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Singapore, SingaporeCompany: Singtel GroupNCS is a leading technology services firm that operates across the Asia Pacific region in over 20 cities, providing consulting, digital services, technology solutions, and more. We believe in harnessing the power of technology to achieve extraordinary things, creating lasting value and impact for our communities, partners, and people. Our diverse workforce of 13,000 has delivered large-scale, mission-critical, and multi-platform projects for governments and enterprises in Singapore and the APAC region.Director of Solution Architecture to lead the strategic development of solutions under Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) for sea, land, and air, ICCCTV, Command & Control Centers (C3), Smart Cities, and Facility Management systems. This role is critical in driving solution sales, pre-sales technical leadership, cost optimization, and end-to-end solution development, with the flexibility to oversee solution delivery if required.At NCS we are at the forefront of engineering innovation, offering state-of-the-art solutions to shape the future of Intelligent Transport. If you are an expert in solution sales, architecture, and business development, with a passion for creating commercially viable and technically superior solutions, this is the perfect opportunity for you.Role Profile:
As the Director of Solution Architecture, you will lead the design, development, and sales strategy of engineering solutions. Your primary focus will be on driving solution sales and pre-sales architecture, ensuring cost-effective, scalable, and technically robust solutions that meet customer requirements.
You will work closely with the sales, business development, and engineering teams, providing technical leadership in customer engagements, leading bid management, and optimizing solutions to maximize competitiveness. Additionally, you will ensure smooth handoffs from pre-sales to solution delivery when required, ensuring high-quality execution.This role requires a unique blend of technical expertise, commercial acumen, and leadership to drive business growth and establish the company as an industry leader.What will you do?
Solution Architecture & Pre-Sales Leadership:
  • Own and drive solution development strategy for Intelligent Transport, ensuring alignment with customer needs, industry trends, and emerging technologies.
  • Act as the primary technical authority during pre-sales engagements, leading solution design and technical discussions with customers.
  • Develop innovative, scalable, and cost-effective solutions for ITS (sea, land, air), ICCCTV, C3, Smart Cities, and Facility Management systems.
  • Ensure seamless integration of technologies across IT infrastructure, networking, cloud platforms, IoT frameworks, and AI-driven automation.
  • Lead the creation of technical proposals, architecture blueprints, and system designs that align with industry standards and compliance regulations.
Solution Sales & Business Development Support:
  • Partner with sales and business development teams to craft compelling value propositions that differentiate the company's offerings.
  • Lead customer presentations, proof-of-concept (POC) demonstrations, and technical workshops to drive solution sales.
  • Engage in strategic customer interactions to understand pain points, future growth plans, and technology needs.
  • Work closely with customers, regulators, and partners to shape and influence solution adoption.
  • Support bid management, RFP/RFI responses, and commercial structuring of deals.
Cost Optimization & Competitive Positioning:
  • Oversee cost consolidation and pricing strategies to ensure solutions are both commercially viable and technically superior.
  • Optimize bill of materials (BOM), deployment models, and total cost of ownership (TCO) for customers.
  • Collaborate with procurement, finance, and vendor management teams to negotiate competitive pricing and solution offerings.
Solution Delivery Oversight (If Required):
  • Ensure seamless transition from solution sales to project execution, providing high-level guidance during the implementation phase.
  • Work with project management and engineering teams to resolve escalations and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
  • Establish quality assurance frameworks to ensure adherence to customer expectations and technical specifications.
Leadership & Competency Building:
  • Build and mentor a high-performing team of solution architects, engineers, and technical specialists.
  • Develop training programs to enhance pre-sales, technical sales, and solution design capabilities.
  • Foster a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and knowledge sharing within the organization.
Market & Technology Strategy:
  • Stay at the forefront of emerging technologies, digital transformation, and AI-driven solutions in ITS, ICCCTV, C3, Smart Cities, and Facility Management systems.
  • Identify new market opportunities and strategic technology partnerships to enhance business growth.
  • Influence product roadmaps and go-to-market strategies to ensure future competitiveness.
