Technology Foresight Analyst

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Description

Job Description

• Actively perform and lead in-depth research to inform understanding of technological and socioeconomic trends, geopolitical landscapes, and drivers/dynamics of change
• Develop a data-driven technology intelligence platform based on quantitative and qualitative inputs, and multi-criteria decision-making models for technology foresight
• Determine the appropriate indicators/suitable proxies and the associated data sources to evaluate cross-domain (e.g. patent, market, investment and economic) data
• Establish technology foresight capability in Division, including fundamental foresight processes and methodologies, and knowledge transfer of core skills 
• Develop and implement technology foresight toolkits such as horizon scanning, delphi consultation process, PESTLE drivers mapping, scenario planning, visioning, SWOT analysis, backcasting and roadmapping 
• Engage with internal and external thought leaders to understand their context, viewpoints and perspectives on strategic moves and economic values
• Synthesise diverse data inputs and viewpoints into formulation of plausible scenarios and associated narratives to explore opportunities and challenges of the evolving digital economy on our industry sectors
• Facilitate industry stakeholder engagement sessions to validate hypotheses and formulate strategic point of view
• Sharing of strategic foresight, thinkpieces, programmes and initiatives with senior management on a regular basis
• Propose and set up a panel of international experts such as futurists, strategists and technologists to provide expert opinions on strategic issues in different time horizons

Requirements

• Background in Engineering, Computer Science, Technology, Economics or equivalent
• Up to 5 years of relevant team lead experience in Technology, Strategy, Futures or Consulting roles
• Ability to think strategically and critically, and understand the value of intentionally thinking about the future to derive economic values from strategic explorations
• Good knowledge of scenario planning, technology governance, long term forecasting/foresighting principles and practices
• Excellent interpersonal skills to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Storyteller with impactful and polished communications (writing and presentation) skills
• Strong business acumen with exceptional analytical, quantitative and qualitative abilities
• Proficient in scripting and visualization tools such as R, Python, VB and Qilk Sense to analyse complex data patterns/correlations and visualise the analyses as easily interpretable insights
• Ability to drive projects to completion, and willingness to go the extra mile to ensure great outcomes in a demanding and result-oriented team environment
• Experience in the public sector will be beneficial

Position will commensurate with experience.

Only short-listed candidates will be notified.