Senior Manager, Partnerships and Technology Department

Public Service Division; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An authority for built environment innovation in Singapore seeks proactive and self-motivated individuals for partnership and capability development roles. Candidates must possess a relevant degree and have 5-8 years of sector experience. The role involves conducting market analyses, managing partnerships, and organizing leadership events to foster innovation. Ideal applicants should demonstrate strategic thinking, strong relationship management, and excellent communication skills. This position offers contract employment opportunities.

Qualifications

• At least 5‑8 years of experience in the Built Environment sector or related fields.
• Understanding of Built Environment sector dynamics and transformation trends.
• Demonstrated track record in managing stakeholder relationships and conducting negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic partnership development and stakeholder engagement initiatives.
• Conduct comprehensive market analysis and leverage data-driven insights.
• Cultivate and manage strategic partnerships with industry leaders and organizations.
• Drive cross‑functional collaboration to co‑curate bespoke training programmes.
• Organise high‑level leadership events to cultivate thought leadership.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Relevant degree from a recognised university

Job description

What the role is

The Building and Construction Authority (BCA) champions the development of a future‑ready built environment for Singapore. Besides regulating building safety, we lead and transform the built environment sector in delivering a safe, high quality, sustainable and friendly built environment.

We are looking for resourceful, energetic and self‑motivated individuals who are inspired to play an active role to make a difference to Singapore’s built environment.

What you will be working on

Drive strategic partnership development and stakeholder engagement initiatives to strengthen Built Environment firm capabilities and competitiveness through bespoke capability development programmes and leadership/foresight events.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive market analysis and leverage data‑driven insights to inform partnership strategy development and programme design.
• Cultivate and manage strategic partnerships with industry leaders, professional associations, government agencies, institutions and international organisations.
• Pro‑actively engage with targeted decision makers to deep‑dive into firms’ growth plan and capability development needs, facilitate strategic connections, mobilise relevant resources to support enterprise capability development, and create opportunities for knowledge exchange.
• Drive cross‑functional collaboration to co‑curate and co‑deliver bespoke training programmes that directly address firms’ transformational needs and emerging skill requirements.
• Curate and organise high‑level leadership events including the annual BCA‑Industry Workplan Seminar to cultivate thought leadership and drive strategic foresight among industry leaders.

Additional Contributions

• Building relationship with built environment ecosystem stakeholders to strengthen Built Environment Innovation Hub (BEIH) network and opportunities to co‑create innovations.
• Collaborating with relevant line groups across the organisation on campus‑wide innovation and partnership programmes to optimise outcomes of BEIH. This can include co‑organising events, facilitating research projects, test‑bedding initiatives, setting up demonstration facilities and other strategic activities.
• Developing and implementing tenant engagement programmes and gathering feedback from tenants to identify areas for improvement and enhance BEIH’s value proposition.
• Partnering with BCAA Marketing/BCA Comms teams to position BEIH as a hub for innovation and technology, curating success stories to showcase BEIH outcomes and promote its ecosystem vibrancy.

What we are looking for

• A relevant degree from a recognised university. Qualifications related to Built Environment are advantageous.
• At least 5‑8 years of work experience in the Built Environment sector, programme development/training design, partnership development, account management or business development.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, and understanding of Built Environment sector dynamics and transformation trends.
• Keen business acumen with demonstrated track record in managing stakeholder relationships, conducting negotiations and effectively influencing key decision makers.
• Able to build and maintain positive stakeholder relationships and work in a dynamic, cross‑functional team environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Independent and proactive individual with a positive attitude, excellent work ethic, and a good team player.

Successful candidates will be offered contract employment. Interested applicants, please apply online.