Technical Director (SCDS/EL)

ST Engineering; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technical solutions provider in Singapore is seeking an experienced Technical Director. This role involves shaping the technical strategy, guiding product development, and leading a team focused on security systems and large-scale integrations. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in technical leadership and a proven track record in overseeing complex projects. This position offers an opportunity to drive innovation and partnership within the company and with external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in security systems, automation, or large-scale systems integration.
• Proven track record in technical leadership for complex, multi-disciplinary programs and projects.
• Strong experience in infrastructure and networking with OT/IT convergence.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end technical architecture for the business solutions.
• Define technology roadmaps, standards, and reference architectures.
• Establish engineering standards, best practices, and governance frameworks.
• Provide technical leadership for large, complex, or mission-critical projects.

Skills

Security systems

Automation

Large-scale systems integration

Technical leadership

Physical security platforms

Infrastructure and networking

Job description

Job Description – AVP/Technical Director

The Technical Director is the company’s top technical authority responsible for shaping strategy, guiding product development, and ensuring strong technical execution across platforms and products. The role requires deep expertise in software and technical product management, along with the ability to analyze customer needs and market trends. The Technical Director oversees product architecture, engineering excellence, and the Training and Quality Assurance functions. They ensure all solutions are scalable, secure, compliant, cost‑efficient, and aligned with business objectives. This leader also collaborates closely with senior management and serves as a trusted technical advisor to internal teams, customers, and partners.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Technical Strategy & Architecture

• Own end‑to‑end technical architecture for the business solutions
• Define technology roadmaps, standards, and reference architectures
• Approve platforms, designs, and adoption of new technologies
• Ensure alignment with Company business and growth strategy

Engineering Governance & Quality

• Establish engineering standards, best practices, and governance frameworks
• Lead technical design reviews for major bids and projects
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity, data protection, safety, and regulatory requirements
• Drive system reliability, performance, and maintainability

Project & Delivery Oversight

• Provide technical leadership for large, complex, or mission‑critical projects
• Resolve high‑risk technical issues and project escalations
• Ensure technical scope, cost, and risk are effectively managed
• Support smooth transition from project delivery to operations

Pre‑Sales & Customer Engagement

• Act as technical authority in pre‑sales and tender activities
• Lead solution design for complex or strategic opportunities
• Engage customers, consultants, and stakeholders on technical matters
• Present and defend technical solutions at executive level

Digital Enablement including security considerations

• Ensure security‑by‑design across all Company solutions
• Oversee IT/OT integration, system hardening, and network segmentation

Team Leadership & Capability Building

• Lead and mentor architects, technical leads, and senior engineers
• Build technical capability, succession planning, and competency frameworks
• Promote innovation, continuous improvement, and engineering excellence
• Define technical engagement models with OEMs and technology partners
• Evaluate vendor roadmaps and technology alignment
• Drive standardization to reduce cost, risk, and complexity

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience in security systems, automation, or large‑scale systems integration.
• Proven track record in technical leadership for complex, multi‑disciplinary programs and projects.
• Strong experience in several of the following areas:
• Physical security platforms
• Infrastructure and networking with OT/IT convergence