Solution Architect
Invensys is a global technology group that develops and applies advanced technologies to enable the safe and efficient operation of: manufacturing and energy generating facilities, freight and metro rail networks, and industrial and household appliances. Invensys has revenues of some £2.5bn employing over 20,000 people worldwide across the three operating Divisions (Rail, Controls and Operations Management Rail).
Invensys Rail is a multinational leader in providing state-of-the-art software-based signalling, communication and control systems that enable the operation of trains in mainline and mass transit systems across the world.
Invensys Rail is expanding its operations across Asia Pacific and to give vigour to our continued growth and expansion into new markets, we have an opportunity for a dynamic and innovative Solutions Architect to be part of our dedicated Tendering Team based in Singapore.
The Solution Architect is a newly created role reporting to the Proposal Manager - Mass Transit. The role has three main components:
- Lead the technical aspects of the bidding activities for the Mass Transit market.
- Work closely with our Business Development Team in the pre-tendering phase to support them and establish relationships with existing and potential customers.
- Focus on continuous improvement of tendering tools and activity by working closely with Engineering, RD, the PLM and the other Business.
This is a senior role that requires a true mixture of experience, innovation, commitment and project management capability. The successful candidates will bring experience of project delivery in the Mass Transit market area, combined with commercial acumen and business development ability.
Essential Competencies :
- Tertiary qualifications in Engineering or allied discipline, or significant rail related work experience
- A broad base of Engineering skills, experience, knowledge and competencies covering the full engineering lifecycle
- Previous experience in Systems Engineering, Project Engineering, the Design of safety critical or safety related real-time systems - including test and installation environments
- Specific knowledge of railway systems and technology
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience working with Industry Quality and Safety Standards
- Proven ability to lead cross functional teams and to provide direction setting to achieve results
- Proven track record in working in major Sub-contract environments
- Demonstrated ability to work in an environment where calculated risk taking is necessary
Personal Attributes:
- Have the interpersonal qualities to develop effective long term working relationships with suppliers, subcontractors and partners
- Have the ability to effectively work in a matrix organisation tasking people not directly under your supervision
- Ability to translate and communicate complex technical solutions
- Strong and effective communicator to all levels of business including in front of clients
- A practical hands on approach to problem solving
- Highly motivated, dependable and self-reliant
- Ability to maintain a customer focus
- Attention to detail and time management
- Not afraid to question the 'norm' and encourage alternative ways to solve complex problems
- Proactive approach to learning
If this role sounds like what you were born to do, and you have the passion to find innovative solution to help drive our business growth, we would like to speak to you.
Tertiary qualifications in Engineering or allied discipline, or significant rail related work experience
Additional Information:
- Travel Percentage: 15%
