General Manager, Intelligent Technology

Comba Telecom Systems (S) Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global telecommunications service provider is seeking a senior leader to oversee advanced WiFi solutions. The role requires extensive experience in technology leadership, especially in telecommunications and security management. Candidates should be adept in mentoring teams and must possess a strong technical background. The position involves international travel and a strategic focus on innovation and network security.

Qualifications

• 15 years of experience in technology leadership.
• At least 8 years in a senior leadership role.
• Experience in telecommunications, especially with 5G.

Responsibilities

• Lead global team in WiFi solutions deployment.
• Provide technical marketing support.
• Mentor engineering teams in field activities.

Skills

Technical marketing support

Mentoring engineering teams

Cloud-based network management

Network security management

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in related field

Tools

Python

Ansible

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead a global team in designing and deploying advanced WiFi solutions tailored to customer specifications, leveraging deep understanding of WiFi/IEEE standards, cloud networking, vendor ecosystem management, and state-of-the-art wireless technologies such as WiFi 6/6E/7, IoT integration, and edge computing.
• Provide technical marketing support for WiFi products and solutions, effectively communicating value propositions and technical differentiations to global clients and partners.
• Mentor and supervise corporate and regional engineering teams in field activities: site surveys, pre-deployment assessment, installation of indoor/outdoor WiFi infrastructure, configuration, post-installation validation, and implementation of network support systems conforming to global best practices.
• Architect, document, and standardize WiFi network designs, implementation plans, and project documentation for repeatable, scalable deployment.
• Champion cloud-based network management, software-defined networking (SDN), and automation—using scripting (Python, Ansible, etc.)—to increase performance, agility, and consistency across enterprise deployments.
• Respond to RFI/RFPs and support customer consultations, producing detailed technical responses and solution proposals.
• Travel internationally to oversee regional projects, optimize design, and provide advanced troubleshooting, while coaching local teams to upskill in areas such as cybersecurity and network automation.
• Develop and deliver systematic training for internal teams and channel partners on WiFi technologies, cybersecurity awareness, and cloud/SDN practices, enhancing corporate and regional know-how.
• Design and execute comprehensive test plans; coordinate with third-party vendors and integration partners to validate solutions, ensure interoperability, and specify optimal deployment configurations.
• Lead multi-disciplinary install and integration teams through complex system rollouts, combining WiFi, IoT, edge devices, and auxiliary systems.
• Proactively manage network and device security—including firewalls, access controls, encryption, and vulnerability remediation—ensuring compliance with industry standards and corporate policies.
• Monitor wireless network analytics, automate reporting, and optimize performance; recommend and implement improvements for emerging wireless technology trends.
• Drive innovation by integrating WiFi with broader IT and OT systems, proposing new solutions, and testing next-generation wireless capabilities.
• Carry out additional responsibilities as required to support evolving business and technical needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• A minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in technology leadership, with at least 8 years in a senior leadership role with a focus on intelligence solutions or related fields.
• Experience in the telecommunications industry, with specific knowledge of 5G, RAN, ORAN, or network core functionalities.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to articulate a complex technical vision to executive leadership, clients, and non-technical audiences.
• Strategic, entrepreneurial thinker with a proven ability to innovate under pressure and lead through ambiguity in a fast-paced global environment.