Senior Manager

[What the role is]

To capture the potential and opportunities of the unmanned systems sector and emerging technologies for Singapore, the Technology and Strategic Planning section in CAAS’ Unmanned Systems Technology, Engineering and Planning (UTEP) Division assesses, identifies, and forges partnerships with the industry, other civil aviation authorities, and research entities to develop strategies to grow new business areas, initiate greenfield research, and develop capabilities. The Division also focuses on systems engineering, technology capabilities and resourcing for unmanned systems, such as the integration, implementation, and operational oversight of the maintenance of counter-UAS systems.

As a member of the Technology and Strategic Planning team, you will have a direct hand in shaping the future and development of unmanned systems technology in Singapore’s aviation sector, while getting exposure to some of the most exciting industry players and research institutes in the sector. We are hiring an officer to plan, strategise, coordinate, and implement initiatives to drive growth, capability development, and public acceptance to enable the safe adoption of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) and related technologies. The officer can expect to be involved in strategic decision-making that will shape the future of AAM in Singapore and internationally, contributing to CAAS' position as a thought leader in innovative and sustainable air mobility solutions.

[What you will be working on]

**Responsibilities**:

- Monitor and assess key emerging trends and developments in technologies and systems in the unmanned systems sector globally, and sense-make the implications for CAAS and Singapore.
- Formulate strategies and implement plans to drive growth and capability development in unmanned systems technologies in Singapore, in areas including but not limited to electric vertrical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, vertiports, and standards and technical references relevant to AAM technologies.
- Coordinate across multiple stakeholders, including other Singapore Government agencies, and drive CAAS’ strategic position and deliverables to create an enabling ecosystem for AAM trials and operations.
- Partner economic agencies (e.g. EDB) to engage foreign unmanned systems companies to anchor businesses in Singapore.
- Study considerations and develop and implement plans to drive public acceptance of unmanned systems technologies in Singapore.
- Engage and forge partnerships with key stakeholders including the industry, foreign civil aviation authorities and government agencies, and research entities, through platforms including but not limited to key forums and conferences, to grow new business areas.
- Opportunities to travel overseas to engage international partners, drive thought leadership, and maintain mind-share and cross-learning of best practices.

[What we are looking for]

**Requirements**:

- Passion for aviation and technology, in particular shaping the future and development of unmanned systems technology in Singapore.
- Experience in technology development in the public sector or industry experience in Advanced Air Mobility is a plus.
- Experience in standards and technical references development is a plus.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Strong project and stakeholder management skills, including ability to forge effective partnerships with stakeholders.
- A positive can-do attitude amidst a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.
- Tenacious, self-motivated, and a good team player with ability to build consensus.
- Good ethics and professional conduct, and with strong sense of care and responsibility.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).