(Senior) Development Partner, AI

[What the role is]

This role combines company account management with AI sector development, spanning programme delivery, ecosystem building and enterprise development.

[What you will be working on]

This portfolio plays a key part in driving the growth of Singapore's digital industry, with a focus on high-growth technology companies and the development of Singapore's AI ecosystem.

1. Account Development and Management

• Develop and manage a portfolio of high-growth technology companies, including high-potential AI start-ups, to support their innovation, commercialisation, internationalisation and sustainable growth from Singapore, while serving as the single point of contact for assigned accounts.
• Engage founders, C-suite leaders and management teams to understand their growth plans and identify relevant partnerships, customers, investors, talent and government support.
• Coordinate across DISG, government agencies and ecosystem partners to deliver company-level projects and market opportunities.

2. AI Sector Development

• Develop and deliver initiatives that strengthen Singapore's digital industry, working across DISG and with government agencies, trade associations and industry partners.
• Provide industry input into programmes and policies, and work with Enterprise Singapore's Global Markets teams to develop overseas opportunities for Singapore-based companies.
• Develop and manage facilitative platforms that enable matching of suitable AI companies with demand owners across priority sectors to address industry needs and contribute to Singapore's AI Missions.
• Develop and manage AI accelerator programmes with hyperscalers, frontier AI companies and innovation partners, focusing on capability-building and commercial outcomes for participating start-ups.
• Build new partnerships and sectoral initiatives with venture capital firms, institutes of higher learning, industry partners and government agencies to address ecosystem AI capability and resource gaps.
• Translate national AI priorities and emerging industry needs into enterprise development, adoption and commercialisation opportunities.

[What we are looking for]

What We Are Looking For

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in the technology industry, with a background in account or business development, investment, programme management, management consulting or technology commercialisation. Equivalent experience will be considered.
• Candidates with technical AI experience and the ability to assess the technical feasibility, differentiation and maturity of AI applications will be advantageous.
• Strong analytical, stakeholder-management and communication skills, with the ability to engage senior business leaders, founders, technology leaders, investors, researchers and government partners.
• Ability to understand company and sector needs, assess technologies and solutions, and translate them into commercial opportunities, partnerships and practical interventions.
• A proactive team player who can manage multiple priorities and is motivated to contribute to building Singapore's technology industry.

How We Work Together

We value individuals who demonstrate our CoRE values - collaborating effectively across teams, engaging others with respect, acting with courage to speak up and make decisions, and being enterprising in taking ownership, learning continuously, and driving outcomes in a dynamic environment.