Manager - Partnerships, SMEs Go Digital

About the role

The SMEs Go Digital Division of the Enterprise Transformation and Innovation Group in IMDA helps small and medium-sized enterprises use digital technologies and build stronger digital capabilities to grow in the digital economy. This Manager role designs and executes partnership strategies and develops public-private partnerships that support SMEs' digital adoption.

Key responsibilities

• Design and execute partnership strategies, from stakeholder mapping and lead generation to partnership acquisition
• Develop public-private partnership initiatives supporting SMEs Go Digital priorities
• Identify and develop partnerships with technology companies, trade associations, chambers and others to drive digital adoption, including AI
• Negotiate partnerships with key stakeholders and manage partnership programmes to meet outcomes and deliverables
• Monitor partnership performance and drive continuous improvement
• Raise brand equity and awareness of partnership initiatives

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Marketing, Communications, Arts & Social Sciences or Business Administration
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in business development, consumer marketing, partnership development and/or programme management
• Track record of developing and implementing partnership programmes
• Sound understanding of the SME ecosystem, SME data and market research
• Proven stakeholder engagement and relationship management across diverse partner types
• Account management, programme execution and performance monitoring experience

Required skills

• Strategic thinking to design partnership initiatives aligned with organisational priorities
• Good understanding of technology and digitalisation
• Strong written and spoken communication and presentation skills
• Proactive team player who can also work independently with minimal supervision