Deputy GM

SOLARA TECH PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SOLARA TECH PTE. LTD. is seeking a senior management professional to drive strategy, market expansion, and operational excellence in Singapore’s rail transit sector.

You will lead cross-functional teams, build key partnerships, and ensure compliance with industry standards to deliver complex projects on time and within budget. The role requires deep industry knowledge, strong leadership, and the ability to navigate regulatory frameworks while coordinating multiple stakeholders across Singapore

Qualifications

• Extensive working experience in the rail transit or railway industry.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Proven ability in market development and project coordination.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Bilingual in English and Chinese.

Responsibilities

• Assist the General Manager in developing and implementing the company's business strategies, operational plans, and business objectives.
• Lead business development, market expansion, project acquisition, and customer relationship management within Singapore and the regional rail transit market.
• Oversee project operations and execution, coordinating technical, procurement, supply chain, on-site services, and after-sales support activities.
• Establish and maintain strong business relationships with relevant Singapore rail transit authorities, operators, rolling stock manufacturers, suppliers, and business partners.
• Ensure that the company's business activities comply with applicable Singapore rail transit industry standards, technical specifications, quality requirements, and project management practices.
• Support the development and implementation of internal management systems and processes to improve operational efficiency and business performance. Oversee the company's financial management activities, including budget planning, expense control, cash flow monitoring, and financial performance analysis.
• Undertake other management responsibilities as assigned by the company.

Skills

Rail transit industry experience

Leadership

Market development

Project coordination

Team leadership

Communication skills

Bilingual English/Chinese

Job description

1. Key Responsibilities

• Assist the General Manager in developing and implementing the company's business strategies, operational plans, and business objectives.
• Lead business development, market expansion, project acquisition, and customer relationship management within Singapore and the regional rail transit market.
• Oversee project operations and execution, coordinating technical, procurement, supply chain, on-site services, and after-sales support activities.
• Establish and maintain strong business relationships with relevant Singapore rail transit authorities, operators, rolling stock manufacturers, suppliers, and business partners.
• Ensure that the company's business activities comply with applicable Singapore rail transit industry standards, technical specifications, quality requirements, and project management practices.
• Support the development and implementation of internal management systems and processes to improve operational efficiency and business performance. Oversee the company's financial management activities, including budget planning, expense control, cash flow monitoring, and financial performance analysis.
• Undertake other management responsibilities as assigned by the company.

2. Requirements

• Extensive working experience in the rail transit or railway industry, with a strong understanding of industry operations and market dynamics.
• Good knowledge of Singapore's rail transit industry, including relevant industry standards, technical requirements, project procedures, and regulatory frameworks involving organisations.
• Strong capabilities in business management, market development, project coordination, and team leadership.
• Responsible, self-motivated, proactive, and committed to delivering results, with a high level of professionalism and integrity.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Good command of both English and Chinese, with the ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.
• Candidates with established industry networks, business connections, customer relationships, or supplier resources within Singapore's rail transit sector will have a distinct advantage.
• Candidates with prior experience in rail transit project management, commercial management, or corporate operations will be preferred.