Deputy/Assistant Director, AI

4 weeks ago


Singapore GVT Government Technology Agency Full time
IMDA is spearheading Singapore's drive to be a world leading Digital Economy. IMDA aims to empower our companies and workforce to harness the power of digital technologies to drive innovation and foster trust in an increasingly digital world.

We are looking for a Deputy Director who will play a pivotal role in leading our Research, Innovation and Enterprise (RIE) efforts in AI and Trust Technologies, cross-domain research, and research to business development. The successful candidate is a highly motivated and independent team player who has demonstrated experience developing research to business strategies, driving thought leadership activities for Singapore and orchestrating international partnerships through the RIE. He/she will have opportunities to collaborate with local and international research communities and international organisations, such as WEF, GPAI and NIST, to drive technology thought leadership.

Join us in our journey and jointly architect Singapore's digital future.

Responsibilities

  • Develop research to business strategies in the areas of AI and Trust Technologies, as well as cross-domain research that is aligned to national strategic interests. Prepare RIE funding initiatives and develop theories of success to drive the research programmes.
  • Strategise to create impactful collaborations with Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs) and Research Institutes (RIs) in AI and Trust Technologies, as well as cross-domain research. Represent Singapore and/or IMDA in relevant research and technology forums and standards setting committees.
  • Lead efforts in translate research findings into viable business opportunities.
  • Drive international collaborations.
  • Support the senior leadership team in monitoring and contextualising global shifts and technology developments in AI and Trust Technologies, Cross-Domain Research, to make timely recommendations to drive policy, capture new value and/or pre-empt anticipated risks.
  • Share our point of view of AI and Trust Technologies, Cross-Domain Research in blogs, social media and papers.
  • Mentor and coach the team. Instil a culture of curiosity, compassion, continuous improvement and continuous development.

Qualifications and Skills

  • Holds at least Bachelor Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related field
  • At least 10 years of experience in managing technology teams in research and/or engineering
  • At least 3 years of experience in RIE ecosystem
  • Strategic thinker with collaborative attitude and a strong team player.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, as well as strong presentation and engagement skills
  • Strong stakeholder management skills to work with both local and overseas partners and stakeholders.

Position will be commensurate with experience.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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