As the Solutions Design Manager, you will be the solutions lead for our project bidding and key member of our product strategy. You will manage a specialized team of four to evaluate electronic security hardware/software, conduct proof-of-concept (PoC) testing, and architect high-value integrated solutions.
This role bridges the gap between commercial strategy and engineering excellence, ensuring our systems—from enterprise CCTV, Access Control, Alarms to AI-powered analytics—are innovative, cost-effective, and operationally robust.
Key Responsibilities
- Solution Architecture & Bidding: Lead the design phase for large-scale security tenders in Singapore. Translate complex client requirements into technical designs, ensuring compatibility across VMS, hardware, and network infrastructure.
- Product Evaluation & R&D: Act as the “Subject Matter Expert” for electronic security. Vet new manufacturers, conduct bench testing, validation and stay ahead of trends in ACS, biometrics, VMS and unified security platforms.
- Costing & Strategic Sourcing: Collaborate with procurement to optimize the Bill of Materials (BOM). Evaluate “total cost of ownership” to ensure bids are competitive.
- Team Leadership: Lead a team of four engineers, including direct management of one remote team member based overseas.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Report directly to the Group Strategy Director to align solutions designs and product management with the company’s long-term technology and solutions roadmap.
Technical Scope & System Design
The candidate will oversee the integration of multi-layered security environments:
- Video Surveillance: IP systems, VSaaS (Cloud), and Edge/Server-side AI analytics.
- Access Control: Biometrics, mobile credentials, and multi-site enterprise management.
- Intrusion Detection: PIDS (Perimeter Intrusion Detection) and integrated alarm monitoring.
- PSIM/Unified Platforms: Designing dashboards that unify disparate security subsystems.
- Other emerging technologies and relevant solutions to ensure marketing leading status and competitiveness
Job Requirement:
- Experience: 4+ years in the electronic security industry, with 3+ years in a leadership or senior design role, familiar with System Integration and services provider business.
- Employment Status: Must be based in Singapore with ready employment status
- Leadership: Proven ability to manage technical staff, including managing remote or distributed teams. Solid task manager and planner that is sensitive to deadlines.
- Technical Knowhow: Proficiency in IT, relevant tools, software and platforms in the security industry.
- Communication: Strong English proficiency to present technical designs to C-suite executives and government stakeholders.
- Innovation Mindset: Energetic and strong focus on creating and designing innovative solutions. Willingness to take on challenges as part of the journey to great solutions and happy customers.
Preferred Certifications (Good to have)
- Professional: CPP (Certified Protection Professional) or PSP (Physical Security Professional), CCNA or equivalent networking certification is a plus.
- Manufacturer: Lead-level certifications in platforms such as Genetec, AMAG, Lenel, and other relevant security platforms