Senior Projects Director (Telecommunications)

IP-TRIBE (PRIVATE) LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Singapore seeks a Project Delivery Manager to oversee high-impact engineering projects across the APAC region. You will manage and mentor a team of Project Managers, ensuring strategic alignment and operational excellence. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years in telecommunications, strong technical governance experience, and exceptional communication skills. This role requires collaborating with various stakeholders and influencing C-level executives, offering a dynamic work environment with regional travel opportunities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in telecommunications or related technology sectors.
• Hands-on exposure to IP telephony, IMS, networking, and cybersecurity.
• Fluency in English; additional APAC languages are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor Project Managers and Directors.
• Oversee multiple concurrent projects ensuring quality and progress.
• Lead technical discussions with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Exceptional communication skills

Technical governance

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Linux OS

VMware

SQL/NoSQL databases

IP networking

Job description

About the Role

You will drive the end-to-end technical execution and successful commissioning of multiple concurrent, high-impact engineering projects across diverse customer environments in the APAC region. While you do not directly manage the Project Engineering team, you are accountable for project-level delivery, including resource coordination, risk mitigation, and resolution of critical implementation challenges. You will lead, mentor, and serve as the direct reporting line for a team of Project Managers and Project Directors, ensuring strategic alignment, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction.

This is a hands‑on leadership role for a technically deep, customer‑focused leader who thrives in complex, fast‑paced environments and can bridge the gap between strategy, execution, and stakeholder expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• People Leadership & Development: Directly manage, coach, and provide performance feedback to Project Managers and Project Directors, fostering leadership growth and accountability.
• End-to-End Project Oversight: Ensure consistent delivery quality across concurrent projects by monitoring progress, risks, budget, and resource allocation.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Pre-Sales, Engineering, Vendors, and internal stakeholders to define scope, gather requirements, and align implementation strategies.
• Technical Governance: Champion the creation and review of high-fidelity deliverables, including low-level designs, UAT test plans, and network architecture diagrams.
• Escalation & Problem Solving: Serve as the escalation point for critical technical and operational roadblocks; coordinate vendor and engineering teams to resolve issues swiftly.
• Customer & Stakeholder Engagement: Lead technical discussions with key clients and partners to build trust, manage expectations, and secure project buy‑in.
• Continuous Improvement: Contribute insights from field execution to refine project methodologies, tools, and best practices across the delivery organisation.

Qualifications & Requirements

Experience & Technical Background

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline from a reputable university.
• 10+ years in telecommunications or related technology sectors—with hands‑on exposure to IP telephony, IMS, data networking, cybersecurity, and/or big data analytics across APAC.
• Demonstrated depth in core technologies: Linux OS, virtualisation (e.g., VMware, KVM), databases (SQL/NoSQL), and IP networking (routing/switching, firewalls, SD-WAN).
• Prior experience leading senior project leaders (PMs/PDs) in complex, multi‑stakeholder deployments.
• Professional certifications (e.g., PMP, CCNP/CCIE, CISSP, ITIL) are a strong plus.

Core Competencies

• Strategic thinker with strong execution discipline and outcome orientation.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and influencing skills, able to engage C‑level stakeholders and technical teams alike.
• Self‑motivated, adaptable, and resilient in high‑pressure, deadline‑driven environments.
• Passion for technology evolution and a commitment to lifelong learning.
• Fluency in English (written & spoken); additional APAC languages (e.g., Mandarin, Bahasa) are advantageous.
• Willingness to travel regionally (up to 30%) as project demands require.