Role Overview
The Manager, Industry Development & Internationalisation will help advance the organisation's priorities across industry engagement, public policy and international growth. The role works closely with business leaders, industry networks, public-sector stakeholders and overseas partners to identify emerging issues, develop high-impact initiatives and strengthen the organisation's position as a trusted contributor to Singapore's business ecosystem.
Key Responsibilities
Industry Development & Engagement
- Manage and develop sectoral and functional industry networks, strengthening participation, engagement and long-term value for stakeholders.
- Work with business leaders and public-sector partners to identify industry trends, challenges and opportunities.
- Translate industry insights into practical initiatives, capability-building programmes, policypriorities and collaborative projects.
- Support networkleaders in shaping relevant events, dialogues and initiatives that showcaseindustry expertise and deliver measurable outcomes.
- Facilitate cross-sector partnerships and ecosystem-wide initiatives.
- Track programme performance and outcomes, ensuring alignment with organisational priorities.
Government & Stakeholder Relations
- Build and manage trusted relationships with ministries, statutory boards, regulators, industry bodies and business leaders.
- Serve as an effective bridge between the business community and public-sector stakeholders, ensuring industry perspectives are accurately represented in policy discussions.
- Represent the organisation in consultations, working groups, taskforces and industry dialogues.
- Identify opportunities for strategic collaboration with public and private-sector partners.
Policy Advocacy & Thought Leadership
- Monitor developments in trade, taxation, sustainability, digitalisation, workforce and industry transformation, and provide timely briefings to internal and external stakeholders.
- Develop position papers, consultation responses, policy submissions, briefing notes and advocacy materials in partnership with senior leadership and industry stakeholders.
- Gather and analyse qualitative and quantitative insights to support evidence-based recommendations.
- Contribute to thought-leadership content and initiatives that strengthen the organisation's credibility in government-industry dialogue.
Internationalisation & Partnerships
- Develop and execute internationalisation initiatives, including trade missions, market-access programmes, strategic partnerships and cross-border collaborations.
- Build relationships with overseas business organisations, diplomatic missions, government agencies and industry partners.
- Identify commercially sustainable programmes and partnership opportunities that support organisational growth.
- Coordinate inbound and outbound business delegations, corporate visits and international engagements.
- Support the development and implementation of partnership agreements and memoranda o funderstanding.
Other Responsibilities
- Undertake other responsibilities and strategic projects assigned by the director or senior leadership.
Candidate Profile
- At least 8 years of relevant experience in government relations, public policy, industry development, stakeholder engagement, international business or a related field.
- Strong understanding of Singapore's business and public-policy environment, with an established network across government, industry and business organisations.
- Demonstrated success in advocacy, partnership development, programme design and stakeholder management.
- Experience managing industry networks, advisory groups, councils or multi-stakeholder platforms.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare policy papers, executive briefs and persuasive proposals.
- Confident in engaging senior executives, government officials and international partners.
- Analytical, forward-looking and commercially astute, with strong project management and execution skills.
- Able to work independently, manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively across teams
The key performance measures for this position include but not limited to:
- Whether industry networks is engaging and high-performing, delivering clear value to stakeholders.
- Strong and trusted relationships with government, business and international partners.
- Practical industry-development and policy initiatives that respond to business priorities.
- Successful international programmes and partnerships with measurable strategic or commercial outcomes.
- Increased visibility and credibility for the organisations within Singapore and key overseas markets.
