Senior Executive/Assistant Manager, Engineering Projects

SATS Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SATS Ltd. seeks a hands-on, organized Senior Executive to support end-to-end system implementation projects, bridging operations and technology by coordinating daily project activities— from gathering requirements to testing, deployment, and training.

Reporting to the Project Manager / Head of Department, you will coordinate with vendors and internal teams, track deliverables, and ensure milestones are met on schedule, with potential overseas travel based on project needs.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in project coordination, system implementation, or operations.
• Diploma or Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and cross-functional collaboration.
• Willingness to travel overseas based on project requirements.

Responsibilities

• Translate operational needs into technical scope and maintain project charters; ensure milestones are met.
• Coordinate with ground staff and operators to collect user requirements and liaise across departments.
• Day-to-day coordination with external consultants, contractors, and vendors to ensure delivery matches contract scope.
• Coordinate hardware/software installation on-site, support UAT, and manage training sessions for end-users.
• Maintain progress logs, provide status updates, and assist with formal handovers to operations.
• Research and evaluate new market technologies to fix operational inefficiencies.

Skills

Project coordination

System implementation

Vendor coordination

Testing & commissioning

User training

Education

Diploma or Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Company description

About Us

Headquartered in Singapore, SATS Ltd. is one of the world's largest providers of air cargo handling services and Asia's leading airline caterer. SATS Gateway Services provides airfreight and ground handling services including passenger services, ramp and baggage handling, aviation security services, aircraft cleaning and aviation laundry. SATS Food Solutions serves airlines and institutions, and operates central kitchens with large-scale food production and distribution capabilities for a wide range of cuisines.

SATS is present in the Asia-Pacific, the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, powering an interconnected world of trade, travel and taste. Following the acquisition of Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) in 2023, the combined SATS and WFS network operates over 215 stations in 27 countries. These cover trade routes responsible for more than 50% of global air cargo volume. SATS has been listed on the Singapore Exchange since May 2000. For more information, please visit www.sats.com.sg

Why Join Us

At SATS, people are our greatest asset and we build our success on the knowledge, expertise and performance of every contributor, by embracing diversity and uniqueness. As part of our holistic approach and commitment to embracing FAM (Fulfilling, Appreciated, Meaningful) in the workplace, we offer the runway to develop Fulfilling careers that foster your career growth, recognising and Appreciating the strength of talent and capabilities that we continue to build internally; and inspiring and encouraging each other to make Meaningful contributions in the work we do at SATS.

Job description

We are seeking a hands-on, organized Senior Executive to support and execute end-to-end system implementation projects. Reporting to the Project Manager / Head of Department, you will bridge operations and technology by coordinating daily project activities - from gathering requirements and tracking vendor deliverables/ execution of works to testing, deployment, and operational training.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Execution & Scope Delivery: Assist in translating operational needs into technical scope, maintaining project charters, and ensuring milestones are met on schedule.


• Requirements & Cross-Functional Coordination: Work closely with ground staff and operators to collate user operating requirements and coordinate across internal departments.


• Vendor & Contractor Coordination: Day-to-day coordination with external consultants, contractors, and vendors to ensure work delivered matches contractual scope and quality.


• System Deployment & Testing: Coordinate hardware/software installation on-site, facilitate User Acceptance Testing (UAT), execute commissioning activities, and manage training sessions for end-users.


• Progress Reporting & Handover: Maintain accurate progress logs, prepare status updates, and assist with formal handovers to operational teams.


• Technology & Solution Evaluation: Research and evaluate new market technologies/equipment to identify opportunities for fixing operational inefficiencies.


• Support & Travel: Provide project support across departments and overseas travel may be required based on project requirements

Key Requirements

• 2-4 years of experience in project coordination, system implementation, or operations.


• Diploma or Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline would be preferred. Relevant experience in project coordination or system implementation will also be considered.


• Strong organizational skills, experience with vendor coordination, system testing, commissioning and user training.


• Willingness to travel overseas based on project deployment schedules.