Manager (Urban Intelligence)

·  Contribute to research and initiatives that advance architecture, urban design, liveability, public space and design excellence in Singapore.

·  Support the development of planning and urban design research, frameworks and tools, working with multidisciplinary teams and external partners.

·  Undertake related research, programme and coordination responsibilities within the wider Architecture and Urban Design portfolio.

·  Develop and apply data-driven and AI-enabled tools to support urban research, city scanning, knowledge management and decision-making.

·  Develop user-friendly digital tools and workflows that integrate information from documents, datasets, APIs and other relevant sources.

·  Translate user requirements into practical tool specifications, and support the development, testing and refinement of digital solutions.

·  Work with internal teams, public-sector partners and vendors on technical requirements, and explore emerging AI capabilities to improve research and analytical workflows.

·  Research cities, urban developments, planning and design approaches, emerging trends and international best practices to inform urban intelligence tools and studies.

·  Develop research methodologies, indicators and assessment frameworks for city scanning, comparative analysis and evaluation.

·  Identify, validate and maintain relevant data and knowledge resources, including city profiles, case studies, urban projects and thematic studies.

·  Translate research findings and international learning into insights and analytical tools that support city evaluation, planning, urban design and policy development.

·  Support the biennial LKYWCP cycle, including research on participating cities, evaluation of nominations and preparation of assessment materials.

·  Prepare city profiles, comparative analyses, briefing materials and evaluation reports for evaluation panels and senior stakeholders.

·  Support evaluation visits, including coordination with participating cities, preparation of itineraries and documentation of findings.

·  Support programme milestones, conferences and leadership activities, working with relevant agencies and partners.

·  A good degree or postgraduate qualification in Computer Science, Information Systems, Human-Computer Interaction or a related discipline. Candidates from other disciplines with relevant digital or AI development experience may also be considered.

·  Comfortable using generative AI and AI-assisted development tools to build and refine digital solutions.

·  Good understanding of UX/UI and user-centred design, with the ability to translate user needs into intuitive tools.

·  Strong research, analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesise information from different sources.

·  Good communication and teamwork skills, with an interest in cities, planning, urban design and technology applications.

·  Adaptable and willing to learn, with the ability to contribute to a broader range of research, planning, design and programme work.