Technical Manager

ST Engineering, a global technology, defence and engineering group, is looking for a Technical Manager to join its Mission Software & Services arm. The role is based on-site at the Digital Hub in Singapore, within the Public Safety & Security Business Unit's Integrated Operations Solutions division. With a footprint across Asia, Europe, the Middle East and the United States, ST Engineering serves customers in more than 100 countries and develops mission-critical software and cloud-enabled solutions that support defence, government and commercial sectors. The company is guided by core values of integrity, value creation, courage, commitment and compassion.

As Technical Manager, you will lead multidisciplinary engineering teams to design, develop and deploy integrated operational software for mission-critical public safety applications. You’ll set the technical direction and ensure that solutions are robust, scalable and meet strict security and performance standards.

Within the Mission Software & Services line of business, the role sits in the Integrated Operations Solutions division where innovation and reliability shape everyday public safety outcomes. The position is ideal for someone who enjoys mentoring engineers, shaping architecture, and collaborating with partners to deliver impactful technology.

Day-to-day leadership in the Integrated Operations Solutions division

Your days will revolve around guiding the technical path for projects, overseeing the full software lifecycle from concept to deployment and ongoing maintenance, and setting engineering practices that emphasise quality and security.

You’ll work closely with product management, operations and quality assurance to ensure deliverables are high quality, on schedule and within budget, while staying aligned with user needs and regulatory expectations through effective stakeholder engagement.

What the team is looking for

To fit this role, the following capabilities and experiences are essential.

• A proven track record leading technical teams in public safety, security, or related domains.
• Strong background in software architecture, system integration, and development approaches suited to mission-critical applications.
• Effective leadership and people management, with a history of building high-performing technical teams.
• Ability to manage complex projects, prioritise competing needs, and communicate clearly across diverse groups.
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulatory requirements impacting public safety technology solutions.
• Strong problem-solving ability and a forward-looking mindset for innovation and continuous improvement.

Pay, benefits and on-site details

The role offers a competitive remuneration package and comprehensive benefits.

It's a full-time position on-site at the Digital Hub in Singapore, within the Public Safety & Security Business Unit's Integrated Operations Solutions division. ST Engineering promotes a workplace that values diverse perspectives and meaningful projects, with opportunities across a global technology footprint.

Advice for applicants

Put your strongest evidence of senior technical leadership up front on your resume. Start with a concise summary of a public-safety project where you led a cross-functional engineering team and delivered a secure, scalable system.

Show how you can verify the must-have skills by citing a project where you defined the technical roadmap and managed the full lifecycle, from concept to deployment, while coordinating with product management, operations and quality assurance.

Prepare for interviews by detailing how you balanced security requirements with user needs. Walk through a risk scenario you managed, explain the mitigation steps you took, and illustrate how you communicated key decisions to diverse stakeholders.

When you ask questions, target the role’s focus on public-safety tech. Consider asking how the team measures success for Integrated Operations Solutions and what near-term roadmap they want to advance, as well as how they ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulatory requirements.