IPI is an innovation catalyst that helps Singapore enterprises find new and innovative technologies to grow their business. We work closely with local companies to understand their challenges and global technology providers to find the best-fit solutions to address them.
About the Role
This role seeks to develop and execute strategic initiatives to engage corporates and government agencies in order to enhance IPI's service offerings to a wider target audience and contribute to achieving IPI's objectives. This is achieved by developing new initiatives to engage a wider pool of companies and selected strategic partners, to create opportunities for SMEs and startup companies to collaboratively address bigger challenges faced by corporates, industries and government agencies. This role involves conceptualising, designing and executing initiatives, engaging key decision-makers, conduct outreach and marketing to promote such initiatives, create channels to deliver the Corporate Open Innovation Programme, and developing a global network of solution providers.
This role will be a great fit for you if you possess:
- In-depth knowledge of the Singapore innovation ecosystem.
- Ability to conceptualise and develop programmes or initiatives.
- Skilled in refining problem statements and assessing business needs.
- Proficient in project management and meeting deadlines.
- Strategic and lateral thinking capabilities, with strong problem-solving skills.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build strategic partnerships.
- Exceptional interpersonal and networking skills to cultivate strong relationships with diverse stakeholders.
- Effective people management, negotiation, and communication skills.
- Eagerness to continuously learn across various industries and technologies.
- Adaptable and able to thrive under pressure.
Responsibilities
1. Engagement of corporates, local large enterprises and local government agencies (collectively organisations)
- Develop and execute plans to engage organisations across different sectors to support their open innovation journey.
- Assess and identify gaps that IPI's Open Innovation Programme can address.
- Identify the key stakeholders and champions from various organisations and build good relationships.
- Identify the relevant business units that own the problem statement and/or technology and ensure their buy-in to the Programme.
- Convince and onboard organisations onto IPI's Open Innovation Programme.
2. Lead and manage Open Innovation Programme(s)
- Lead and manage Open Innovation Programs to contribute to IPI's strategic goals and targets.
- Regularly track, assess, and report on the progress and outcomes of ongoing initiatives.
- Project manages Open Innovation Programme(s) to ensure timely delivery of desired outcomes.
- Foster and strengthen relationships with corporate and government contacts.
- Guide and motivate project teams to ensure the successful completion of goals within set timelines.
3. Develop and drive initiatives and programmes to anchor IPI's role as a credible OI facilitator
- Design and implement unique programs that set IPI apart from other innovation facilitators.
- Enhance existing initiatives and develop new ones that complement current offerings.
- Identify new opportunities with corporates, local large enterprises and government agencies to offer Open Innovation services.
- Develop and execute strategic marketing and engagement plans to attract local and international corporates.
- Conceptualise and execute business models and balance revenue generation with IPI's achievements/targets.
- Regularly review, study and measure up against other similar programmes/services by organisations operating OI programmes, and ensure IPI's OI programme's key differentiating factors remain relevant and competitive.
Job Requirements
1. Experience
- At least 5 years of relevant working experience in business development or international relations.
- Strong business acumen and business development skills with client-facing experience, preferably in technical fields.
2. Academic Background
- Bachelor or Masters in any field, preferably in general science and engineering, with the ability to appreciate and understand technology.
Overall, this role offers a unique blend of responsibilities that requires you to be both technically knowledgeable and client-focused. It's a great opportunity for someone who wants to learn, grow, and make a positive impact on Singapore enterprises.
