Singapore is seeking a strategic leader to develop Singapore's space ecosystem and drive cutting-edge technology programmes. The role sits at the intersection of ecosystem development and technology leadership, in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

You will lead initiatives spanning space technology strategy, programme development, and EO hub policies, ensuring Singapore remains globally competitive in the space sector.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in technology project management, research, and/or strategy in space or remote sensing industries.
• Ability to lead complex, multidisciplinary efforts across multiple technical domains.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and influencing skills.
• Visionary thinking with high tolerance for ambiguity and risk.
• Strong programme management and leadership capabilities.
• Strong team player.
• Ability to quickly grasp and deep dive into technical domains.
• Prior experience with space technology and international networks outside Singapore's space ecosystem preferred.

Responsibilities

• Space Technology Strategy and Ecosystem Analysis: maintain a pulse on national technology needs and international advancements.
• Programme Conceptualisation and Development: design ambitious research programmes to close gaps and advance capabilities.
• Management of Space Programmes and Technology Translation: manage SAP and translate STDP outputs into the ecosystem.
• Earth Observation (EO) Hub Development: develop EO Hub policies and drive EO programmes for data analytics.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Influencing skills

Leadership

Programme management

Strategic thinking

Risk tolerance

Job description

What The Role Is

The job holder will develop Singapore's space ecosystem and drive cutting-edge technology programmes to ensure readiness to deliver space capabilities important to Singapore. The role operates at the intersection of strategic ecosystem development and forward-thinking technology leadership within a collaborative, passionate and fast-paced environment.

What The Role Is

The job holder will develop Singapore's space ecosystem and drive cutting-edge technology programmes to ensure readiness to deliver space capabilities important to Singapore. The role operates at the intersection of strategic ecosystem development and forward-thinking technology leadership within a collaborative, passionate and fast-paced environment.

What You Will Be Working On

1. Space Technology Strategy and Ecosystem Analysis

This role involves maintaining a rigorous pulse on national technology needs, capability development plans, and international advancements. You will conduct comprehensive analyses of global space trends and emerging technologies to pinpoint critical gaps within the domestic ecosystem. By identifying both capability shortfalls and high-impact breakthrough opportunities in space systems, you will develop a strategy that bridges current limitations with future technological possibilities, ensuring Singapore’s competitive and future‑ready position in the global space sector.

• Programme Conceptualisation and Development

This role will conceptualise ambitious research programmes designed to close identified gaps while advancing cutting‑edge capabilities in areas such as on‑orbit servicing, advanced spacecraft technology, quantum technologies, AI applications, and space‑based Earth observation. This involves developing targeted intervention plans and creating comprehensive programme master plans, technical roadmaps and measurable success metrics, to ensure that all initiatives drive ecosystem growth and achieve technology development milestones.

• Management of Space Programmes and Technology Translation

This role will manage the Space Access Programme (SAP) and shepherd translation of developed technologies from the Space Technology Development Programme (STDP) to the Singapore space ecosystem.

• Earth Observation (EO) Hub Development

This role will develop EO Hub policies and drive EO programmes to accelerate data utilisation and analytics capability development in the Singapore space ecosystem.

What We Are Looking For

• At least 7 years of relevant experience in technology project management, research, and/or strategy in space or remote sensing industries
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex, multidisciplinary efforts across multiple technical domains
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and influencing skills
• Visionary thinking with high tolerance for ambiguity and risk
• Strong programme management and leadership capabilities
• Strong team player
• Ability to quickly grasp and deep dive into technical domains
• Prior experience with space technology and international experience or extensive professional networks outside of Singapore's space ecosystem would be preferred