Submarine Cable Policy & Operations Lead

sggovterp; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

sggovterp seeks a policy and planning professional to oversee Singapore's international submarine cable connectivity. You will shape long-term policy, facilitate licensing and landings, and coordinate with multiple government agencies and international counterparts to support deployment, maintenance and repairs.

The role requires strong analytical, writing and communication skills, and the ability to work under tight deadlines both in a team and independently.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical thinking and ability to interpret data and policy implications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven stakeholder engagement and collaboration abilities.
• Comfort with presenting and facilitating discussions.
• Ability to deliver under tight deadlines with quality work.

Responsibilities

• Policy review and guidance on submarine cable matters.
• Implement policy frameworks and assess land/sea resource allocation.
• Coordinate with internal divisions and external agencies to plan submarine cable landings.
• Support evaluation and approval of submarine cable licence applications.
• Engage internationally to develop norms and policies for deployment and maintenance.

Skills

Analytical

Written comms

Stakeholder engagement

Presentation

Deadline-driven

Education

Economics/Public Policy/Engineering/Business

Job description

sggovterp seeks a policy and planning professional to oversee Singapore's international submarine cable connectivity. You will shape long-term policy, facilitate licensing and landings, and coordinate with multiple government agencies and international counterparts to support deployment, maintenance and repairs.

The role requires strong analytical, writing and communication skills, and the ability to work under tight deadlines both in a team and independently.