Snr Manager, Future Communications & Frontier Tech

Info-communications Media Development Authority; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Info-communications Media Development Authority (IMDA) is leading Singapore’s digital economy vision and seeks a Senior Manager to drive RIE initiatives in Future Communications & Frontier Technologies. You will shape research-to-business strategies, foster international partnerships, and collaborate with local and global researchers to translate findings into market opportunities.

You will work with stakeholders to develop funding programs, monitor progress, and provide strategic guidance on

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in a relevant field.
• At least 10 years of experience in relevant field(s).
• Familiarity with the RIE ecosystem.
• Strong strategic thinking and collaborative attitude.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Strong stakeholder management with local and overseas partners.

Responsibilities

• Work with internal stakeholders to develop research-to-business strategies in Future Communications & Frontier Technologies and cross-domain research.
• Prepare RIE funding initiatives and monitor funded programmes progress.
• Create impactful collaborations with Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs) and Research Institutes (RIs).
• Lead efforts to translate research findings into viable business opportunities.
• Support international collaborations.
• Monitor and contextualise global technology shifts to guide policy and drive value.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Presentation skills

Team player

Education

Bachelor Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering or related field

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.

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.