Job Description

Singapore, SingaporeCompany: Singtel GroupNCS is a leading technology services firm that operates across the Asia Pacific region in over 20 cities, providing consulting, digital services, technology solutions, and more. We believe in harnessing the power of technology to achieve extraordinary things, creating lasting value and impact for our communities, partners, and people. Our diverse workforce of 13,000 has delivered large-scale, mission-critical, and multi-platform projects for governments and enterprises in Singapore and the APAC region.We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Technical Manager to lead the technical aspects of a critical communication engineering project for a government transportation project. This role will involve overseeing multiple subsystems, including video surveillance, access control, telephony, radio, clock systems, public addressing, communication networks, TCP/IP networks, IT security, and power supply, etc. You will be responsible for ensuring the successful technical delivery of the project, collaborating effectively with project directors/managers, authorities like LTA and end-users such as SMRT or SBS.What will you do?Technical Leadership:

• Provide technical guidance and expertise to project engineers across all project phases, from design and planning to implementation and maintenance.
• Oversee the technical aspects of all subsystems, ensuring their integration and interoperability.
• Guide the project engineers to develop and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including system architecture diagrams, design specifications, and test plans.

Project Management:

• Collaborate with project managers to ensure the timely and cost-effective delivery of technical deliverables.
• Monitor project progress, identify and resolve technical challenges proactively.
• Manage technical risks and develop mitigation strategies.

Stakeholder Management:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, e.g., LTA, SMRT, SBS, etc.
• Effectively communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Guide, support and represent project engineers in technical meetings and presentations

Team Management:

• Lead and mentor a team of engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment.
• Assign tasks, monitor performance, and provide constructive feedback.
• Ensure adherence to technical standards and best practices.

Quality Assurance:

• Oversee quality control processes throughout the project lifecycle.
• Guide and support project engineers to conduct system testing and commissioning activities.
• Investigate and resolve technical issues promptly and effectively.

The ideal candidate should possess:

• Experience: 10+ years of experience in the design, implementation, and maintenance of complex communication systems, preferably within the transportation sector.
• Understanding of telecommunications principles, including radio, data, transmission and video, etc.
• Knowledge of network technologies (e.g., E1, SDH, Ethernet, TCP/IP, etc).
• Experience with at least 5 of the following subsystems: video surveillance, access control, telephony, radio, clock systems, public addressing, communication networks, TCP/IP networks, power supply, and IT security.
• Project Management Skills: Ability to work with project directors/managers on complex projects, meet deadlines, and deliver projects within budget.
• Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Good written and verbal communication, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders.
• Leadership & Mentorship: Proven leadership and mentorship skills, with the ability to motivate and guide a team of more than 20 engineers.
• Problem-Solving & Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve technical challenges effectively.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Communication Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• LTA & Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with LTA projects is an advantage.

We are driven by our AEIOU beliefs-Adventure, Excellence, Integrity, Ownership, and Unity-and we seek individuals who embody these values in both their professional and personal lives. We are committed to our Impact: Valuing our clients, Growing our people, and Creating our future.Together, we make the extraordinary happen.Learn more about us at ncs.co and visit our LinkedIn career site.

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