Program Lead (AI Lab) (1-year Contract)

Prudentials purpose is to be partners for every life and protectors for every future. Our purpose encourages everything we do by creating a culture in which diversity is celebrated and inclusion assured for our people customers and partners. We provide a platform for our people to do their best work and make an impact to the business and we support our peoples career ambitions. We pledge to make Prudential a place where you can Connect Grow and Succeed.

External Ecosystem Relationship Liaison

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key external AI ecosystem participants in Singapore as well in key external markets leveraging the Prudential Group connections and resources.

• Help to support in Identifying and engaging with relevant startups higher education institutions regulators research institutes and government agencies

• Facilitate communication between the AI Lab and external partners.

• Track and manage partnership agreements and MOUs with external entities

Internal Engagement and Problem Sourcing

• Actively communicate with Prudentials LBUs to source problem statements and ideas for the AI product incubation process

• Schedule and support leads in regular engagements e.g. workshops meetings and brainstorming sessions with LBU teams to identify potential AI solutions.

• Coordinate with key internal stakeholders e.g. Prudential comms to promote and manage the relationships and support AI Lab success

• Promote the AI Labs capabilities and success stories internally to drive engagement and participation.

External Ecosystem Participation

• Support external ecosystem participation in the AI Labs innovation cohorts and associated events

• Coordinate with external experts to serve as advisors speakers or mentors for AI Lab initiatives

• Facilitate the onboarding and integration of external teams participating in the AI Labs programs

• Manage the flow of information and external participants

Engagement and Communication Support

• Support the AI Labs overall engagement and communication efforts

• Contribute to the development of marketing materials case studies and thought leadership content

• Promote the relevant AI Lab at industry events conferences and meetings to promote its work and capabilities

• Collaborate with Prudentials marketing and communications teams to align messaging and branding

Team Management

• Manage a team of programme managers/coordinators.
• Collaborate with the partners on engagement marketing and comms activities

Reporting and Collaboration

• Report directly to the AI Lab Program Head providing regular updates

• Collaborate closely with the AI Labs technical and program management teams to align with AI Labs overall objectives

• Contribute to the development and implementation of the AI Labs strategic roadmap

Who we are looking for:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Business Marketing Communications or a related field

• Proven experience (6 years) in partnership management business development or ecosystem engagement

• Network within the AI and innovation ecosystem including startups academia and government agencies

• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders

• Familiarity with AI technologies and their applications in the insurance industry

• Passion for innovation and a drive to position Prudential at the forefront of AI in the insurance industry

Prudential is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equality of opportunity of benefits for all who apply and who perform work for our organisation irrespective of sex race age ethnic origin educational social and cultural background marital status pregnancy and maternity religion or belief disability or part-time / fixed-term work or any other status protected by applicable law. We encourage the same standards from our recruitment and third-party suppliers taking into account the context of grade job and location. We also allow for reasonable adjustments to support people with individual physical or mental health requirements.