The Industry Relations Officer at the Philippine Software Industry Association (PSIA) is responsible for managing PSIA’s industry-related programs, projects, and events. This role supports PSIA’s mission of strengthening partnerships between the software industry and government, expanding and engaging industry partners, and producing up-to-date industry reports and communications. The position also contributes to PSIA’s marketing and research efforts and helps ensure the successful execution of major PSIA events and trade missions, thereby supporting PSIA’s impact on the local software industry and its international presence.

Responsibilities

Responsible for all PSIA industry-related programs, projects, and events.
Develop and implement strategies to strengthen existing industry partners and engage new partners.
Create and maintain up-to-date industry reports and communications on local and global industry developments.
Prepare, plan, and coordinate the publication of publicity materials to maximize brand promotion.
Plan and coordinate marketing events and evaluate their success and effectiveness.
Develop, implement, and monitor PSIA marketing efforts.
Strengthen relationships with current members and partners through online and other communications.
Present to partners and the government as necessary.
Collect information and data to produce regular communications and updates on industry happenings.
Maintain detailed timelines, project plans, and hours budgeted for project deliverables and key milestones.
Update PSIA online pages including the website, social media pages, newsletter, and other PR platforms.
Create and develop innovative ways to communicate PSIA messages to existing and prospective partners.
Conduct research using appropriate tools to provide information and analysis needed by the PSIA community and industry.
Prepare materials that provide information to stakeholders on available research data.
Devise and evaluate methods for collecting data (e.g., surveys, questionnaires, opinion polls) for industry communications and updates.
Gather and review research materials, analyze data sets, and create relevant written industry reports.
Prepare reports and present results to stakeholders and management.
Assist in organizing research documents/publications.
Ensure the success and effectiveness of major PSIA events in Japan (SODEC) and other trade missions as determined by PSIA, including Quarterly General Membership Meetings, CIO Forums, SOFTCON.ph, PSIA’s Anniversary Celebration, and other campaigns.
Coordinate with partners and organizational counterparts.
Coordinate with vendors.
Coordinate with participating members, partners, and other stakeholders.
Provide support to end-to-end processes implemented by the association’s President and relevant stakeholders.
Collaborate with other PSIA committees.
Facilitate industry thought-leadership activities.
Perform other duties as deemed fit by the Executive Director and the Board of Directors.

Required Qualifications

Experience supporting industry relations, partner engagement, or stakeholder communications.
Experience coordinating publicity/marketing materials and marketing events.
Ability to collect, analyze, and synthesize information and data into regular communications and written reports.
Experience conducting or supporting research activities, including designing data collection methods (e.g., surveys/questionnaires) and analyzing results.
Experience coordinating events and working with multiple stakeholders (partners, vendors, and members).
Ability to maintain detailed timelines, project plans, and budgeted hours for deliverables and milestones.
Ability to update and manage online communications channels (e.g., website, social media, newsletter, and PR platforms).
Ability to present information to partners and government stakeholders as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with industry associations or non-profit organizations.
Familiarity with the Philippine software/IT industry ecosystem and government-industry collaboration.
Experience supporting trade missions and international conferences/events.
Strong written communication skills for producing stakeholder-facing reports and updates.
Comfort with cross-functional coordination across committees and leadership stakeholders.
Ability to travel within and outside the country as needed for events and missions.