You will be part of the Maritime Network and Partnerships Office (MNPO) under the MPA Academy Division to support efforts to reinforce Singapore’s role as a Global Hub Port and leading International Maritime Centre. Reporting to the Director, you will lead the strategic planning, curation, and execution of the Singapore Maritime Week (SMW) — MPA’s flagship event and one of the world’s leading maritime shows, that convenes global thought leaders, industry executives, innovators, policymakers, and partners. This role shapes the overall programme narrative, oversees programme officers and the appointed event management vendor to deliver a world-class event that showcases Singapore’s maritime leadership.
Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore
Deputy Director (Maritime Network and Partnerships Office)
Fixed Terms
Closing on 30 May 2026What the role is
What you will be working on
Your main roles and responsibilities include:
- Lead the strategic planning and programme direction for Singapore Maritime Week; shape a cohesive, forward-looking programme across leadership dialogues, conferences, exhibitions, talent initiatives, and community events.
- Lead programme design and work with internal divisions to curate high-quality keynotes, panels etc. aligned with maritime priorities such as decarbonisation, digitalisation, and talent development consistent with the overall theme.
- Serve as the primary liaison for senior stakeholders and partners across government, industry, academic institutions, corporations and international organisations etc.
- Liaise and coordinate with partners to facilitate their involvement and participation in SMW.
- Provide regular updates to internal and external stakeholders and management and oversee the secretariat functions of the programme office.
- Manage and mentor a team of programme officers; oversee event management vendors to ensure seamless delivery.
- Execute, monitor and control all aspects of SMW and related programmes, including master schedules, strategically utilising resources to achieve the objectives within the agreed timelines, costs and performance expectations.
- Oversee post-event evaluation and undertake regular review to benchmark SMW against global maritime and business events to ensure continued relevance and thought leadership.
What we are looking for
- At least 8 to 10 years of work experience in leading major events, conferences, or strategic programmes — ideally at national, regional, or international scale.
- Excellent stakeholder management, communications, and copywriting skills
- Demonstrated leadership capabilities with experience managing teams and external vendors.
- Passion for the maritime sector and eagerness to contribute to Singapore’s role as a global maritime hub.
- Highly organised, adaptable, and able to thrive in fast-paced environments.
[What we are looking for]
- At least 8 to 10 years of work experience in leading major events, conferences, or strategic programmes — ideally at national, regional, or international scale.
- Excellent stakeholder management, communications, and copywriting skills
- Demonstrated leadership capabilities with experience managing teams and external vendors.
- Passion for the maritime sector and eagerness to contribute to Singapore’s role as a global maritime hub.
- Highly organised, adaptable, and able to thrive in fast-paced environments.
About your application process
This job is closing on 30 May 2026.
If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and apply for other roles within Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore or the wider Public Service.
About Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore
"The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) was established on 2 February 1996, with the mission to develop Singapore as a premier global hub port and international maritime centre (IMC), and to advance and safeguard Singapore's strategic maritime interests.
MPA is the driving force behind Singapore's port and maritime development, taking on the roles of Port Authority, Port Regulator, Port Planner, IMC Champion, and National Maritime Representative.
MPA partners the industry and other agencies to enhance safety, security and environmental protection in our port waters, facilitate port operations and growth, expand the cluster of maritime ancillary services, and promote maritime R&D and manpower development."
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