[lta-Tro] Executive/ Engineer, Innovation & Analytics

sggovterp; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

sggovterp is seeking an Executive/ Engineer, Innovation & Analytics to lead and manage advanced technology projects aimed at enhancing traffic and road operations. You will oversee projects end-to-end, coordinate multi-disciplinary teams, and drive scalable implementation with stakeholders.

The role requires strong problem-solving, analytical and communication skills, and the ability to work independently within a government tech environment.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Materials Science, or related technical field.
• Relevant work experience in operations/assets management, project management, or tech product development.
• Strong problem-solving ability; independent, responsible and adaptable.
• Excellent writing, communication, analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee innovation projects from conception to implementation, including applied research and product development.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, manage timelines and budgets, ensure deliverables meet requirements.
• Develop strategies to scale trial projects to wider implementation with stakeholders.
• Keep abreast of smart tech, sustainability, big data and related tools to improve road operations.
• Collaborate with internal divisions, government agencies, academia and vendors to leverage technologies.

Skills

Strong problem-solving

Independent & team player

Excellent written & verbal comunicação

Analytical thinking

Education

Engineering, Materials Science, or related technical field

Job description

What the role is

EXECUTIVE/ ENGINEER, INNOVATION & ANALYTICS

What you will be working on

Be part of the team that oversees innovation projects and advanced technologies to seek new solutions to enhance the reliability, performance and sustainability of traffic and roads operations, road assets and related road facilities.

Manage innovation projects from conception to implementation, overseeing applied research initiatives and product development programmes, coordinating cross-functional teams, managing project timelines and budgets, and ensuring deliverables meet tech & ops requirements.

Be part of the team to develop strategies for scaling successful trial projects to wider implementation, including stakeholder coordination, resource planning, and change management processes.

To keep abreast of advancements in smart technologies, sustainability, big data and other intelligent tools and frameworks to enhance existing road operations and asset management practices.

To work with various internal divisions within LTA, external government agencies, academia, consultants and vendors, in the exploration to leverage technologies to ensure our road network and assets are operated and managed effectively.

What we are looking for

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Material Science, or other related technical fields;
• Relevant work experience, preferably in operations and management of assets, project management, technology product development;
• Possess strong problem-solving ability;
• Self-motivated, adaptable & possess strong sense of responsibility;
• Able to work independently and a good team player;
• Good writing, communication, analytical and interpersonal skills;

Experience in or good knowledge of the following will be an added advantage:

• Various civil construction materials such as asphalt, reinforced concrete, steel, etc;
• Automation, sensor application, applied AI for asset management
• Understanding of project lifecycle management and stakeholder coordination
• Experience with research methodologies and technology evaluation processes

Candidates without working experience are also welcome to apply.

As part of the shortlisting process for the role, you may be required to complete a medical declaration and /or undergo further assessment.