[What the role is]

[What you will be working on]

Strategic Partnerships and Ecosystem Development

• Develop and execute partnership strategies that support Singapore's media industry development objectives.
• Identify, cultivate and manage relationships with key local and international stakeholders across the media, technology and creative sectors.
• Lead the end-to-end development of strategic partnerships, from opportunity identification and stakeholder engagement to partnership structuring, internal approvals and implementation planning.
• Negotiate and manage strategic collaborations to deliver mutually beneficial outcomes for industry stakeholders and Singapore's media ecosystem.
• Serve as a key interface between IMDA and industry partners, building long-term relationships and advancing strategic objectives.

Industry Strategy and Planning

• Analyse industry trends, market developments and emerging opportunities to support the formulation of media industry strategies and priorities.
• Contribute to corporate planning, strategic reviews and reporting exercises, including the development of recommendations, workplans and performance updates for senior management.
• Develop strategic narratives, briefing materials and recommendations to support stakeholder engagement and decision-making.
• Support the design and implementation of internal governance processes, operating procedures and frameworks to strengthen programme delivery and organisational effectiveness.
• Monitor the progress and outcomes of key initiatives and partnerships, and drive reporting, evaluation and continuous improvement efforts.

Stakeholder Management and Project Delivery

• Work closely with stakeholders across IMDA, Whole-of-Government agencies and industry partners to drive alignment and achieve intended outcomes.
• Coordinate and oversee strategic initiatives and projects, ensuring effective implementation, governance and delivery of objectives.
• Manage stakeholder consultations, internal approval processes and project governance requirements, and provide regular updates to senior management.

[What we are looking for]

• 5 to 8 years of relevant experience in strategy, partnerships, business development, consulting, industry development, corporate planning, policy or related fields
• Demonstrated experience in developing and managing strategic partnerships, stakeholder engagement, or cross-sector collaborations.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to synthesise complex information and translate insights into actionable recommendations.
• Experience in project management, corporate planning, governance, programme implementation or organisational development would be advantageous.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills, including the ability to engage senior stakeholders and present recommendations effectively.
• Able to work independently, manage multiple priorities and navigate ambiguity in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with the media or creative sectors would be advantageous.