Strategic Advisor & Advocate for Digitalisation and Innovation
We are a global technology, defence, and engineering group with offices across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and the U.S., serving customers in more than 100 countries.
We use technology and innovation to solve real-world problems and improve lives through our diverse portfolio of businesses across the aerospace, smart city, defence, and public security segments. Our headquarters is in Singapore, where we rank among the largest companies listed on the Singapore Exchange.
Our history spans over 50 years, and our strategy is underpinned by five core values – Integrity, Value Creation, Courage, Commitment, and Compassion. These values guide every aspect of our business and are embedded in our culture – from the people we hire, to working with each other, to our partners and customers.
About Mission Software & Services
Mission Software & Services provides leading-edge mission critical command, control, and communications (C3) systems with secured IT infrastructure and managed services. We support our clients' innovation journey through design thinking, analytics, and AI-enabled decision support with our full suite of cloud computing solutions. We provide intelligent, actionable insights and sustainable solutions to our valued partners in diverse industries including defence, government, and commercial sectors.
To Make A Significant Impact
You will work closely with the enterprise business lead and business development team and have the opportunity to help our customers understand best practices for digitalisation, adoption of automation, and the use of analytics to drive business and/or operational excellence. Your ability to tie business value and operational outcomes to the use of suitable technologies will be key in your role as a strategic advisor and advocate for our customers' needs.
Your Key Responsibilities
* Work closely with the Business Lead and Sales Team to engage potential customers in discussions to understand their current challenges and technology architecture, solicit next level needs, and propose ideas and solutions that allow the customer to achieve their intended goals.
* Engage the technical team of our customers in in-depth discussions around their existing systems architectures to ensure proposed solutions would be successful in implementation.
* Craft detailed technical solution proposals for digitalisation projects.
* Act as a bridge for liaisons between customers and delivery teams for successful project implementations.
* Influence and inform customers of MSS' value proposition as a digitalisation partner.
* Assist to shape the technology roadmap and vendor/partner programs at MSS in line with the strategic direction of the business unit.
Tech Solutions
* Design and develop software systems and applications that meet the needs of clients, end-users, and stakeholders.
* Work with cross-functional teams to develop high-level design plans and technical requirements.
* Analyse and test software systems and applications to ensure they meet quality standards.
* Collaborate with developers, software engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure technical feasibility and optimal performance of software systems and applications.
* Document technical specifications, design plans, and other relevant information to ensure clear communication and collaboration among team members.
* Recommend modifications or upgrades to existing software systems and applications to improve performance, functionality, and user experience.
* Stay up-to-date with emerging trends and technologies in software development and integrate them into design plans and development processes.
* Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and best practices.
The Qualities We Value
* At least 3 years of experience in technology/software sales or pre-sales consulting.
* 5+ years of experience in infrastructure architecture (on-prem/cloud), database architecture, and networking.
* 7+ years in software and systems design and implementation, including development of mobile applications.
* Proven experience as a Solution Architect, with a strong portfolio of software systems, applications designed and developed, and project delivery.
* Proficiency in software development languages such as Java, Python, C++, or others.
* Strong problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
* Working knowledge of software development tools and methodologies (e.g. Agile, SCRUM).
* Experience in a customer-facing, sales-aligned role, presenting to small and large audiences.
* Good interpersonal and communication skills.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
A Meaningful Workplace
* A safe space where diverse perspectives are valued, and everyone's unique contributions are celebrated.
* Meaningful work and projects that make a difference in people's lives.
* A fun, passionate, and collaborative workplace.
* Competitive remuneration and comprehensive benefits.