Innovation Programme Lead

1 day ago

Singapore RMA CONTRACTS PTE. LTD. Full time

**Innovation Programme Lead (Digital Innovation & Fintech Programmes)**
**Location**: Singapore
**Employment Type**: Full-Time
**Salary**: Competitive, commensurate with experience

A leading bank with a strong presence in digital transformation is seeking a dynamic **Innovation Programme Lead**to drive end-to-end innovation programmes and community engagement initiatives. This role sits within a strategic innovation hub and offers the opportunity to shape digital innovation within the organisation and across the broader fintech and accelerator ecosystem.

**About the Role**:
As the Innovation Programme Lead, you’ll play a key role in **conceptualising, executing and managing innovation and accelerator programmes**—both internal and external—centered around a vibrant innovation space. You will be the bridge between business units, technology teams, startups and the innovation community, championing creativity, experimentation and transformation.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Lead the **planning and execution**of digital innovation and community programmes, using a central hub as the anchor.
- Build strong rapport with internal teams and the broader fintech/startup/accelerator ecosystem, both online and offline.
- Design and manage **end-to-end programme delivery**—from programme structure and budgeting to marketing, stakeholder management and daily operations.
- Examples include:
Internal accelerators with business and tech stakeholders
External accelerators with fintech/startup participation
- Prepare and deliver compelling presentations to stakeholders, including programme proposals, updates and outcome reports.
- Offer innovation mentorship and advisory, including:
Business use cases tied to industry trends
Innovation ambitions, design enhancements, and user experience (UI/UX) perspectives
- Collaborate across teams for **rapid prototyping**, including ideation, wireframing, and user testing.
- Facilitate **workshops and training sessions**using innovation frameworks and tools.

**What We’re Looking For**:

- Minimum **3 years of experience**managing innovation initiatives (e.g. accelerators, hackathons, innovation labs).
- Strong grasp of UI/UX principles with working knowledge of tools like **Figma**, **Adobe XD**, or **Illustrator**.
- Skilled in Microsoft **PowerPoint and Excel**(basic formulas and data handling).
- A resourceful, self-motivated individual with the ability to manage **multiple projects across diverse scopes**.
- Thrives in fast-paced, evolving environments and is comfortable working with mínimal structure.
- Excellent **communication skills**- both written and verbal.
- **Bonus**: Familiarity with design or programming languages.

**Why Join Us?**:
This is more than a job - it’s a chance to join a **forward-thinking financial institution**that treats innovation as a core driver of transformation. You’ll be part of a small, nimble team that pushes boundaries and works closely with industry players, thought leaders, and entrepreneurs.

If you're a proactive doer who gets excited about innovation ecosystems and building the future of financial services, we'd love to meet you.

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