Job Description

What the role is:

IMDA is spearheading Singapore\'s drive to be a world leading Digital Economy. IMDA aims to empower our companies and workforce with digital technologies and enable Singapore to be a leading Digital Economy.

We are currently seeking a Wired Communications team lead to spearhead a skilled team of engineers to drive the future of wired communication networks. As a Wired communications team lead, you will play a crucial role in leading a dedicated team focused on advancing wired infrastructure technologies, including quantum networking and security aspects. Your responsibilities will include programme management, technical guidance, and the fostering of a productive and collaborative team environment. This role provides a unique opportunity to be part of the transformation of Singapore\'s wired infrastructure landscape. The successful candidate is a strategic and analytic thinker who also enjoys exploring frontier technologies.

Join us in our journey and jointly architect Singapore\'s digital future.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of engineers, including quantum engineers and security specialists working on wired infrastructure projects.
• Guide the team\'s focus on architecting, designing and development of wired infrastructure systems, including quantum and security aspects.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop strategic goals, strategy, development plans and capability built up for wired communications technology development in Singapore.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team of engineers, researchers, and industry partners to design and develop advanced and emerging wired communications technologies, including Quantum Internet infrastructure and Quantum Key Distribution Infrastructure.
• Facilitate effective communication within the team and with stakeholders.
• Stay current with industry trends and advancements in wired communication technologies.
• Prepare technology think pieces, technical documentation and present project updates to stakeholders.
• Provide mentorship, professional development opportunities, and support to team members.
• Collaborate with whole of government teams, industry, and academic partners to develop strategies on emerging communications technologies.
• Work in a cross-functional teams to develop strategy, implementation design and plan for nationwide communications infrastructure solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor\'s or Master\'s degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunication Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields.
• At least 7 years of experience in advance wired communication projects, with a focus on quantum and security technologies is preferred.
• Proven leadership skills with experience managing technical teams.
• Solid understanding of wired communication networks, quantum networking, and security principles.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience with programme management tools and methodologies.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• An avid learner on new and emerging technologies.

Position will be commensurate with experience.

Only short-listed candidates will be notified.

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About 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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