[What the role is]
IMDA is spearheading Singapores drive to be a world leading Digital Economy. IMDA aims to empower our companies and workforce with digital technologies and enable Singapore to be a leading Digital Economy in the global area. BizTech group focuses on driving industry adoption of frontier technologies, such as AI/Data, 5G and Trust Technologies, and work with the National Research Foundation, Institutes of Higher Learning and Research Institutes on upstream research and translation at scale.
The successful candidate will be part of the Tech Policy team that advances policy to drive adoption and commercialisation of emerging technologies in Singapore, strengthening resilience and capturing economic opportunities.
[What you will be working on]
Work scope includes:
- Provide expert guidance and support on technology policy related issues and development
- Be a thought leader on technology policies
- Direct research and analysis on technology policies and their impact on various stakeholder
- Develop strategies on the usage of emerging technologies based on research and analysis
- Align IMDAs efforts with broader national efforts, coordinating and cooperating across Government
- Identify relevant international forums, partners and support activities to amplify IMDAs voice and influence
- Communicate and engage key external stakeholders on related issues
Key deliverables:
- Strategic think-pieces and policy positions across BizTech Groups tech areas - AI, quantum, 5G/6G, trust tech, green ICT
- Updates on key developments and trends in tech policy areas
- Strategic narratives on BizTech Group initiatives
- Secure resources for BizTech Groups ambitions
Requirements
- At least 10 years of experience in working with technology teams in policy, research and/or engineering
- 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
- International experience, industry experience and familiarity with the Singapore government highly valued
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Position will be commensurate with experience.
[What we are looking for]
