Strategic Partnerships & Industry Development Lead

Public Service Division; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

IMDA's Media Industry Group seeks a strategic leader to drive partnerships and industry development, strengthening Singapore’s media ecosystem.

You will analyse trends, shape planning and governance, and manage cross‑sector collaborations with government, industry, and international partners.

This role requires 5–8 years in strategy or business development, excellent stakeholder management, and the ability to deliver complex projects independently.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of relevant experience in strategy, partnerships, business development, consulting, industry development, corporate planning, policy or related fields.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and managing strategic partnerships, stakeholder engagement, or cross-sector collaborations.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to synthesise complex information and translate insights into actionable recommendations.
• Experience in project management, corporate planning, governance, programme implementation or organisational development would be advantageous.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills, including the ability to engage senior stakeholders and present recommendations effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute partnership strategies that support Singapore’s media industry development objectives.
• Identify, cultivate and manage relationships with key local and international stakeholders across the media, technology and creative sectors.
• Lead the end-to-end development of strategic partnerships, from opportunity identification and stakeholder engagement to partnership structuring, internal approvals and implementation planning.
• Negotiate and manage strategic collaborations to deliver mutually beneficial outcomes for industry stakeholders and Singapore’s media ecosystem.
• Serve as a key interface between IMDA and industry partners, building long-term relationships and advancing strategic objectives.
• Analyse industry trends, market developments and emerging opportunities to support the formulation of media industry strategies and priorities.
• Contribute to corporate planning, strategic reviews and reporting exercises, including the development of recommendations, workplans and performance updates for senior management.
• Develop strategic narratives, briefing materials and recommendations to support stakeholder engagement and decision-making.
• Support the design and implementation of internal governance processes, operating procedures and frameworks to strengthen programme delivery and organisational effectiveness.
• Monitor the progress and outcomes of key initiatives and partnerships, and drive reporting, evaluation and continuous improvement efforts.
• Work closely with stakeholders across IMDA, Whole-of-Government agencies and industry partners to drive alignment and achieve intended outcomes.
• Coordinate and oversee strategic initiatives and projects, ensuring effective implementation, governance and delivery of objectives.
• Manage stakeholder consultations, internal approval processes and project governance requirements, and provide regular updates to senior management.

Skills

Strategic partnerships

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Project management

Communication & influencing

Independent working

Media/creative familiarity

Job description

IMDA's Media Industry Group seeks a strategic leader to drive partnerships and industry development, strengthening Singapore’s media ecosystem.

You will analyse trends, shape planning and governance, and manage cross‑sector collaborations with government, industry, and international partners.

This role requires 5–8 years in strategy or business development, excellent stakeholder management, and the ability to deliver complex projects independently.