- Opportunity to work on cutting edge Technologies
- Newly created role
About Our Client
Our client, a government agency dedicated to driving innovation for local businesses, is on a mission to connect enterprises with cutting-edge technologies tailored to their needs. This passionate team collaborates closely with businesses, forging strong relationships with global tech innovators to fuel growth and collaboration. They are seeking dynamic individuals with a growth mindset, a tech-savvy outlook, and a solid understanding of business dynamics to join them in propelling companies to new heights through emerging tech solutions.
Job Description
As a Manager of innovation & Technology , you will be responsible for:
Supporting Companies on Their Innovation Journey
* Play a pivotal role in value-adding to the business growth strategies of Singapore companies to identify business pain points and uncover their innovation and technology needs.
* Tap into the global innovation network to seek out and match relevant technologies that can address the identified needs.
* Work closely with Singapore companies to render support to the decision-makers, so as to navigate the nuances of adopting and commercializing technologies.
Deepening and Enlarging Global Innovation Network
* Reach out to global innovation nodes both locally and overseas to enlarge the innovation network.
* Access innovation and technologies from diverse sources to address the needs of Singapore Enterprises.
* Upkeep and deepen relationships with technology partners who are keen to out-license or avail their technology for co-creation purposes by featuring them online virtual marketplace as well as sharing them with technology seekers.
Capturing Mindshare and Engaging Industry
* Curate technologies that can address upcoming trends and share these insights via forums or publications.
* Design and execution of thought leadership initiatives, and industry engagement activities including IPI's flagship event - Tech Innovation, to catalyze innovation adoption.
* Seek out innovative solvers that can address various Open Innovation Challenges that are organized for corporates.
The Successful Applicant
- At least 3 years of relevant industry experience in a client-facing capacity, involving technology development, adoption, or commercialization, in any of the following areas: Energy and Environment, Mechatronics, Infocomm (AI/ML, Natural Language Processing), Electronics (IoT, Sensors)
- Bachelor or Master in Science and Engineering
- Able to work independently in an evolving and dynamic environment
- Comfortable to work on a broad range of topics that are beyond one's field experience or formal training
- A curious mind that is quick to understand new technologies in emerging fields, carry out technology due diligence and market assessments
- Comfortable to handle both business and technology aspects in projects and client engagements
What's on Offer
You will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and tackle challenging projects that will keep you engaged and motivated. What's more, our client has an excellent track record of promoting from within, providing you with the opportunity to build a long-term career with the organization while advancing your professional goals.
