Snr Manager, Future Communications & Frontier Tech

Public Service Division; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

IMDA in Singapore seeks a Senior Manager to lead Research, Innovation and Enterprise efforts in Future Communications & Frontier Technologies, coordinating cross-domain research and partnerships.

You will work with stakeholders to shape funding initiatives, translate research into business opportunities, and monitor global tech shifts to guide policy and value creation. This role requires strategic thinking and strong collaboration with local and international partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/Telecommunications or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in relevant fields.
• Familiarity with the RIE ecosystem.
• Strategic thinker with collaborative attitude and strong teamwork.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Strong stakeholder management with local and international partners.

Responsibilities

• Develop research to business strategies in Future Communications & Frontier Technologies.
• Prepare RIE funding initiatives and monitor funded programmes.
• Create collaborations with IHLs and RIs in relevant tech areas.
• Lead translation of research findings into viable business opportunities.
• Support international collaborations.
• Monitor global tech shifts to inform policy and value capture.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Team player

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Engagement skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Telecommunications

Job description

What the role is

IMDA is spearheading Singapore’s drive to be a world leading Digital Economy. IMDA aims to empower our companies and workforce to harness the power of digital technologies to drive innovation and foster trust in an increasingly digital world.
We are looking for a Senior Manager who will play a pivotal role as part of a team in leading our Research, Innovation and Enterprise (RIE) efforts in Future Communications & Frontier Technologies, cross-domain research, and research to business development. The successful candidate is a highly motivated and independent team player who has experience in supporting research to business strategies, developing thought leadership activities for Singapore and orchestrating international partnerships through the RIE. He/she will have opportunities to collaborate with local and international research communities and international organisations, to drive technology thought leadership.
Join us in our journey and jointly architect Singapore’s digital future.

What you will be working on

• Work with internal stakeholders to develop research to business strategies in the areas of Future Communications & Frontier Technologies, as well as cross-domain research that is aligned to national strategic interests.
• Prepare RIE funding initiatives. Ensure funded programmes progress well.
• Create impactful collaborations with Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs) and Research Institutes (RIs) in Future Communications & Frontier Technologies, as well as cross-domain research.
• Lead efforts to translate research findings into viable business opportunities.
• Support international collaborations.
• Support the senior leadership team in monitoring and contextualising global shifts and technology developments in Future Communications & Frontier Technologies, cross-domain research, to make timely recommendations to drive policy, capture new value and/or pre-empt anticipated risks.

What we are looking for

• Holds at least Bachelor Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering or a related field.
• At least 10 years of experience in relevant field(s).
• Familiarity with the RIE ecosystem.
• Strategic thinker with collaborative attitude and a strong team player.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, as well as strong presentation and engagement skills.
• Strong stakeholder management skills to work with both local and overseas partners and stakeholders.

Position will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.