CareerPlan

Assistant Director, Communications and Public Engagement

IMD - Mapletree Business City, MBC BLK 10, SGFull-time2026-10-09 → 2026-11-10

Core

Lead strategic communications, branding, and public engagement for Singapore's emerging technology portfolio, specifically the Punggol Digital District robotics precinct.

Role type

Senior strategic communications and public engagement lead

Builds

Public awareness and acceptance of robotics and intelligent systems in public spaces

Domain

Digital economy, robotics, quantum communications, public policy

Deliverable

dashboards & analysis

Required skills

Strategic communications, public relations, public engagement, narrative development, multi-agency stakeholder management, media relations, crisis communications, data-driven analytics, executive presentation

Preferred skills

Crisis communications frameworks, matrixed environment navigation

Technologies

Social media platforms, digital channels

Responsibilities

Develop evidence-based narratives for policymakers and the public; establish brand identity and messaging frameworks; represent IMDA in cross-agency communications; manage stakeholder relationships for the Punggol Digital District; optimize digital and social media channels; monitor sentiment and engagement metrics; lead crisis communications responses; develop shared playbooks and engagement templates; mentor team members.