Senior Director, Technology Intelligence Unit

Date: 21 Jul 2026

Location: Singapore, Singapore

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Company: Singtel Group

An empowering career at Singtel begins with a Hello. Our purpose, to Empower Every Generation, connects people to the possibilities they need to excel. Every "hello" at Singtel opens doors to new initiatives, growth, and BIG possibilities that takes your career to new heights. So, when you say hello to us, you are really empowered to say…“Hello BIG Possibilities”.

Singtel is where Technology meets Purpose.

We're building an AI-first telco for the future—connecting people, businesses and communities through trusted networks, intelligent digital services and next-generation technology.

From transforming everyday experiences in mobile, broadband, entertainment and lifestyle services to enabling enterprises with AI, 5G+, cloud, cybersecurity, data centres and digital platforms, we create the technology that powers how millions live, work and connect.

At Singtel, your work creates real impact. You'll solve meaningful challenges, shape critical digital infrastructure and help build secure, resilient and AI-enabled solutions that serve businesses, digital ecosystems and communities across the globe.

This is where BIG Possibilities become reality. Whether you're engineering intelligent networks, advancing sovereign AI cloud platforms, strengthening cybersecurity, designing seamless customer experiences or driving sustainable innovation, you'll be part of teams shaping the future of technology.

Backed by decades of expertise and driven by a culture of continuous learning and innovation, Singtel offers the scale, opportunities and support to help you grow your career while making a difference where it matters most.

How You will Make An Impact:

Lead the Technology Intelligence Unit (TIU) as Singtel Corporate Centre’s “early tech warning system and evaluation engine,” translating emerging technology trends into actionable strategic recommendations for senior management and the Technology Advisory Council (TAC).

Key Responsibilities

Serve as secretariat lead for the Technology Advisory Council (TAC), including agenda setting, content development, and stakeholder alignment

Lead structured technology scanning and evaluation across priority domains through the development of AI assisted workflows and processes

Analyse emerging technologies and assess their strategic relevance, maturity, commercial potential, and implications for Singtel

Generate insight papers, briefs, and actionable recommendations for Group MC, senior leadership and TAC

Apply frameworks to assess preliminary technology relevance, timing, and value creation potential

Engage Business Units, OpCos, Innov8, and functional stakeholders to validate findings and understand business applicability

Coordinate TAC meetings, materials, deep dives, and follow-ups

Manage selected external partners and research inputs

Skills for Success:

10-15+ years in strategy, technology, or innovation roles (telco/tech/consulting preferred)

Strong understanding of emerging technologies and their commercial impact

Experience influencing C-suite and Board-level stakeholders

Ability to synthesise complex topics into clear, actionable insights

Strong leadership and stakeholder management capabilities

Are you ready to say hello to BIG Possibilities?

Join Singtel to shape what's next and accelerate your career through meaningful work, continuous learning, and real impact.