Senior Assistant Director, Ecosystem Integration

Ministry of Digital Development and Information

. Lead Lorong AI's strategy and operations, including day-to-day management of its physical space, community experience, programmes and team .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeSingapore • SingaporeSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership in managing multidisciplinary teams and driving strategic initiatives within the AI ecosystem. Capable of building partnerships, fostering collaboration, and executing high-quality programmes that align with national AI strategies.

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Team ManagementStrategic Partnership DevelopmentAI Ecosystem UnderstandingProgramme ExecutionRelationship Building

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Soft Skills

OwnershipIndependenceProblem SolvingCommunicationAdaptability

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AIStartupsResearch CommercialisationInnovation HubsTechnology CompaniesCommunity EngagementEcosystem InitiativesKnowledge ExchangePartnershipsInternational Networks

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead Lorong AI's strategy and operations, including day-to-day management of its physical space, community experience, programmes and team
Set priorities, establish effective processes and ensure consistently high-quality execution
Develop initiatives that bring together researchers, founders, AI practitioners, enterprises and investors
Create an environment for knowledge exchange, collaboration and lasting relationships
Translate Singapore's National AI Strategy 2.0 and AI Missions into practical ecosystem initiatives
Connect talent, research, industry capabilities and opportunities for AI development and deployment
Build strategic partnerships with AI companies, research institutions, startups, investors and ecosystem organisations locally and globally
Identify opportunities for joint programmes, knowledge exchange and collaborations
Host senior industry leaders, international delegations and visiting AI innovators
Lead discussions, facilitate connections and represent Lorong AI at industry events, partner meetings and community gatherings
Manage and develop a multidisciplinary team across programming, partnerships, community engagement, communications and operations
Build a culture of ownership, initiative, collaboration and excellence in execution
Identify emerging needs and opportunities, refine Lorong AI's offerings, track outcomes and ensure programmes create tangible value

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong ownership and independence; ability to take a broad mandate, identify what needs to be done and drive it forward with minimal supervision
Ability to make decisions, solve problems and navigate ambiguity
Proven ability to manage teams, complex programmes and multiple workstreams while maintaining high standards
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with senior executives, researchers, founders and government stakeholders
Track record of building new initiatives, communities, partnerships or organisations
Resourceful, adaptable and willing to experiment
Strong understanding of the AI and technology ecosystem
Familiarity with AI, startups, research commercialisation or technology industry dynamics
Experience leading teams, developing talent, setting clear expectations and creating a culture of accountability and collaboration
Experience in startup ecosystems, accelerators, innovation hubs, technology companies, research institutions or community-led organisations particularly valuable
Experience working across international networks is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Opportunity to help build Singapore's AI ecosystem at a pivotal moment
Part of a small, ambitious team working at the intersection of government, frontier technology, entrepreneurship and international collaboration
Direct engagement with leading people and organisations shaping AI
Autonomy to build
Responsibility to deliver
Opportunity to make a tangible impact on Singapore's AI future