Manager, Digital Industry Singapore

[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.

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]

Account Management- Serve as the contact person from EDB for a portfolio of companies- 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 EDB 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, infrastructure, digital and sensing- 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 EDB 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.)

Industry Analysis and Strategy Development- Lead/ undertake initiatives/ thematic analysis of emerging technology areas, such as AI, cybersecurity, talent, infrastructure, digital and sensing- 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 EDB 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 3 years of relevant work experience; experience in technology sector, account management, business development, and strategy development would be advantageous- Keen interest in the digital industry with a strong desire to learn about and 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- Experience working with/in emerging markets (especially with Chinese companies) will be beneficial- Chinese language proficiency will help communicate effectively in written and verbal form with clients.- Singaporean