Technical Delivery Director ( ATM / GTS )

Specialisations
Technology
Job Type
Permanent
Location
Singapore
Published
Posted 4 days ago
Salary
200K - 250K SGD / Year

About the job

About the Company:

Our client is an industry leader in Air and Ground Traffic Management systems. As part of the company’s expansion plan, they are looking for a Technical Delivery Director to lead the APAC Engineering Delivery team.

This role leads engineering delivery for large-scale Air Traffic Management (ATM) or Ground Transportation Systems (GTS) projects across the Asia-Pacific region, ensuring complex, mission-critical systems are delivered safely, on time, and to customer satisfaction.

Role & Responsibilities:

The Technical Delivery Director is responsible for end-to-end technical delivery, from solution design and system integration through validation, deployment, and handover into operations for ATM or rail/metro control and signaling projects. The role partners closely with project management, solution engineering, internal and external stakeholders to ensure delivery excellence across multiple concurrent programs in APAC.

Lead multi-disciplinary engineering teams (systems, software, hardware, integration, cybersecurity) delivering complex ATM or GTS solutions across multiple countries in APAC.
Own engineering scope, schedule, cost, quality, and technical risk management for allocated projects, ensuring compliance with safety, regulatory, and certification requirements.
Oversee system architecture, design reviews, and technical decision-making, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with customer and regulatory expectations.
Drive system integration, verification, validation, and acceptance activities, coordinating with labs, testbeds, and on-site deployments in operational environments such as control centres, towers, and trackside installations.
Establish and enforce engineering processes, standards, and best practices, including configuration management, change control, and documentation for safety- and mission-critical systems.
Act as the primary technical counterpart to customers, partners, and internal stakeholders, presenting engineering status, managing technical issues, and supporting bids, proposals, and solution roadmaps.
Develop and mentor engineering managers and technical leads, building organizational capabilities in ATM/GTS technologies, tools, and delivery practices across the region.

Key Requirements:

Master of Engineering or Computer Science with extensive experience leading engineering delivery for complex, large-scale systems, ideally in Air Traffic Management, Ground Transportation System, rail/metro signalling, or other safety-critical transportation domains.
Proven track record managing global and regional projects with multi-cultural engineering teams and large work packages within stringent safety, quality, and regulatory frameworks.
Strong knowledge of system engineering practices, system integration, networking, cybersecurity, and real-time or distributed control systems relevant to ATM or GTS environments.
Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills, with the ability to influence senior internal and external stakeholders in APAC.

Application Process:

To apply, please reach out to Xavier Yap (Reg No.: R1980978) by applying directly to this job advertisement. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Information provided in this advertisement is for recruitment purposes only.

Cornerstone Global Partners (EA Licence Number: 19C9859) is an affirmative equal-opportunity employer and recruitment firm. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.