IPI is an innovation catalyst that thrives on collaboration to help Singapore enterprises find new and innovative technologies as well as providing innovation advisory to these enterprises to grow their business. We work closely with local companies to understand their challenges and global technology providers and stay resilient in our pursuit of finding the best-fit solutions to address them. You will need to be open and bold in your approach, take the lead in identifying opportunities, and demonstrate agility in adapting to changing circumstances.
About the Role
As a Manager, Innovation Advisory at IPI, you will act as the bridge between these enterprises and our pool of Innovation Advisors, to design the advisory to be rendered that will help drive business growth and differentiation.
This role will be a great fit for you if:
- You are a highly motivated individual with a strong blend of business acumen, interpersonal skills, and project management abilities;
- You are passionate about innovation and have a desire to make a positive impact on the Singaporean business landscape;
- You have a solid understanding of business operations, technology, and problem-solving techniques;
- You are capable of building and maintaining relationships, and effectively managing stakeholders; and
- You are comfortable working both independently and collaboratively.
Business Development and Client Engagement:
- Develop and execute outreach strategies to attract potential clients.
- Assess client business needs and propose tailored solutions using IPI's suite of services.
- Manage stakeholders, including partners, clients, and Innovation Advisors.
- Work with Innovation Advisors to strategise and plan the engagement process with potential companies, and to scope out the opportunities and deliverables for each project
- Manage and drive the progress of innovation projects to ensure milestones and deliverables are adhered to, and to resolve issues and challenges related to the project
- Collaborate with colleagues on cross-functional projects.
Innovation Advisor Network:
- Manage Innovation Advisors to ensure their engagement and motivation.
- Identify and onboard potential Innovation Advisors.
- Identify and onboard new enterprise projects that align with Innovation Advisors’ expertise
Branding and Marketing:
- Execute partnership strategies to increase brand awareness.
- Contribute to the development of marketing content.
- Work with stakeholders on marketing modalities, content, and participation levels.
Internal Initiatives:
- Contribute to and support internal initiatives focused on operational excellence and efficiency.
