Senior / Lead Professional Officer (Digital Innovation) (SPICE_RaPID)

Organisation/Company: SINGAPORE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (SIT)

Research Field: Management sciences, Computer science, Engineering

Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2), First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country: Singapore

Application Deadline: 5 Sep 2025 - 00:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract: Other

Job Status: Full-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Professional Officers work with industry partners to co-create commercially viable solutions. They deliver on projects that help the industries and businesses to move up the innovation value chain. While working on these projects, Professional Officers will have the opportunity to be equipped with applied research skill sets that are relevant to industry demands. The success of these initiatives will bring about deeper collaboration with key industry stakeholders that will translate the industry engagement into more innovation projects with SIT.

The Professional Officer (PO) for Digital Innovation will play a pivotal role in advancing Digital Innovation applied research projects like Chatbots, Digitalization, AI, Data Analytics, Machine learning, LLM, RAG, Dashboards, IoT, IIoT, Cloud computing, etc. Collaborating closely with faculty, industry partners, researchers, other IHLs and students, the PO will co-create impactful, practical, and commercially viable solutions that address critical sustainability challenges, encompassing environmental, social, and economic dimensions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Generation and Prospecting
  • Identify and target potential clients through various channels, including cold calls, networking, and digital marketing.
  • Help identify and organize outreach events suitable for the Digital Innovation group.
  • Identify new business opportunities, build and maintain relationships with potential clients, and drive revenue and project growth.
  • Develop and implement a comprehensive business development strategy to drive digital innovation and revenue growth for the client.
  • Work with local enterprises to frame projects and identify capabilities needed from the industry ecosystem, IHLs, and centres.
  • Engage in industry interactions to bring in higher value-added and impactful projects for the centres in SIT, IHLs, Polytechnics, and ITE.
• Market Research and Analysis
  • Identify emerging trends and opportunities in Digitalisation to position SIT as a key partner in Digital innovation.
• Project Management
  • Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of digital innovation-related projects, ensuring timely completion and high-quality outcomes.
  • Assist PI in securing funding for research and innovation projects through grant applications and proposals.
  • Monitor project progress and milestones, providing regular updates to stakeholders.
• Client and Partners Relationship Management
  • Foster partnerships with businesses, government agencies, IHLs, and other stakeholders to develop impactful projects that enhance Digital Innovation outcomes.
  • Assist the team in developing and managing a pipeline of potential clients and partners, ensuring consistent progress toward revenue targets.
• Professional Development and Expertise
  • Stay updated with developments in digital innovation and AI technologies, including new technologies, regulations, and industry practices.

Job Requirements

• A degree in Computer Science, Computer or Software Engineering, Business, or a related field. An MBA is preferred but relevant business development experience will suffice.
• At least 5 years of relevant industry experience, with a proven track record in Digital innovation or Marketing.
• Strong knowledge of digital/AI technologies, resource management, and sustainable business practices.
• Strong analytical, project management, and communication skills.
• Experience in writing project proposals and grants will be an added advantage.
• Extensive experience and knowledge of industry practices to bring industry perspective to SIT.
• Keen interest in innovation projects, with demonstrated ability in proposing company solutions to technical problems.
• Strong interpersonal skills and enjoy working closely with colleagues and potential clients.

Applications close: 05 Sep 2025 Singapore Standard Time