(What the role is)
The Technology Office leads the planning and implementation of strategies to enhance Singapore's competitiveness as an international air hub through research, innovation and investment. This traineeship offers exposure to tech planning across emerging areas in aviation such as AI, robotics, autonomous vehicles and other technologies. Trainees will develop competencies in strategic planning, project management, stakeholder engagement, and governance whilst contributing to aviation sector innovation programmes and initiatives.
(What you will be working on)
As a Technology Planning Trainee, you will :
- Support tech planning and implementation activities for AI, autonomous vehicles and emerging aviation technologies
- Assist in managing tech roadmap implementation plans and coordinate appropriate funding mechanisms
- Contribute to funds governance processes and support interfacing with International Centre for Aviation Innovation (ICAI)
- Provide secretariat support as needed for research and innovation platforms
(What we are looking for)
Requirements
Possess strong analytical and planning skills to support tech strategy development and implementation activitiesDemonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective coordinationShow strong organisational and administrative abilities to manage roadmap implementation and provide secretariat supportDisplay professionalism and confidence when interfacing with international organisations and research stakeholdersExhibit attention to detail in governance processes and funding coordinationDemonstrate self-motivation and collaborative approach with ability to support multiple initiatives
Experience in the following areas is advantageous :
Familiarity with technology planning or implementation processesUnderstanding of roadmap development and project coordinationKnowledge of research and innovation ecosystemsInterest in emerging aviation technologies including AI and autonomous vehicles