Director – Projects, Singapore/Southeast Asia

Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading maritime technology company in Singapore is seeking a Director - Projects to unify project teams and enhance operational efficiency. You will lead a team, manage resources, and ensure the successful delivery of engineering projects. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and strong leadership experience. This position offers a hybrid work environment and competitive compensation.

Benefits

Professional and personal development opportunities

Competitive compensation and benefits

Safe and inspiring work environment

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in managing engineering teams.
• Demonstrated success in project management and customer-focused delivery.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project and technical delivery resources to meet regional and global requirements.
• Drive competitiveness through cost-effective resource planning.
• Lead and mentor the Projects team, focusing on people development.
• Ensure departmental capabilities align with strategy and demand.
• Enhance processes in collaboration with HQ to improve efficiency.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Engineering team management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field

Job description

Overview

We are consolidating two technical delivery teams into a unified Projects organization to enhance operational efficiency in Singapore and Southeast Asia. Reporting to the Country Manager, the Director – Projects will lead this department, drive strategic initiatives, and ensure successful delivery of engineering work-packages and projects. This role requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and a commitment to fostering customer-focused teams in alignment with Kongsberg values.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project and technical delivery resources to meet regional and global contract and portfolio requirements.
• Drive competitiveness through cost-effective resource planning and continuous improvement.
• Lead and mentor the Projects team, focusing on people development and change management.
• Ensure departmental capabilities align with KM strategy and demand for specialized technical disciplines.
• Enhance processes in collaboration with HQ and regional offices to improve efficiency.
• Manage departmental budget and report KPIs to stakeholders and HQ monthly.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful project execution.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Strong network and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proven leadership experience in managing engineering teams.
• Demonstrated success in project management and customer-focused delivery.

Key Competencies

• Proactive leadership and initiative.
• Team development and mentorship.
• Strategic resource planning and forecasting.
• Process and tool development to enhance competitiveness.
• Effective stakeholder collaboration and communication.
• Sound judgment balancing safety, cost, delivery, and quality.
• Promotion of a positive and inclusive work culture.

What We Offer

• A pivotal leadership role in a world-leading maritime technology company.
• Safe, inspiring, and international work environment.
• Professional and personal development opportunities.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Hybrid working arrangements.

Location & Contact

Work Location: 81 Toh Guan Road East, #04-01/02 Secom Centre, Singapore 608606

Contact: Wenche H. Andersen (Ms)

Employment details

• Seniority level: Director
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Defense and Space Manufacturing