Manager (Industry Development) - Centre of Excellence in Maritime Safety (CEMS)

[What the role is]

Plaque of Commendation (Gold) – NTUC May Day Awards 2026

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The role of a Business Development manager at CEMS is both challenging and deeply rewarding. We are seeking individuals who not only possess comprehensive relevant knowledge and practical experience in the maritime industry but also demonstrate good communication and teamwork skills.
As an industry development manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the Centre’s activities in line with the Maritime Technology & Research Roadmap 2026. This position involves shaping and executing the Centre's industry engagement, research ecosystem development, and commercialisation strategy. The incumbent will serve as the primary interface between CEMS and its external stakeholders including industry partners, research institutions, institutes of higher learning, funding agencies, and international collaborators while ensuring the effective governance, project management, and business development functions of the Centre are delivered to the highest standard.

[What you will be working on]

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and implement a comprehensive framework for industry development, engagement, and outreach.
• Establish systematic processes for identifying, approaching, and sustaining meaningful relationships with maritime industry stakeholders including shipowners, port operators, maritime service providers, classification societies, and technology companies.
• Drive initiatives that translate research outcomes into practical industry applications, ensuring CEMS remains relevant, responsive, and valuable to the industry it serves.
• Lead the building and nurturing of a robust research ecosystem by forging strategic partnerships with industry partners, research institutes, and institutes of higher learning.
• Identify collaborative research opportunities, facilitate joint project development, and position CEMS as the natural convening body for maritime safety research in Singapore.

• Serve as the primary conduit between CEMS and its key external stakeholders and funding agencies, with particular focus on the Singapore Maritime Institute and other relevant government bodies.

[What we are looking for]

Requirements:

• At least 4-8 years of relevant working experience.
• Self-driven, independent, and possess readiness to work as a team.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced changing environment.
• People-oriented individual with good interpersonal, written, and communication skills.
• Strong research literacy, with the ability to critically evaluate evidence, synthesize findings from multiple sources

If you meet the above requirements and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply with your CV and cover letter.