Jobs at Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB)

Leads strategic communications, branding, media relations, and public engagement for IMDA’s emerging technology portfolio. The role develops narratives and messaging frameworks, manages multi-agency and partner communications, shapes public perception of robotics initiatives, oversees digital and social channels, monitors engagement and sentiment, handles crisis communications, and advises senior stakeholders. It also mentors team members and establishes playbooks, reporting routines, and engagement standards.

Develops and reviews licensing policies and regulatory frameworks for telecommunications, digital infrastructure, and postal sectors. Evaluates data center and cloud provider license applications, coordinates with government agencies and internal teams, implements licensing frameworks, and handles industry licensing queries. The role requires integrating strategic, economic, security, resilience, sustainability, consumer, and industry considerations while communicating effectively with stakeholders.

Analyzes employment data and labor market trends, researches industry developments, engages stakeholders, and develops data-driven manpower policies and initiatives for the ICT and Media sector. Collaborates with public agencies to formulate and implement workforce strategies supporting economic needs and company manpower requirements.

Manage ICT and media jobs and skills programmes supporting Singapore’s digital workforce. Responsibilities include analyzing manpower trends, engaging government and industry stakeholders, preparing recommendations, operationalizing programmes, onboarding partners, administering grants, tracking budgets and deliverables, and reporting progress to management. The role also supports workforce training, upskilling, and job creation initiatives across the technology and media sectors.

Manage digital inclusion grant programmes, including proposal evaluation, recommendations, awards, claims, disbursements, fund utilisation, reporting and governance. Develop projects with public, private and community partners, manage donor relationships, support steering committee activities, coordinate events, and improve grant administration processes. The role requires strong stakeholder engagement, project management, communication, financial analysis and risk assessment skills.

Develop and update Singapore data protection policies and laws, provide guidance on personal data protection requirements, advise internal teams and public agencies, engage local and international stakeholders, monitor global technology trends, and support senior management in international meetings. The role will eventually lead project teams and mentor junior colleagues.

Develops and manages end-to-end digital and social media content for PDPC, including content calendars, copywriting, video production, visual design, editing, publishing, and performance optimisation. Coordinates with internal stakeholders, senior management, vendors, and partners to create audience-focused content, videos, publications, and infographics across multiple platforms.

Develop and implement policy and operational frameworks for Singapore’s international submarine cable connectivity. The role involves resource planning, licensing facilitation, stakeholder coordination, international policy engagement, and support for submarine cable deployment, maintenance, and repair. It requires strong analytical, writing, communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills, along with the ability to work independently and under tight deadlines.

Leads strategic planning, cross-division policy analysis, and development of strategies, plans, and programs for Singapore’s digital economy. Translates long-term organizational and AI priorities into actionable workplans, coordinates strategic resources and corporate initiatives with government agencies, monitors IMDA-wide program outcomes, and recommends adjustments. The role requires strong understanding of infocomm and media sectors, public policy, critical thinking, judgment, communication, and stakeholder management.

Manages Singapore’s radio frequency spectrum through technical studies, RF measurements, interference investigations, wireless technology assessments, and national event planning. Oversees spectrum monitoring systems, RF equipment, vendors, procurement, and RF-related projects from kickoff through acceptance testing. The role requires on-site investigations, stakeholder engagement, administrative support, and 24/7 standby availability for urgent incidents.

Manage a portfolio of Singapore-based ICT companies, engaging senior stakeholders to understand growth plans and develop collaborations, projects, partnerships, and pilot deployments. Coordinate with government agencies and ecosystem partners, leverage support programs and incentives, administer account activities, and provide policy and program input. Contribute to a horizontal growth engine such as emerging technologies, markets, talent, or digitalization to support ICT industry development.

The Senior Manager supports the Deputy Director for Marcomms to design integrated marketing campaigns, manage stakeholder relations, and analyze campaign effectiveness.

Develop and execute marketing communications for the SMEs Go Digital platform, including messaging, success stories, newsletters, website and platform content, media partnerships, outreach events, and marketing campaigns. The role manages agencies and suppliers, budgets, procurement, content performance measurement, and brand consistency while engaging SME audiences through relevant digitalisation content.

Leads Singapore-China digital economy collaboration, technology policy engagement, and strategic partnerships. Responsibilities include monitoring China's technology landscape, developing engagement strategies, advising senior management, building government and industry relationships, identifying G2G and B2B opportunities, coordinating bilateral workstreams, and representing IMDA in regional engagements. The role is based in China after an initial Singapore assignment and includes supervision of regional operations.

Oversee the operations, resilience, availability, and continuous improvement of Singapore’s eGazette Website, an Essential Service. Manage publication workflows, service providers, system upgrades, cybersecurity, incident response, business continuity, disaster recovery, and operational governance. Coordinate with government agencies, the Government Printer, and other stakeholders; monitor service performance; address public feedback; and provide recommendations on risks, improvements, and service management.

Oversee contract lifecycle and vendor governance, manage programme and OPEX budgets, implement governance and risk controls, support audits, track vendor KPIs with dashboards, coordinate logistics/facilities, and liaise with Finance, Procurement and Legal to ensure compliance and fiscal discipline.

The role involves strategizing and implementing AI fluency training, leading upskilling efforts for the tech workforce, managing projects, budgets, and resource development, while collaborating with various stakeholders.

Provides administrative, financial, and logistical support to Group Legal. Responsibilities include office administration, calendar and meeting coordination, invoice and vendor payment processing, budget tracking, legal spend and contract records, procurement support, and planning events, training, and stakeholder engagements. The role requires discretion with confidential legal matters, strong organization, effective communication, multitasking, and proficiency with common office software.

Drive value creation and market activation for Singapore-based digital technology companies in Accreditation and Spark programmes. Build relationships with founders and CXOs, develop go-to-market strategies, identify market opportunities, create marketing narratives, execute campaigns and industry engagements, support presales and buyer-solution matching, develop strategic partnerships, and track business outcomes. The role requires strong business development, marketing, communications, ecosystem engagement, and ICT startup experience.

Develops and executes partnership strategies for SMEs Go Digital, including stakeholder mapping, partner acquisition, public-private initiatives, negotiations, programme account management, performance monitoring, and brand awareness. The role builds relationships with technology companies, trade associations, chambers, and other strategic partners to drive SME digital adoption and achieve organisational priorities.