The ideal candidate should possess:
  • 15+ years of experience in solution architecture, pre-sales engineering, and technical sales, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
  • Strong expertise in designing and integrating:
  • Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) for sea, land, and air
  • ICCCTV systems and large-scale video surveillance solutions
  • Command & Control Centers (C3)
  • Smart City technologies and IoT-based infrastructure
  • Facility Management and critical infrastructure solutions
  • Deep knowledge of IT infrastructure, networking, cybersecurity, cloud platforms, and AI-driven automation.
  • Proven ability to develop, present, and defend complex technical solutions to high-level stakeholders.
  • Expertise in cost consolidation, solution pricing, and commercial modeling.
  • Experience with modern cloud architectures, digital twin solutions, and edge computing.
  • Certifications such as TOGAF, AWS/Azure Solution Architect, ITIL, or PMP are highly desirable.
  • Strong business mindset with the ability to translate technical solutions into commercially compelling offerings.
  • Proven success in driving multi-million-dollar solution sales and business growth.
  • Ability to build strategic partnerships with customers, vendors, and industry regulators.
Leadership & Soft Skills:
  • Exceptional leadership skills, with experience leading cross-functional teams in a matrix organization.
  • Strong problem-solving, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of engaging C-level executives, sales teams, and engineering teams.
  • Strategic thinker with a proven ability to drive innovation, change, and business transformation.
  • Visionary leader with a strong passion for solution architecture and sales excellence.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset, with a drive to push boundaries and create new market opportunities.
  • Customer-focused and results-driven, with a commitment to technical and business excellence.
  • Adaptable and agile, able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
We are driven by our AEIOU beliefs-Adventure, Excellence, Integrity, Ownership, and Unity-and we seek individuals who embody these values in both their professional and personal lives. We are committed to our Impact: Valuing our clients, Growing our people, and Creating our future.Together, we make the extraordinary happen.Learn more about us at ncs.co and visit our LinkedIn career site.
Singapore, SingaporeCompany: Singtel GroupNCS is a leading technology services firm that operates across the Asia Pacific region in over 20 cities, providing consulting, digital services, technology solutions, and more. We believe in harnessing the power of technology to achieve extraordinary things, creating lasting value and impact for our communities, partners, and people. Our diverse workforce of 13,000 has delivered large-scale, mission-critical, and multi-platform projects for governments and enterprises in Singapore and the APAC region.Director of Solution Architecture to lead the strategic development of solutions under Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) for sea, land, and air, ICCCTV, Command & Control Centers (C3), Smart Cities, and Facility Management systems. This role is critical in driving solution sales, pre-sales technical leadership, cost optimization, and end-to-end solution development, with the flexibility to oversee solution delivery if required.At NCS we are at the forefront of engineering innovation, offering state-of-the-art solutions to shape the future of Intelligent Transport. If you are an expert in solution sales, architecture, and business development, with a passion for creating commercially viable and technically superior solutions, this is the perfect opportunity for you.Role Profile:
As the Director of Solution Architecture, you will lead the design, development, and sales strategy of engineering solutions. Your primary focus will be on driving solution sales and pre-sales architecture, ensuring cost-effective, scalable, and technically robust solutions that meet customer requirements.
You will work closely with the sales, business development, and engineering teams, providing technical leadership in customer engagements, leading bid management, and optimizing solutions to maximize competitiveness. Additionally, you will ensure smooth handoffs from pre-sales to solution delivery when required, ensuring high-quality execution.This role requires a unique blend of technical expertise, commercial acumen, and leadership to drive business growth and establish the company as an industry leader.What will you do?
Solution Architecture & Pre-Sales Leadership:
  • Own and drive solution development strategy for Intelligent Transport, ensuring alignment with customer needs, industry trends, and emerging technologies.
  • Act as the primary technical authority during pre-sales engagements, leading solution design and technical discussions with customers.
  • Develop innovative, scalable, and cost-effective solutions for ITS (sea, land, air), ICCCTV, C3, Smart Cities, and Facility Management systems.
