Senior Manager, Future Communications & Frontier Tech

About the role

IMDA is looking for a Senior Manager to lead its Research, Innovation and Enterprise (RIE) efforts in Future Communications and Frontier Technologies, cross-domain research and research-to-business development. The role sits within a team that works with local and international research communities and organisations to build technology thought leadership.

Key responsibilities

• Work with internal stakeholders to develop research-to-business strategies in Future Communications and Frontier Technologies and cross-domain research aligned to national interests.
• Prepare RIE funding initiatives and ensure funded programmes progress well.
• Create collaborations with Institutes of Higher Learning and Research Institutes in these fields.
• Lead efforts to turn research findings into viable business opportunities.
• Support international collaborations.
• Help senior leadership monitor global shifts and technology trends so they can recommend timely policy actions, capture new value and pre-empt risks.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering or a related field.
• At least 10 years of experience in relevant fields.
• Familiarity with the RIE ecosystem.
• Strategic thinker with a collaborative attitude and strong stakeholder management skills with local and overseas partners.

The position is commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and experience; only shortlisted candidates will be notified.