Manager / Senior Manager (AI Governance)

Info-communications Media Development Authority

Fixed Terms

What the role is

IMDA is spearheading Singapore's drive to be a world leading Digital Economy. AI (e.g., Generative AI that powers applications like ChatGPT) is a digital technology with immense promise for innovation that benefits society, but needs to be carefully harnessed to mitigate potential risks.

We are looking for experienced individuals to join the AI Governance team as Managers/Senior Managers. They will formulate and implement policies and programmes to promote and ensure the responsible use of AI technologies by industry, such as AI testing and addressing challenges posed by Generative AI. The successful candidates are highly motivated team players who can also work independently to drive thought leadership activities for Singapore, manage international partnerships, and operationalise AI governance initiatives. They will have opportunities to work in a dynamic environment with both industry and other public sector agencies.

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

What you will be working on

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement robust AI governance strategies, programmes, frameworks and standards, and ensure that they are useful, relevant and implementable by industry. This includes developing new policies for generative AI and expanding ongoing efforts to develop AI testing.
• Promote the adoption of AI testing to help industry demonstrate responsible AI
• Stay abreast of global AI regulations, guidelines, standards and trends. Analyse their implications for Singapore and develop relevant responses and interventions.
• Strategise to create impactful collaborations with industry, international governments and standards organisations to advance Singapore's interest.
• Operationalise current AI governance initiatives to achieve desired outcomes.
• Collaborate with other public sector agencies to ensure AI governance initiatives in Singapore are aligned across sectors.
• Drive Singapore's thought leadership by participating at relevant international forums

What we are looking for

Requirements:

• Background in Computer Science, Data Science, Machine Learning, Computer/Electrical Engineering, Law, or a related field
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role, with a focus on AI, machine learning, or AI ethics and governance.
• Good understanding of AI technologies, their applications, and associated risks.
• Keen interests in AI development, including development in global AI regulations and guidelines.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex AI concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Strong stakeholder management skills to work with both local and overseas partners and stakeholders.

About Info-communications Media Development Authority

Info-communications Media Development Authority ) 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.

About your application process

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 for other roles within Info-communications Media Development Authority or the wider Public Service.