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Head of IoT / IoT Solutions & Project Lead

Open 21d

Summary

Lead design and delivery of IoT solutions for smart city projects, including smart lighting and sensor systems, while managing cross-functional teams and vendor coordination.

📍 Work Location

15 Fourth Lok Yang Road

Working Hours: Mondays to Fridays, 8.30am to 5.30pm

🎯 Role Overview

We are looking for a hands-on Head of IoT to lead:

  • solution design for smart city / IoT projects

  • project execution and delivery

  • coordination between hardware, software, and clients

This is not a purely managerial role — you must be able to get into details and solve problems.


🔧 Responsibilities

1. Solutioning

  • Design IoT solutions for:

    • smart street lighting

    • smart buildings / townships

    • sensor and monitoring systems

  • Translate client requirements into:

    • system architecture

    • device + platform integration

Work with sales team on proposals and technical discussions

2. Project Management

  • Manage end-to-end project delivery:

    • planning

    • execution

    • timelines

  • Coordinate:

    • internal team

    • external vendors (software house, hardware suppliers)

  • Ensure projects are delivered on time and working

3. Technical Oversight

  • Oversee IoT platform and system architecture

  • Review software and hardware integration

  • Troubleshoot issues across:

    • devices

    • network

    • platform

4. Deployment & Operations

  • Guide on-site and remote deployment

  • Ensure system commissioning and testing

  • Improve operational workflows and processes

🧠 Requirements

  • Experience in IoT / smart systems / building tech

  • Strong understanding of integration (devices + platform)

  • Experience managing projects or deployments

  • Able to communicate with both:

    • engineers

    • clients

  • Experience in smart lighting / ELV / BMS / smart city

  • Business Travel as and when required

💡 What We’re Looking For

  • Hands-on problem solver

  • Able to “figure things out” in real-world situations

  • Strong ownership mindset

  • Comfortable in fast-moving environment

🚀 What You’ll Gain

  • Lead real smart city and infrastructure projects

  • Work across hardware + software + operations

  • High ownership and decision-making exposure

  • Opportunity to grow into technical leadership role

  • Work-life balance


Benefits:
Medical and dental coverage provided.
Annual Leave: 14 days per year, with an additional 1 day granted for each completed year of service, capped at 18 days.
Annual Wage Supplement (AWS) and variable bonus, subject to both individual and company performance.

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