This role is responsible for formulating regulatory and operation policies, and processes relating to telcos’ use of space and land to provide telecom services. This includes long-term planning for developments to cater for relevant infrastructure upfront, establishing clear rules of engagements for access by telcos, and establishing the roles and responsibilities between development owners vis-à-vis telcos. These cover both public and private land/development owners. These are in support of IMDA’s vision of a building a vibrant, world class info-communications sector that drives the Digital Economy.
Info-communications Media Development Authority
Manager (Infrastructure and Access Management)
Fixed Terms
Closing on 30 Dec 2026What the role is
What you will be working on
- Policy development and review of infrastructure and access matters, which may include reviewing the Telecommunications Act, the Code of Practice for Info-communication Facilities in Buildings and guidelines pertaining to telecommunication infrastructure deployments.
- Operationalise and implement policy frameworks, in particular for major infrastructure developments involving national/public locations and very large developments.
- Liaise and coordinate with internal divisions (e.g., standards division, consumer fronting division, legal division) to formulate and implement recommendations, as well as take enforcement actions.
- Liaise and coordinate with external stakeholders (other government agencies that manage land resource matters and infrastructure deployment in public areas (e.g., roads, footpath, planting verge, etc)) to facilitate space/land planning and/or allocation for telcos’ deployments.
- Liaise and coordinate with telcos to implement government initiatives (e.g., Geospatial related projects, implementation of utility services ducts, etc).
What we are looking for
- Background in Public Policy, Engineering, Business, Legal or related areas.
- Minimum 10 years of experience and those with prior experience in the infocomm industry, civil works and/or knowledge of regulatory concepts and frameworks would be an advantage.
- Good analytical, writing and communication skills.
- Ability to work and deliver under tight deadlines.
- Ability to work in a team as well as independently.
- Good stakeholder engagement skills.
- Good presentation and facilitation skills.
About your application process
This job is closing on 30 Dec 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 Info-communications Media Development Authority or the wider Public Service.
About Info-communications Media Development Authority
Info-communications Media Development Authority (www.imda.gov.sg) offers a rewarding career that gives you a front seat in the fast-changing infocomm media sector, where technology and content are shaping the way people view the world more than ever.
We offer a wide range of opportunities, where talented individuals and teams can make a difference. Whether you are developing a telecommunications policy affecting consumers or spearheading a scheme to nurture budding media talents, each member of IMDA contributes towards driving innovation, enhancing productivity for economic growth, and improving the quality of life for all Singaporeans.
As a statutory board in the Ministry of Communications and Information, IMDA promotes and regulates the infocomm and media sectors.
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