Technology Strategy Lead — Transport Policy & R&D

Ministry of Transport; Singapore; Presencial; SGD 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Ministry of Transport in Singapore seeks an Assistant Director/Senior Assistant Director in Technology Strategy to advance transport connectivity through S&T policy, data innovation and R&D portfolio management.

You will shape long‑term technology policy, coordinate with MOT agencies, and translate emerging technologies into future transport capabilities while engaging stakeholders to drive cross‑sector collaboration.

Formación

• 3 years’ experience in public policy, S&T strategy, or data governance.
• Strong analytical and writing skills; ability to synthesize complex information.
• Familiarity with futures thinking, innovation ecosystems, and public sector transformation.
• Knowledge in public infrastructure, transport and engineering sector.

Responsabilidades

• Formulate science and technology (S&T) and data policies aligned with national transport and connectivity goals.
• Draft components of the MOT Family S&T Frameworks, programmes and plans.
• Work with MOT agencies to shape longer-term R&D priorities across land, aviation, maritime and logistics.
• Plan and engage stakeholders using futures thinking and horizon scanning methodologies.
• Monitor and assess emerging technologies (e.g., AI, cybersecurity, next generation infrastructure) and their relevance to the transport sector.
• Identify opportunities to translate emerging technologies and research into future transport capabilities and applications.
• Contribute to risk assessments and help identify regulatory gaps or strategic vulnerabilities concerning new scientific and technological advancements.
• Liaise with other MOT HQ divisions, and SBs to engage external partners and align policy directions.
• Organise and manage working groups and inter-agency meetings to support collaborative initiatives.
• Drive strategic R&D initiatives from problem definition through programme development and funding approvals.
• Harmonise R&D governance, approval and programme-management approaches across the MOT family.
• Identify portfolio gaps, overlaps and opportunities for synergies, and synthesise technical and policy considerations for management decisions.
• Assist in implementing capability development programmes to enhance S&T planning and R&D portfolio management, and data and AI literacy across the MOT family.
• Work across MOT to connect R&D with policy, regulatory, AI and industry efforts, and facilitate downstream pull-through of mature technologies.

Conocimientos

Analytical skills

Written communication

Public policy

S&T strategy

Educación

Background in engineering, science & technology or public policy

Descripción del empleo

Ministry of Transport in Singapore seeks an Assistant Director/Senior Assistant Director in Technology Strategy to advance transport connectivity through S&T policy, data innovation and R&D portfolio management.

You will shape long‑term technology policy, coordinate with MOT agencies, and translate emerging technologies into future transport capabilities while engaging stakeholders to drive cross‑sector collaboration.