  • Ensure seamless integration of technologies across IT infrastructure, networking, cloud platforms, IoT frameworks, and AI-driven automation.
  • Lead the creation of technical proposals, architecture blueprints, and system designs that align with industry standards and compliance regulations.
Solution Sales & Business Development Support:
  • Partner with sales and business development teams to craft compelling value propositions that differentiate the company's offerings.
  • Lead customer presentations, proof-of-concept (POC) demonstrations, and technical workshops to drive solution sales.
  • Engage in strategic customer interactions to understand pain points, future growth plans, and technology needs.
  • Work closely with customers, regulators, and partners to shape and influence solution adoption.
  • Support bid management, RFP/RFI responses, and commercial structuring of deals.
Cost Optimization & Competitive Positioning:
  • Oversee cost consolidation and pricing strategies to ensure solutions are both commercially viable and technically superior.
  • Optimize bill of materials (BOM), deployment models, and total cost of ownership (TCO) for customers.
  • Collaborate with procurement, finance, and vendor management teams to negotiate competitive pricing and solution offerings.
Solution Delivery Oversight (If Required):
  • Ensure seamless transition from solution sales to project execution, providing high-level guidance during the implementation phase.
  • Work with project management and engineering teams to resolve escalations and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
  • Establish quality assurance frameworks to ensure adherence to customer expectations and technical specifications.
Leadership & Competency Building:
  • Build and mentor a high-performing team of solution architects, engineers, and technical specialists.
  • Develop training programs to enhance pre-sales, technical sales, and solution design capabilities.
  • Foster a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and knowledge sharing within the organization.
Market & Technology Strategy:
  • Stay at the forefront of emerging technologies, digital transformation, and AI-driven solutions in ITS, ICCCTV, C3, Smart Cities, and Facility Management systems.
  • Identify new market opportunities and strategic technology partnerships to enhance business growth.
  • Influence product roadmaps and go-to-market strategies to ensure future competitiveness.
The ideal candidate should possess:
  • 15+ years of experience in solution architecture, pre-sales engineering, and technical sales, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
  • Strong expertise in designing and integrating:
  • Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) for sea, land, and air
  • ICCCTV systems and large-scale video surveillance solutions
  • Command & Control Centers (C3)
  • Smart City technologies and IoT-based infrastructure
  • Facility Management and critical infrastructure solutions
  • Deep knowledge of IT infrastructure, networking, cybersecurity, cloud platforms, and AI-driven automation.
  • Proven ability to develop, present, and defend complex technical solutions to high-level stakeholders.
  • Expertise in cost consolidation, solution pricing, and commercial modeling.
  • Experience with modern cloud architectures, digital twin solutions, and edge computing.
  • Certifications such as TOGAF, AWS/Azure Solution Architect, ITIL, or PMP are highly desirable.
  • Strong business mindset with the ability to translate technical solutions into commercially compelling offerings.
  • Proven success in driving multi-million-dollar solution sales and business growth.
  • Ability to build strategic partnerships with customers, vendors, and industry regulators.
Leadership & Soft Skills:
  • Exceptional leadership skills, with experience leading cross-functional teams in a matrix organization.
  • Strong problem-solving, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of engaging C-level executives, sales teams, and engineering teams.
  • Strategic thinker with a proven ability to drive innovation, change, and business transformation.
  • Visionary leader with a strong passion for solution architecture and sales excellence.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset, with a drive to push boundaries and create new market opportunities.
  • Customer-focused and results-driven, with a commitment to technical and business excellence.
  • Adaptable and agile, able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
We are driven by our AEIOU beliefs-Adventure, Excellence, Integrity, Ownership, and Unity-and we seek individuals who embody these values in both their professional and personal lives. We are committed to our Impact: Valuing our clients, Growing our people, and Creating our future.Together, we make the extraordinary happen.Learn more about us at ncs.co and visit our LinkedIn career site.
About Singtel
Size More than 250
Industry Integrated Telecommunication Services
Location Singapore
Founded 1 January 1879
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