Manager, Strategy

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 What you will be working on: About Mobility Technological advancements have disrupted the way people and goods move from one place to another whether through the land, air or sea. EDB’s Mobility Division was formed in 2018 to make sense of the disruptions affecting mobility, in order to position Singapore for growth opportunities arising from these disruptions, including autonomous vehicles, electric vehicles and urban air mobility. As part of the team, you will find yourself at the forefront of shaping Singapore’s emerging Mobility ecosystem, as you contribute to the building of Singapore’s economic success. This is an individual contributor role. You will report to Vice President and Head of Strategy (Mobility). Responsibilities In this role, you will: Sense: Conduct in-depth analysis of emerging trends and developments in Mobility sectors across land, air and sea, through interviews, meetings and desktop research. You will meet the most exciting mobility companies globally, understand their business models and pain points, and explore how their cutting‑edge innovation may fit into Singapore’s emerging Mobility ecosystem. Develop: Design value propositions and products that are relevant to targeted mobility companies. You will explore how the Singapore Mobility ecosystem (including companies, research institutions, and government agencies) can partner with companies in emerging mobility sectors to create value. Execute: Collaborate with teams in EDB (e.g. Accounts, New Ventures, Policy & Planning) and government partners to implement value propositions including initiatives, policy changes, and programmes that will enable the growth of the Mobility ecosystem in Singapore. You will work on large‑scale, groundbreaking projects with the whole‑of‑government (WOG), and influence how mobility comes to life for Singapore. Scale: Scale adoption and buy‑in of relevant products and value propositions, by working with Accounts, Global Operations and the Investment Facilitation team. You will partner various teams in EDB and support them in their company engagements by jointly shaping new opportunities, lending industry expertise, and providing relevant products and value propositions. What we are looking for: Requirements At least 3 years of relevant work experience Excellent analytical and conceptual thinking Demonstrated ability to influence and communicate effectively to achieve intended outcomes Strong project management skills with the ability to deliver outcomes effectively across multiple workstreams Has an entrepreneurial mind‑set and demonstrated ability to adapt effectively in ambiguous situations Bachelor Degree in any discipline(s) 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr