Senior Manager / Assistant Vice President, Digital Industry Singapore

Economic Development Board

Permanent

What the role is

About EDB

The Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), a government agency under the Ministry of Trade and Industry, is responsible for strategies that enhance Singapore’s position as a global center for business, innovation and talent. We undertake investment promotion and industry development, and work with international businesses, both foreign and local, by providing information, connection to partners and access to government incentives for their investments. Our mission is to create sustainable economic growth, with vibrant business and good job opportunities for Singapore.

For more information on EDB, please visit www.edb.gov.sg.

About Digital Industry Singapore (DISG)

The Digital Industry Singapore (DISG) office is a joint office comprising officers from EDB, ESG and IMDA to oversee Singapore’s efforts to build up its technology ecosystem. DISG drives job creation, capability building, enterprise development and internationalization across key local and international digital enterprises.

What you will be working on

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Account Management

Serve as the main contact person from DISG for a portfolio of companies (e.g. Google, Alibaba, Facebook, SAP etc.)
Cultivate strategic relationships and build trust with key company executives
Develop deep understanding of clients’ multi-faceted needs and operations to implement and execute coherent client engagement strategies
Lead the execution of projects and initiatives related to portfolios of companies
Identify, negotiate and structure project opportunities to secure “win-win” outcomes for clients and Singapore
Collaborate with other teams in DISG and in other parts of the Singapore Government for project development, related negotiations and smooth execution of end-to-end account management process

Industry Analysis and Strategy Development

Lead/ undertake initiatives/ thematic analysis of emerging technology areas, such as AI, cybersecurity, talent, and infrastructure
Formulate strategies and develop value propositions to champion for Singapore’s digital economy
Co-develop, influence and provide input (where relevant) on policies or product/ service development to appropriate teams in DISG and/or rest of Singapore government on policies or product/ service development (e.g. in incentive design, trade policies)
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to co-create solutions and ideas to enable partnerships with different ecosystem players (e.g. companies, education institutions, government agencies etc.)

What we are looking for

To meet the challenges of this role, you must have/be:

At least 6 – 8 years of relevant work experience; experience in technology sector, account management, business development, strategy development, and public sector experience would be advantageous. A candidate found suitable at the Assistant Vice President level would be expected to lead a team
Keen interest in the digital industry with a strong desire to understand technological trends that influence the industry
Strong conceptual & analytical thinking skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and spoken; including ability and experience in engaging stakeholders
Self-motivated and positive attitude, excellent work ethic and a team player
Singaporean

Applicants may expect to receive an application outcome within 8 weeks of application date.

About Economic Development Board

EDB is the lead government agency responsible for planning & executing strategies to enhance Singapore's position as a global business centre and grow the Singapore Economy. We dream, design and deliver solutions that create value for investors and companies in Singapore. Through that, we attract economic opportunities and jobs for the people of Singapore and help shape our country's economic future.