Principal Consultant/ Executive Manager, Technical Solution Consultant

Info-communications Media Development Authority; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to nurturing Singapore's digital technology landscape. In this pivotal role, you will collaborate with senior executives of high-growth startups, guiding them through the Accreditation and Spark programmes. Your expertise in solution architecture and cloud computing will be instrumental in driving innovative projects that transform the digital landscape. This dynamic position offers a unique opportunity to influence the growth of promising tech companies, ensuring they thrive in both local and international markets. If you are passionate about technology and eager to make a significant impact, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in solution architecture or related roles.
• Strong knowledge of modern technology stack and solution consulting.

Responsibilities

• Establish rapport with Government agencies for large scale projects.
• Conduct executive-level innovation workshops and define problem statements.
• Develop strategic architectures for large-scale transformation projects.

Skills

Solution Architecture

Cloud Computing

Microservices

Enterprise Software Development

Excellent Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science

TOGAF Certification

AWS Certified Solutions Architect

Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert

Google Professional Cloud Architect

Job description

What the role is:

The IMDA Accreditation and Spark programmes seeks to nurture and grow promising Singapore-based digital technology companies of different growth stages. If you have the interests and passion for innovative and emerging digital technologies and can communicate with senior executives of high growth digital tech startups, we’d like to have a chat with you.

You will be part of the Enterprise & Ecosystem Development, a dynamic team made up of independent and self-motivated individuals, that works closely with senior executives of digital tech startups to bring them into the Accreditation and Spark programme, perform due diligence on the company to assess their credentials, and support their growth journey through developing new local and international market opportunities that will eventually help them establish track records.

You will also collaborate with both local and international industry partners, Government agencies and internal IMDA divisions to support the growth of these companies in the Accreditation and Spark programmes, with the aim to drive Singapore’s digital transformation using best in class local-based technology solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Establish and maintain rapport with Government agencies and leading enterprises across sectors to identify and create opportunities for large scale projects.
• Work with CXOs and senior IT decision-makers, providing insights on how best-of-breed technologies can solve complex business challenges.
• Conduct executive-level innovation workshops, technical deep dives, and strategic design sessions to define problem statements and align solutions.
• Translate executive-level business challenges into technical strategies, crafting actionable delivery roadmaps for adoption and implementation.
• Develop strategic, high-level architectures for large-scale transformation projects, ensuring scalability, security, and business alignment.
• Identify and assess top-tier digital solutions from global and local technology leaders, ensuring they meet enterprise and government needs.
• Manage on-going interactions with both tech startups and buyers, to secure buy-in and identify strategic involvement of IMDA for large scale projects.
• Work with cross-function teams within IMDA leveraging organisational strength and programmes to support the implementation of projects.

Requirements:

(A) Academic

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field.
• Certification in related areas such as:
  • TOGAF Certification (Enterprise Architecture).
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional.
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert.
  • Google Professional Cloud Architect.
  • SEI Software Architecture Professional Certificate

(B) Experience

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in solution architecture or related roles.
• Strong knowledge of modern technology stack and experience in solution consulting
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical details to diverse audiences.
• Expertise in system architecture design, cloud computing, microservices, and enterprise-level software development.
• Strong knowledge of operating systems, databases, networking, and security protocols.

(C) Other Key Areas of Consideration

• Self-motivated individual with high degree of personal initiative, flexibility and positive attitude to adapt to dynamic scope of activities
• Excellent interpersonal skills to coordinate with diverse stakeholders (tech and non-tech) to effectively interact with key stakeholders (e.g. CXOs) to be able to influence decisions and engage in strategic discussions
• Analytical skill to evaluate project risk, constrains and propose innovation solution
• Plugged into the ICT tech, start-up and/or R&D ecosystem in Singapore with strong knowledge of security standards and system scalability
• Commercially-savvy with excellent communication skills both written and verbal

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Position will be commensurate with experience.

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About Info-communications Media Development Authority

Info-communications Media Development Authority (www.imda.gov.sg) offers a rewarding career that gives you a front seat in the fast-changing infocomm media sector, where technology and content are shaping the way people view the world more than ever.We offer a wide range of opportunities, where talented individuals and teams can make a difference. Whether you are developing a telecommunications policy affecting consumers or spearheading a scheme to nurture budding media talents, each member of IMDA contributes towards driving innovation, enhancing productivity for economic growth, and improving the quality of life for all Singaporeans.As a statutory board in the Ministry of Communications and Information, IMDA promotes and regulates the infocomm and media sectors.