Job Description

What the role is:Shaping Singapore\'s digital future, we at the Infocomm Media Development Authority often tackle head-on challenges that come with developing and deploying emerging, frontier technologies across various sectors. We Dream, Design and Deliver in the technology and media space, leading Singapore into a limitless digital future.Part of the Human Capital Cluster in IMDA, the Jobs and Skills Division is a dynamic team that works with multiple stakeholders to conceptualise, design, plan and implement infocomm media (I&C) training programmes to develop Singapore\'s digital workforce.If you are excited about developing Singapore\'s future digital workforce, come join us as an Assistant Manager / Manager under the Jobs and Skills division.Your role & responsibilities:Review data and insights on media and ICT manpower trends and challenges to help shape policies and programmes to support the needs of the sectorEngage stakeholders, such as employers, industry associations, unions, training institutions, industry partners, internal IMDA divisions and other government agencies to obtain ground sensing of the sector for policy and programme improvementPrepare internal submissions with assessment and recommendations to seek approval of projects, including presentation of proposals to senior managementOperationalise new manpower programmes, including establishing of processes, templates and guides for internal and external stakeholdersEngage and on-board industry partners, associations, training partners to collaborate on projects to train, upskill and create new job opportunities for SingaporeansMonitor progress of programmes, including tracking of project deliverables and budget drawdown in a timely mannerGrant administration, including evaluating achievement of programme outcomes in accordance to funding criteriaPrepare and provide timely programme and project updates and reports to management and relevant stakeholdersOther duties as assigne As part of the larger Human Capital Cluster, you may be assigned to stretched projects/tasks as part of staff development and exposure to other areas of work within IMDA.Requirements3 to 8 years of relevant working experience in project management roles and preferably with experience in the media industry or ICT industry, good working knowledge in media content production, AI/GenAI.Good working knowledge of data storytelling using data analytics tools such as Tableau and/or prior experience in administration of grants, either public or private would be added advantages.Performance driven, outcome oriented and meticulousWell-versed in management of stakeholders at all levels, both externally and internally.Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities: Able to work with ambiguity and loosely defined problem spaces.Management consulting skills will be an added advantage.Able to propose and implement solutions in narrow timeframes.Have good communication (writing and presentation) skills with experience in business development and/or in the public secwill be an added advantage.Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment under minimal supervision.Background in Media, Comms, Tech, or HR disciplines.Position offered will be commensurate with experience.Only shortlisted applicants will be notified.#LI-BR1About Info-communications Media Development Authority:Info-communications Media Development Authority (www.imda.gov.sg) 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.

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