Strategic Lead for Space Industry Development

Ministry of Energy, Trade and Industry, Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ministry of Energy, Energy and Industry, Singapore seeks a strategic leader to shape and execute strategies for developing Singapore’s space industry and expanding the adoption of space-enabled technologies. You will lead programme development, manage complex stakeholder relationships, and contribute to Industry Development planning.

Key focus areas include research for long-term strategies, market intelligence, attracting space companies, linking them with end-user sectors, and

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of relevant experience in strategy, public policy, industry development, business development, consulting, or relevant technology sectors (e.g. space, aerospace, satellite communications).
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically, translate analysis into clear recommendations and execute effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to engage senior stakeholders and manage complex partnerships across government and industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead research initiatives to support the development of long-term strategies for Singapore’s space industry and space-enabled markets.
• Conduct market intelligence across the global space value chain.
• Develop and implement programmes that attracts and grows the presence of space companies (both local and foreign) to enhance Singapore space industry’s linkages to the global space value chain.
• Develop programmes that connect space companies with end-user industries to strengthen commercial ecosystems and accelerate the adoption of space-enabled technologies across sectors such as supply chain, finance, sustainability, commodities.
• Develop programmes that strengthens the export potential of local space companies.
• Build and manage partnerships with multinational corporations, startups, venture capital firms, research institutions, and industry partners.
• Contribute to cross-agency initiatives related to Singapore’s space ecosystem.

Job description

The Ministry of Energy, Energy and Industry, Singapore seeks a strategic leader to shape and execute strategies for developing Singapore’s space industry and expanding the adoption of space-enabled technologies. You will lead programme development, manage complex stakeholder relationships, and contribute to Industry Development planning.

Key focus areas include research for long-term strategies, market intelligence, attracting space companies, linking them with end-user sectors, and