Manager / Senior Manager, Communications, National Robotics Programme (NRP)

About the role

The National Robotics Programme Office (NRPO) catalyses robotics R&D capabilities at Singapore's Institutes of Higher Learning and Research Institutes, and supports the Singapore Embodied AI Centre (EAIC), a national initiative under RIE2030. NRPO is looking for a self-motivated person to join and be assigned to EAIC to manage its communications activities, working closely with EAIC's leadership and communications colleagues.

Key responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of EAIC's communications plans and key messages to strengthen its profile and communicate its capabilities, activities and achievements.
• Manage the website and social media channels, including content planning, editing, publishing, keeping information accurate and monitoring audience engagement.
• Coordinate contributions from outreach and technical colleagues and obtain the necessary reviews and approvals.
• Prepare and coordinate publicity materials and announcements, and support media matters in consultation with corporate communications teams.
• Coordinate event publicity with the outreach lead and external vendors.
• Prepare briefs, presentations and meeting records, coordinate inputs across colleagues and partners, and track decisions and follow-up actions.
• Coordinate procurement, track expenditure and manage vendors for assigned communications activities, and support related administrative matters with NRPO.

Required profile

• Degree in Communications, Mass Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, Business Administration or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant professional experience.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in communications, corporate affairs, executive support or a related role, preferably in the public sector or a research and innovation environment.
• Experience implementing communications plans, creating content and managing websites and social media channels.
• Experience supporting senior leadership, with strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with the robotics and/or AI industry or research ecosystem is an added advantage.

Required skills

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including translating technical inputs into accessible content and preparing clear management briefs and correspondence.
• Good interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Sound judgement, professionalism and discretion with confidential and sensitive information.
• Proactive and adaptable approach, able to manage competing priorities and deliver under pressure.